Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 annually for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability coverage costs around $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs $3,054 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Rates are based on $500 deductible amounts, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as cheap as $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.
Geographic Price Range
Where you live has a large influence on car insurance rates. Rural areas have fewer accident claims than congested cities. The price range example below illustrates how geographic area affects car insurance rates.
The ranges above show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than using rate averages.
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Additional Rate Analysis
The chart below shows average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $178 a year
- The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Buying more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an additional $342 each year
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,054
- The price with full coverage for a teenage driver with full coverage may cost $5,332 or more
Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driver profile, and policy deductibles and limits.
An older driver with a clean driving record and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,300 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they can expect to pay upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you could be paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $930 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or at least $2,020 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,278 | -$136 | -9.6% |
| Alaska | $1,082 | -$332 | -23.5% |
| Arizona | $1,174 | -$240 | -17.0% |
| Arkansas | $1,414 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $1,610 | $196 | 13.9% |
| Colorado | $1,350 | -$64 | -4.5% |
| Connecticut | $1,454 | $40 | 2.8% |
| Delaware | $1,600 | $186 | 13.2% |
| Florida | $1,770 | $356 | 25.2% |
| Georgia | $1,302 | -$112 | -7.9% |
| Hawaii | $1,014 | -$400 | -28.3% |
| Idaho | $956 | -$458 | -32.4% |
| Illinois | $1,052 | -$362 | -25.6% |
| Indiana | $1,062 | -$352 | -24.9% |
| Iowa | $954 | -$460 | -32.5% |
| Kansas | $1,344 | -$70 | -5.0% |
| Kentucky | $1,928 | $514 | 36.4% |
| Louisiana | $2,092 | $678 | 47.9% |
| Maine | $872 | -$542 | -38.3% |
| Maryland | $1,166 | -$248 | -17.5% |
| Massachusetts | $1,130 | -$284 | -20.1% |
| Michigan | $2,456 | $1,042 | 73.7% |
| Minnesota | $1,182 | -$232 | -16.4% |
| Mississippi | $1,692 | $278 | 19.7% |
| Missouri | $1,254 | -$160 | -11.3% |
| Montana | $1,518 | $104 | 7.4% |
| Nebraska | $1,112 | -$302 | -21.4% |
| Nevada | $1,694 | $280 | 19.8% |
| New Hampshire | $1,016 | -$398 | -28.1% |
| New Jersey | $1,578 | $164 | 11.6% |
| New Mexico | $1,252 | -$162 | -11.5% |
| New York | $1,490 | $76 | 5.4% |
| North Carolina | $814 | -$600 | -42.4% |
| North Dakota | $1,158 | -$256 | -18.1% |
| Ohio | $976 | -$438 | -31.0% |
| Oklahoma | $1,452 | $38 | 2.7% |
| Oregon | $1,294 | -$120 | -8.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,350 | -$64 | -4.5% |
| Rhode Island | $1,884 | $470 | 33.2% |
| South Carolina | $1,280 | -$134 | -9.5% |
| South Dakota | $1,194 | -$220 | -15.6% |
| Tennessee | $1,238 | -$176 | -12.4% |
| Texas | $1,704 | $290 | 20.5% |
| Utah | $1,046 | -$368 | -26.0% |
| Vermont | $968 | -$446 | -31.5% |
| Virginia | $848 | -$566 | -40.0% |
| Washington | $1,094 | -$320 | -22.6% |
| West Virginia | $1,294 | -$120 | -8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $978 | -$436 | -30.8% |
| Wyoming | $1,260 | -$154 | -10.9% |
| Model Year | Comprehensive | Collision | Liability | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | $296 | $486 | $474 | $1,414 |
| 2010 Tesla Roadster | $286 | $436 | $468 | $1,348 |
| 2008 Tesla Roadster | $276 | $406 | $452 | $1,292 |
Rates are averaged for all Tesla Roadster models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.
How to Buy the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on auto insurance requires having a good driving record, having a good credit history, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and determing if full coverage is necessary. Invest the time to compare rates at least once a year by quoting rates from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agents.
The next list is a quick review of the primary concepts that were presented in the illustrations above.
- Drivers can save as much as $170 per year just by shopping early and online
- Drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may be required to pay an average of $1,640 more each year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $525 each year
- Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest prices, with premiums as much as $444 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $5,332 |
| 20 | $3,242 |
| 30 | $1,466 |
| 40 | $1,414 |
| 50 | $1,292 |
| 60 | $1,266 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,756 |
| $250 | $1,598 |
| $500 | $1,414 |
| $1,000 | $1,236 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $1,414 |
| 50/100 | $1,509 |
| 100/300 | $1,627 |
| 250/500 | $1,935 |
| 100 CSL | $1,556 |
| 300 CSL | $1,817 |
| 500 CSL | $2,007 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $7,598 |
| 20 | $5,170 |
| 30 | $3,114 |
| 40 | $3,054 |
| 50 | $2,916 |
| 60 | $2,888 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident
If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.
Potential Rate Discounts
If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.
| Discount | Savings |
|---|---|
| Multi-policy | $75 |
| Multi-vehicle | $75 |
| Homeowner | $22 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $101 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $92 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $62 |
| Advance Quote | $69 |
| Online Quote | $100 |
| Total Discounts | $596 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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