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UPDATED: Mar 29, 2024

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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,558 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $336 a year, collision costs $586, and liability insurance costs $478. Buying just liability costs as little as $526 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $3,376 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $5,800 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,558

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $336
Collision $586
Liability $478

Rates are based on $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the cheapest price of $526 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,376 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $526
Full Coverage $1,558
High Risk $3,376

Geographic Price Range

Your location has a significant impact on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,169
Small Cities $1,636
Large Cities $2,103

The ranges above highlight why it is important to compare rates for a specific zip code and their own driving history, rather than relying on rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Additional Rate Details

The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best full coverage rate is $889
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay about $1,348 every year
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,558
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an extra $406 a year
  • High risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,376 or more
  • The price to insure a teen driver can be $5,800 a year

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from $889 to $5,800

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driving characteristics, and the trim level and model year.

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could save up to $620 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $430 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay as much as $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying at least $1,800 to $2,500 additional each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost anywhere from 43% to 129% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

The state you live in makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,200 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or at least $2,220 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,408 -$150 -9.6%
Alaska $1,194 -$364 -23.4%
Arizona $1,294 -$264 -16.9%
Arkansas $1,558 -$0 0.0%
California $1,776 $218 14.0%
Colorado $1,488 -$70 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,602 $44 2.8%
Delaware $1,764 $206 13.2%
Florida $1,950 $392 25.2%
Georgia $1,438 -$120 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,118 -$440 -28.2%
Idaho $1,054 -$504 -32.3%
Illinois $1,162 -$396 -25.4%
Indiana $1,174 -$384 -24.6%
Iowa $1,052 -$506 -32.5%
Kansas $1,482 -$76 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,126 $568 36.5%
Louisiana $2,304 $746 47.9%
Maine $960 -$598 -38.4%
Maryland $1,284 -$274 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,248 -$310 -19.9%
Michigan $2,708 $1,150 73.8%
Minnesota $1,304 -$254 -16.3%
Mississippi $1,866 $308 19.8%
Missouri $1,384 -$174 -11.2%
Montana $1,674 $116 7.4%
Nebraska $1,230 -$328 -21.1%
Nevada $1,868 $310 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,122 -$436 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,742 $184 11.8%
New Mexico $1,378 -$180 -11.6%
New York $1,640 $82 5.3%
North Carolina $896 -$662 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,274 -$284 -18.2%
Ohio $1,076 -$482 -30.9%
Oklahoma $1,600 $42 2.7%
Oregon $1,426 -$132 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,488 -$70 -4.5%
Rhode Island $2,078 $520 33.4%
South Carolina $1,412 -$146 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,314 -$244 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,364 -$194 -12.5%
Texas $1,878 $320 20.5%
Utah $1,156 -$402 -25.8%
Vermont $1,066 -$492 -31.6%
Virginia $932 -$626 -40.2%
Washington $1,204 -$354 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,426 -$132 -8.5%
Wisconsin $1,078 -$480 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,390 -$168 -10.8%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city

Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out your exact price is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Every company utilizes a different rate formula, and prices may be quite different.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2011 Tesla Roadster $336 $586 $478 $1,558
2010 Tesla Roadster $314 $536 $474 $1,482
2008 Tesla Roadster $286 $436 $468 $1,348

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 Shop for the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance not only requires being a good driver, but also having above-average credit, being claim-free, and taking advantage of discounts. Invest the time to compare rates at every policy renewal by quoting rates from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following list is a quick review of the data presented in the illustrations above.

  • Drivers who may need an increased level of liability coverage will pay around $530 per year to go from a low limit to a 250/500 level
  • You may be able to save up to $190 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $625 each year
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are charged the highest prices, possibly costing $483 a month if full coverage is included

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,800
20 $3,584
30 $1,624
40 $1,558
50 $1,422
60 $1,394

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,964
$250 $1,776
$500 $1,558
$1,000 $1,348

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,558
50/100 $1,654
100/300 $1,773
250/500 $2,084
100 CSL $1,701
300 CSL $1,964
500 CSL $2,156

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,294
20 $5,716
30 $3,452
40 $3,376
50 $3,224
60 $3,194

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.

SR-22 Surcharge $219

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $84
Multi-vehicle $83
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $115
5-yr Claim Free $102
Paid in Full/EFT $71
Advance Quote $78
Online Quote $112
Total Discounts $669
Rate after discounts $889

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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