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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $332 a year, collision costs $680, and liability is $388. A policy with only liability insurance costs around $434 a year, with a high-risk policy costing $3,350 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Premium estimates broken down by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Estimates include $500 policy deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and Model 3 trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the average driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 go from the low end price of $434 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $3,350 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

Liability Only $434
Full Coverage $1,536
High Risk $3,350

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on insurance rates. More rural locations are statistically proven to have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates how location impacts insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,152
Small Cities $1,613
Large Cities $2,074

These rate differences show why it is important to compare rates quotes for a targeted area, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

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

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,308 a year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low $100 deductibles will cost an additional $450 annually
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,350 or more
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $5,626

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $856 to $5,626

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on the trim level of your Model 3, how you drive, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying $1,800 to $2,500 extra annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost from 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 every 12 months on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged at least $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,010 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or at least $2,190 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,388 -$148 -9.6%
Alaska $1,176 -$360 -23.4%
Arizona $1,274 -$262 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,536 -$0 0.0%
California $1,750 $214 13.9%
Colorado $1,464 -$72 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,576 $40 2.6%
Delaware $1,734 $198 12.9%
Florida $1,916 $380 24.7%
Georgia $1,418 -$118 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,102 -$434 -28.3%
Idaho $1,040 -$496 -32.3%
Illinois $1,142 -$394 -25.7%
Indiana $1,158 -$378 -24.6%
Iowa $1,036 -$500 -32.6%
Kansas $1,456 -$80 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,092 $556 36.2%
Louisiana $2,272 $736 47.9%
Maine $946 -$590 -38.4%
Maryland $1,268 -$268 -17.4%
Massachusetts $1,224 -$312 -20.3%
Michigan $2,662 $1,126 73.3%
Minnesota $1,286 -$250 -16.3%
Mississippi $1,838 $302 19.7%
Missouri $1,362 -$174 -11.3%
Montana $1,648 $112 7.3%
Nebraska $1,208 -$328 -21.4%
Nevada $1,838 $302 19.7%
New Hampshire $1,106 -$430 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,714 $178 11.6%
New Mexico $1,358 -$178 -11.6%
New York $1,614 $78 5.1%
North Carolina $882 -$654 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,256 -$280 -18.2%
Ohio $1,058 -$478 -31.1%
Oklahoma $1,574 $38 2.5%
Oregon $1,406 -$130 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,464 -$72 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,046 $510 33.2%
South Carolina $1,390 -$146 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,294 -$242 -15.8%
Tennessee $1,342 -$194 -12.6%
Texas $1,848 $312 20.3%
Utah $1,134 -$402 -26.2%
Vermont $1,048 -$488 -31.8%
Virginia $918 -$618 -40.2%
Washington $1,184 -$352 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,408 -$128 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,062 -$474 -30.9%
Wyoming $1,364 -$172 -11.2%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 annually, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $349 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With such a large range in prices, the only way to know which insurance company is cheapest is to get quotes from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes will be substantially different.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2023 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2022 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2021 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2020 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2019 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536
2018 Tesla Model 3 $318 $610 $390 $1,454

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model 3 models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Find Low Cost Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 consists of avoiding accidents and claims, having a positive credit history, not filing small claims, and not having any coverage lapses. Comparison shop at least once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The points below are a review of the primary concepts that were touched on above.

  • Drivers can save approximately $190 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,810 more annually to insure a Tesla Model 3
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Drivers under the age of 20 have the highest car insurance prices, as much as $469 per month if full coverage is purchased

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,626
20 $3,572
30 $1,612
40 $1,536
50 $1,402
60 $1,380

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,986
$250 $1,776
$500 $1,536
$1,000 $1,308

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,536
50/100 $1,614
100/300 $1,711
250/500 $1,963
100 CSL $1,652
300 CSL $1,866
500 CSL $2,021

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,082
20 $5,700
30 $3,436
40 $3,350
50 $3,196
60 $3,170

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 $223

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $84
Multi-vehicle $82
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $122
5-yr Claim Free $102
Paid in Full/EFT $76
Advance Quote $80
Online Quote $112
Total Discounts $680
Rate after discounts $856

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

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