Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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The average insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $332 each year, collision costs $680, and liability insurance costs $388. Buying just liability costs as little as $434 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $3,350. Teens cost the most to insure at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Prices are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Model 3 models.

Price Range Variability

For the average driver, Tesla Model 3 insurance rates go from the cheapest price of $434 for basic liability insurance to a high rate of $3,350 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Your location has a significant impact on car insurance prices. Rural locations are shown to have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The graphic below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance prices.

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

The examples above highlight why all drivers should compare rates using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $228 every year
  • The average price for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Selecting low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance increases the price to $1,986
  • High risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,350 or more
  • Policy cost to insure a teen driver can cost $5,626 a year

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

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 also range considerably based on liability limits and deductibles, your driving characteristics, and the model of your Model 3.

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $680 each year, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $349 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 per year on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even excellent drivers can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few points on your driving record or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can cost anywhere from 44% to 130% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Your home state makes a big difference in Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,180 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or have to pay at least $2,190 on average in Louisiana, New York, 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

Because rates have so much variability, the best way to figure out who has the best auto insurance rates is to do a rate comparison from as many companies as possible. Every company calculates rates differently, so the rates will be varied.

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 Shop for Affordable Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on Tesla Model 3 insurance not only requires being a good driver, but also having good credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and maximizing policy discounts. Spend time shopping around every time your policy renews by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from your local car insurance providers.

The following list is a brief review of the information touched on above.

  • You may be able to save around $190 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are expensive to insure, with premiums being up to $469 each month if they have full coverage
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save as much as $675 each year
  • High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions could be charged and average of $1,810 more per year than a safer driver
  • Drivers who purchase an increased level of liability coverage will pay approximately $430 per year to go from a 30/60 limit to a 250/500 level

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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