Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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Average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $344 each year, collision costs $724, and liability costs around $384. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $432 a year, with coverage for high-risk drivers costing $3,470 or more. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at $5,792 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and Model 3 models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a driver around age 40, prices range go from as cheap as $432 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high rate of $3,470 for a policy for a high-risk driver.

Liability Only $432
Full Coverage $1,588
High Risk $3,470

Price Range by Location

Where you live can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Rural locations tend to have fewer collision claims than congested cities.

The graphic below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,191
Small Cities $1,667
Large Cities $2,144

These examples demonstrate why all drivers should compare prices using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of using rate averages.

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

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Additional Rate Details

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $881
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $242 annually
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Buying low deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an additional $474 every year
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,470 or more
  • The cost with full coverage for a teen driver can cost $5,792 or more

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $881 to $5,792

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model 3, your driving record, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may pay as little as $1,500 a year for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,900 to $2,600 additional per year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be as much as 45% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $720 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $345 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,140 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or at least $2,140 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,434 -$154 -9.7%
Alaska $1,216 -$372 -23.4%
Arizona $1,316 -$272 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,588 -$0 0.0%
California $1,810 $222 14.0%
Colorado $1,514 -$74 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,628 $40 2.5%
Delaware $1,794 $206 13.0%
Florida $1,982 $394 24.8%
Georgia $1,466 -$122 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,142 -$446 -28.1%
Idaho $1,076 -$512 -32.2%
Illinois $1,180 -$408 -25.7%
Indiana $1,198 -$390 -24.6%
Iowa $1,070 -$518 -32.6%
Kansas $1,506 -$82 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,164 $576 36.3%
Louisiana $2,348 $760 47.9%
Maine $978 -$610 -38.4%
Maryland $1,308 -$280 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,266 -$322 -20.3%
Michigan $2,754 $1,166 73.4%
Minnesota $1,330 -$258 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,902 $314 19.8%
Missouri $1,408 -$180 -11.3%
Montana $1,704 $116 7.3%
Nebraska $1,250 -$338 -21.3%
Nevada $1,904 $316 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,144 -$444 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,774 $186 11.7%
New Mexico $1,404 -$184 -11.6%
New York $1,672 $84 5.3%
North Carolina $912 -$676 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,300 -$288 -18.1%
Ohio $1,092 -$496 -31.2%
Oklahoma $1,628 $40 2.5%
Oregon $1,454 -$134 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,512 -$76 -4.8%
Rhode Island $2,116 $528 33.2%
South Carolina $1,438 -$150 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,338 -$250 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,388 -$200 -12.6%
Texas $1,912 $324 20.4%
Utah $1,176 -$412 -25.9%
Vermont $1,084 -$504 -31.7%
Virginia $950 -$638 -40.2%
Washington $1,224 -$364 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,456 -$132 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,096 -$492 -31.0%
Wyoming $1,414 -$174 -11.0%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

With so much variability in rates, the best way to find out who has the cheapest auto insurance rates is to do a rate comparison and see which company has the best rate. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and rates can be significantly different between companies.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $424 $870 $332 $1,762
2023 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2022 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2021 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2020 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2019 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2018 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536

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 Buy Low Cost Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on car insurance requires avoiding accidents and violations, having good credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Set aside time to compare rates every year by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The list below is a review of the coverage data covered above.

  • You may be able to save around $200 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing deductibles could save up to $725 each year
  • Teenagers are the costliest to insure, with premiums as much as $483 per month if they have full coverage
  • Higher risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,880 more per year for car insurance

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,792
20 $3,702
30 $1,668
40 $1,588
50 $1,450
60 $1,424

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,062
$250 $1,840
$500 $1,588
$1,000 $1,346

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,588
50/100 $1,665
100/300 $1,761
250/500 $2,010
100 CSL $1,703
300 CSL $1,914
500 CSL $2,068

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,330
20 $5,900
30 $3,560
40 $3,470
50 $3,308
60 $3,280

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 $231

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $87
Multi-vehicle $85
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $127
5-yr Claim Free $106
Paid in Full/EFT $80
Advance Quote $84
Online Quote $116
Total Discounts $707
Rate after discounts $881

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

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