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Estimated insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $332 each year, collision insurance costs $680, and liability costs around $388. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $434 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $3,350 or more. Teens pay the most at up to $5,626 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Prices include $500 deductible amounts, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and Model 3 models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the average driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 range 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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Where you live can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural locations are statistically proven to have more infrequent accident 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

These rate differences show why all drivers should compare prices using their specific location and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below shows average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $228 a year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Selecting low deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an extra $450 annually
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay around $3,350
  • An auto insurance policy to insure a 16-year-old driver can cost $5,626 or more

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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on physical damage deductibles and liability limits, your driver profile, and the model of your Model 3.

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut prices by as much as $680 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push prices upward. Going from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $349 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 a year, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, 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 violations or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra annually, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 44% to 130% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,010 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay 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
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 the Right Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 requires having a good driving record, having good credit, not filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Spend time shopping around every time your policy renews by getting quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The next list is a quick rundown of the information touched on above.

  • Drivers can save around $190 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, as much as $469 per month if they have full coverage
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save as much as $675 each year
  • Drivers considered higher risk with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,810 more per year to buy Tesla Model 3 insurance
  • Insureds who purchase increased levels of liability coverage will pay approximately $430 each year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits 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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