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Average insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $344, collision insurance costs $724, and liability insurance is estimated at $384. Liability-only coverage costs approximately $432 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $3,470 or more. Teen drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,792 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Prices are based on $500 deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates are averaged for all states and for different Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the normal driver, prices range range from the cheapest price of $432 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,470 for high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural locations tend to have more infrequent accident claims than larger metro areas. The price range example below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance prices.

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

These examples show why anyone shopping for car insurance should get quotes using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on price averages.

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Additional Rate Details

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $881
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $242 a year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Choosing more expensive low deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an extra $474 a year
  • High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,470
  • The cost to insure a teen driver with full coverage can cost $5,792 each year

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

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your driver profile, and the model of your Model 3.

Choosing high deductibles can save as much as $720 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push rates upward. Going from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $345 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

An older driver with no driving violations and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 annually on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers will be charged in the ballpark of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $1,900 to $2,600 extra per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance ranges anywhere from 45% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,050 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or as much as $2,260 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 $1,434 -$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
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 Shop for Affordable Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Model 3 insurance takes not taking risks behind the wheel, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unneeded coverage, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Invest the time to compare rates every couple of years by getting rate quotes from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The following is a brief review of the material that was presented in the illustrations above.

  • Drivers who purchase higher liability limits will pay about $420 each year to raise limits from a minimum limit to a 250/500 level
  • Teens pay the highest auto insurance rates, costing as high as $483 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may pay on average $1,880 more per year for Model 3 insurance
  • Increasing deductibles could save as much as $725 each year

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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