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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Premium estimates for type of coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Includes $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and Model 3 trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 go from the low end price of $434 for basic liability insurance to a high of $3,350 for a high-risk insurance policy.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city has a large influence on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population are statistically proven to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities.

The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.

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

These rate differences highlight why it is important to get quotes for a specific zip code, rather than using average rates.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best discount rate is $856
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save about $1,308 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver using $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Using low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage bumps up the cost to $1,986
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay at least $3,350 or more
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a teenage driver can be $5,626 each 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

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on the trim level of your Model 3, your driving record and age, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at least $1,800 to $2,500 extra annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges around 44% to 130% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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

Where you choose to 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 $1,180 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $2,190 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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

Using high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $680 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Changing 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 best way to figure out your exact price is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Each auto insurer uses a different method to calculate prices, 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 the Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on auto insurance takes being safe and accident-free, having a positive credit history, refrain from filing small claims, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Compare prices at least every other year by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.

Below you'll find a recap of the car insurance concepts raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers that have major violations or accidents may have to pay on average $1,810 more every year than a low-risk driver
  • You may be able to save up to $190 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Consumers who may need more liability protection will pay an extra $430 per year to raise limits from 30/60 bodily injury limits to the 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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