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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $332 a year, collision costs $680, and liability insurance is estimated at $388. A policy with just liability insurance costs approximately $434 a year, with coverage for high-risk drivers costing $3,350 or more. Teens receive the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Rate estimates broken down by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Prices include $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the average 40-year-old driver, prices range go from the low end price of $434 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high of $3,350 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on insurance rates. More rural locations tend to have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.

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

These examples show why it is important to get quotes for a targeted area, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Information

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save approximately $1,308 a year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage will cost an additional $450 a year
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,350 or more
  • The cost that insures a teen driver can cost as much as $5,626 each year

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

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model 3, how you drive, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you could be paying $1,800 to $2,500 additional per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges anywhere from 44% to 130% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 annually on average for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay at least $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

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 $1,010 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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can save as much as $680 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $349 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With so much variability in rates, the only way to know which company is cheapest is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Each auto insurer calculates rates differently, and rates can be significantly 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 Right Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Model 3 insurance takes being a good driver, having a good credit score, eliminating unneeded coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Compare rates every time your policy renews by requesting rates from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The following list is a quick rundown of the information touched on in this article.

  • Drivers can save approximately $190 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are expensive to insure, costing as high as $469 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • High-risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,810 more annually than a safer driver
  • Drivers who want an increased level of liability coverage will pay approximately $430 each year to raise limits from a minimum limit 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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