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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 annually for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $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 pay the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Prices include $500 deductible amounts, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from as cheap as $434 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $3,350 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Geographic Price Range

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations have fewer physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

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

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

The ranges above illustrate why it is important to get quotes using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Analysis

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $1,308 each year
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an additional $450 a year
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay around $3,350 or more
  • The price with full coverage for a teen driver can cost $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 prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your risk profile, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with a clean driving record and high physical damage deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra each 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

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

The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,000 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,070 on average in Florida, New York, 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

Since prices can be so different, the only way to figure out who has the best car insurance prices is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Each auto insurer calculates prices differently, so the prices may be quite different between companies.

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 Buy the Right Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on Tesla Model 3 insurance takes having a good driving record, having a good credit history, not filing small claims, and maximizing policy discounts. Set aside time to shop around every other policy renewal by requesting rates from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The next list is a quick rundown of the ideas that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, as much as $469 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • High-risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions could be forced to pay on average $1,810 more per year to buy Tesla Model 3 insurance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $675 each year
  • It is possible to save around $190 per year simply by quoting early and online

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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