Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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UPDATED: Mar 30, 2024

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Estimated auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,650 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $358, collision insurance costs $780, and liability is estimated at $376. Liability-only insurance costs approximately $426 a year, and high-risk driver insurance costs $3,612 or more. Teenage drivers pay the most at up to $6,000 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,650

Premium estimates broken down by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $358
Collision $780
Liability $376

Estimates include $500 policy deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and for all Model 3 models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 range from as cheap as $426 for liability-only coverage to the much higher price of $3,612 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

Liability Only $426
Full Coverage $1,650
High Risk $3,612

Insurance Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city can make a big difference on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations are statistically proven to have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities. The example below illustrates how where you live affects insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,238
Small Cities $1,733
Large Cities $2,228

These rate differences highlight why everyone should get quotes for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on average rates.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $910
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save approximately $258 every year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,650
  • Using pricier low deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an additional $508 annually
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay up to $3,612
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can cost as much as $6,000 each year

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $910 to $6,000 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on the model of your Model 3, your driving characteristics, and liability limits and deductibles.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,500 annually on average, or $125 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay at least $6,000 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying $2,000 to $2,700 additional annually, depending on your age. Tesla Model 3 insurance for high-risk drivers ranges from 45% to 135% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Using high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $770 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $339 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you choose to live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,260 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or be forced to pay as much as $2,350 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,490 -$160 -9.7%
Alaska $1,264 -$386 -23.4%
Arizona $1,368 -$282 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,650 -$0 0.0%
California $1,878 $228 13.8%
Colorado $1,574 -$76 -4.6%
Connecticut $1,692 $42 2.5%
Delaware $1,866 $216 13.1%
Florida $2,060 $410 24.8%
Georgia $1,526 -$124 -7.5%
Hawaii $1,186 -$464 -28.1%
Idaho $1,116 -$534 -32.4%
Illinois $1,228 -$422 -25.6%
Indiana $1,244 -$406 -24.6%
Iowa $1,112 -$538 -32.6%
Kansas $1,566 -$84 -5.1%
Kentucky $2,248 $598 36.2%
Louisiana $2,440 $790 47.9%
Maine $1,018 -$632 -38.3%
Maryland $1,360 -$290 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,314 -$336 -20.4%
Michigan $2,864 $1,214 73.6%
Minnesota $1,380 -$270 -16.4%
Mississippi $1,976 $326 19.8%
Missouri $1,464 -$186 -11.3%
Montana $1,772 $122 7.4%
Nebraska $1,298 -$352 -21.3%
Nevada $1,976 $326 19.8%
New Hampshire $1,190 -$460 -27.9%
New Jersey $1,842 $192 11.6%
New Mexico $1,460 -$190 -11.5%
New York $1,736 $86 5.2%
North Carolina $948 -$702 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,352 -$298 -18.1%
Ohio $1,138 -$512 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,692 $42 2.5%
Oregon $1,510 -$140 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,572 -$78 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,200 $550 33.3%
South Carolina $1,494 -$156 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,392 -$258 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,444 -$206 -12.5%
Texas $1,986 $336 20.4%
Utah $1,220 -$430 -26.1%
Vermont $1,126 -$524 -31.8%
Virginia $990 -$660 -40.0%
Washington $1,272 -$378 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,510 -$140 -8.5%
Wisconsin $1,140 -$510 -30.9%
Wyoming $1,468 -$182 -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 $444 $906 $316 $1,802
2023 Tesla Model 3 $424 $870 $332 $1,762
2022 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2021 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2020 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2019 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2018 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588

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 Low Cost Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 takes avoiding accidents and claims, having good credit, refrain from filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Take the time to comparison shop at least once a year by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The points below are a review of the primary concepts that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • You may be able to save approximately $210 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,960 more annually to insure a Tesla Model 3
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save up to $775 each year
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are expensive to insure, with the cost nearing $500 per month if they have full coverage

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,000
20 $3,856
30 $1,740
40 $1,650
50 $1,506
60 $1,482

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,158
$250 $1,920
$500 $1,650
$1,000 $1,392

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,650
50/100 $1,725
100/300 $1,819
250/500 $2,064
100 CSL $1,763
300 CSL $1,970
500 CSL $2,120

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,636
20 $6,152
30 $3,712
40 $3,612
50 $3,446
60 $3,416

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 $242

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $91
Multi-vehicle $88
Homeowner $23
5-yr Accident Free $135
5-yr Claim Free $110
Paid in Full/EFT $84
Advance Quote $88
Online Quote $121
Total Discounts $740
Rate after discounts $910

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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