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UPDATED: Mar 30, 2024

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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $344, collision insurance costs $724, and liability coverage costs around $384. A liability-only policy costs as low as $432 a year, and high-risk insurance costs around $3,470. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at up to $5,792 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Policy rates for type of insurance:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Rate estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and for different Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range Variability

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Model 3 insurance rates range from the low end price of $432 for just the minimum liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,470 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live has a large influence on auto insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are shown to have lower incidents of accident claims than larger metro areas. The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.

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

The examples above show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a specific zip code, rather than using price averages.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below shows average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $881
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $242 a year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 using $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Choosing more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $2,062
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay at least $3,470
  • Policy cost that insures a teenage driver with full coverage can be $5,792 or more

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

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, how you drive, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you could be paying at least $1,900 to $2,600 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 45% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,500 a year, or $125 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged as much as $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,050 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or as much as $2,260 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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

Choosing high deductibles could cut rates by as much as $720 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase rates. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $345 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 Find the Best Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on auto insurance requires avoiding accidents and claims, having a positive credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and consideration of higher deductibles. Shop around at every policy renewal by requesting quotes from direct carriers, and also from several local insurance agents.

The points below are a brief recap of the data raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Consumers who may need increased liability limits will pay about $420 each year to increase from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers can save up to $200 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $725 each year
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are the costliest to insure, costing up to $483 each month if full coverage is purchased

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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