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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $414 a year, collision costs $800, and liability coverage costs around $390. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $438 a year, with coverage for high-risk drivers costing around $3,788. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at $6,234 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,740

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $414
Collision $800
Liability $390

Full coverage includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and Model S trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For an average driver, prices range go from the low end price of $438 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $3,788 for a high-risk insurance policy.

Liability Only $438
Full Coverage $1,740
High Risk $3,788

Price Range by Location

Where you live has a large influence on auto insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have lower incidents of collision claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates the effect of geographic area on car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,305
Small Cities $1,827
Large Cities $2,349

These examples demonstrate why it is important to compare prices based on a specific location, rather than using rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below details estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $965
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,466 annually
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,740
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $2,278
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,788 or more
  • The cost that insures a teenage driver may cost $6,234 or more

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Tesla Model S insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model S insurance rates range from $965 to $6,234

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model S can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model S, your age and driving habits, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you may be forking out at a minimum $2,100 to $2,800 additional per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be around 45% to 135% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,600 a year for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay upwards of $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Model S insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,250 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or at least $2,350 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,572 -$168 -9.7%
Alaska $1,336 -$404 -23.2%
Arizona $1,444 -$296 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,740 -$0 0.0%
California $1,984 $244 14.0%
Colorado $1,662 -$78 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,788 $48 2.8%
Delaware $1,968 $228 13.1%
Florida $2,174 $434 24.9%
Georgia $1,610 -$130 -7.5%
Hawaii $1,250 -$490 -28.2%
Idaho $1,180 -$560 -32.2%
Illinois $1,298 -$442 -25.4%
Indiana $1,312 -$428 -24.6%
Iowa $1,174 -$566 -32.5%
Kansas $1,654 -$86 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,376 $636 36.6%
Louisiana $2,576 $836 48.0%
Maine $1,076 -$664 -38.2%
Maryland $1,436 -$304 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,390 -$350 -20.1%
Michigan $3,022 $1,282 73.7%
Minnesota $1,460 -$280 -16.1%
Mississippi $2,084 $344 19.8%
Missouri $1,546 -$194 -11.1%
Montana $1,870 $130 7.5%
Nebraska $1,370 -$370 -21.3%
Nevada $2,088 $348 20.0%
New Hampshire $1,256 -$484 -27.8%
New Jersey $1,946 $206 11.8%
New Mexico $1,540 -$200 -11.5%
New York $1,832 $92 5.3%
North Carolina $1,002 -$738 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,426 -$314 -18.0%
Ohio $1,200 -$540 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,786 $46 2.6%
Oregon $1,594 -$146 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,658 -$82 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,322 $582 33.4%
South Carolina $1,578 -$162 -9.3%
South Dakota $1,468 -$272 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,524 -$216 -12.4%
Texas $2,098 $358 20.6%
Utah $1,290 -$450 -25.9%
Vermont $1,190 -$550 -31.6%
Virginia $1,042 -$698 -40.1%
Washington $1,344 -$396 -22.8%
West Virginia $1,596 -$144 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,204 -$536 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,550 -$190 -10.9%

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Tesla Model S insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $820 a year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $351 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With so much variability in rates, the best way to find out exactly what you will pay is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and rates can be significantly different.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model S $532 $1,130 $338 $2,136
2023 Tesla Model S $514 $1,104 $354 $2,108
2022 Tesla Model S $496 $1,058 $364 $2,054
2021 Tesla Model S $470 $1,020 $376 $2,002
2020 Tesla Model S $452 $946 $384 $1,918
2019 Tesla Model S $432 $892 $388 $1,848
2018 Tesla Model S $414 $800 $390 $1,740
2017 Tesla Model S $388 $736 $390 $1,650
2016 Tesla Model S $374 $690 $394 $1,594
2014 Tesla Model S $338 $598 $402 $1,474
2013 Tesla Model S $330 $542 $406 $1,414
2012 Tesla Model S $306 $496 $402 $1,340

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model S 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 More Affordable Tesla Model S Insurance

Saving money on auto insurance requires having a decent driving record, having a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Comparison shop at least every other year by getting rate quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following items are a summary of the car insurance concepts covered in the above illustrations.

  • Drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations pay on average $2,050 more each year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • You may be able to save as much as $220 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $800 each year
  • Consumers who require additional liability coverage will pay around $430 every year to increase from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,234
20 $4,028
30 $1,838
40 $1,740
50 $1,588
60 $1,560

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,278
$250 $2,028
$500 $1,740
$1,000 $1,466

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,740
50/100 $1,818
100/300 $1,916
250/500 $2,169
100 CSL $1,857
300 CSL $2,072
500 CSL $2,228

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,982
20 $6,420
30 $3,898
40 $3,788
50 $3,610
60 $3,578

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 $251

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $96
Multi-vehicle $91
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $140
5-yr Claim Free $116
Paid in Full/EFT $88
Advance Quote $92
Online Quote $128
Total Discounts $775
Rate after discounts $965

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

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