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UPDATED: Mar 29, 2024

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Estimated insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,558 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $336, collision insurance costs $586, and liability insurance costs $478. A policy with only liability insurance costs as little as $526 a year, and a high-risk policy costs $3,376 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at up to $5,800 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,558

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $336
Collision $586
Liability $478

Price estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster range from the cheapest price of $526 for just liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,376 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $526
Full Coverage $1,558
High Risk $3,376

Insurance Price Range by Location

Your location has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations are statistically proven to have more infrequent physical damage claims than congested cities. The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,169
Small Cities $1,636
Large Cities $2,103

These rate differences illustrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on rate averages.

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More Rate Details

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $889
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $210 each year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,558
  • Buying more expensive low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an extra $406 a year
  • High risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,376
  • An auto insurance policy to insure a teen driver with full coverage can cost $5,800 a year

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from $889 to $5,800 for full coverage

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on physical damage deductibles and liability limits, your risk profile, and the model of your Roadster.

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could save up to $620 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push prices upward. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $430 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

An older driver with no driving violations and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 per year on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even excellent drivers will be charged in the ballpark of $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost anywhere from 43% to 129% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you choose to live makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,020 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or at least $2,100 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,408 -$150 -9.6%
Alaska $1,194 -$364 -23.4%
Arizona $1,294 -$264 -16.9%
Arkansas $1,558 -$0 0.0%
California $1,776 $218 14.0%
Colorado $1,488 -$70 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,602 $44 2.8%
Delaware $1,764 $206 13.2%
Florida $1,950 $392 25.2%
Georgia $1,438 -$120 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,118 -$440 -28.2%
Idaho $1,054 -$504 -32.3%
Illinois $1,162 -$396 -25.4%
Indiana $1,174 -$384 -24.6%
Iowa $1,052 -$506 -32.5%
Kansas $1,482 -$76 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,126 $568 36.5%
Louisiana $2,304 $746 47.9%
Maine $960 -$598 -38.4%
Maryland $1,284 -$274 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,248 -$310 -19.9%
Michigan $2,708 $1,150 73.8%
Minnesota $1,304 -$254 -16.3%
Mississippi $1,866 $308 19.8%
Missouri $1,384 -$174 -11.2%
Montana $1,674 $116 7.4%
Nebraska $1,230 -$328 -21.1%
Nevada $1,868 $310 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,122 -$436 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,742 $184 11.8%
New Mexico $1,378 -$180 -11.6%
New York $1,640 $82 5.3%
North Carolina $896 -$662 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,274 -$284 -18.2%
Ohio $1,076 -$482 -30.9%
Oklahoma $1,600 $42 2.7%
Oregon $1,426 -$132 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,488 -$70 -4.5%
Rhode Island $2,078 $520 33.4%
South Carolina $1,412 -$146 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,314 -$244 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,364 -$194 -12.5%
Texas $1,878 $320 20.5%
Utah $1,156 -$402 -25.8%
Vermont $1,066 -$492 -31.6%
Virginia $932 -$626 -40.2%
Washington $1,204 -$354 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,426 -$132 -8.5%
Wisconsin $1,078 -$480 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,390 -$168 -10.8%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city
Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2011 Tesla Roadster $336 $586 $478 $1,558
2010 Tesla Roadster $314 $536 $474 $1,482
2008 Tesla Roadster $286 $436 $468 $1,348

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Roadster models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Shop for Cheaper Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance not only requires having a decent driving record, but also maintaining a good credit score, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Set aside time to shop around every other policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.

The following items are a condensed summary of the ideas that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay the highest auto insurance prices, with premiums being up to $483 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • High-risk drivers with multiple at-fault accidents may have to pay on average $1,820 more per year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save as much as $625 each year
  • It is possible to save around $190 per year just by shopping early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,800
20 $3,584
30 $1,624
40 $1,558
50 $1,422
60 $1,394

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,964
$250 $1,776
$500 $1,558
$1,000 $1,348

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,558
50/100 $1,654
100/300 $1,773
250/500 $2,084
100 CSL $1,701
300 CSL $1,964
500 CSL $2,156

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,294
20 $5,716
30 $3,452
40 $3,376
50 $3,224
60 $3,194

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 $219

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $84
Multi-vehicle $83
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $115
5-yr Claim Free $102
Paid in Full/EFT $71
Advance Quote $78
Online Quote $112
Total Discounts $669
Rate after discounts $889

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

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