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Estimated auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $344, collision insurance costs $724, and liability coverage costs $384. A policy with only liability insurance costs as little as $432 a year, and a high-risk policy costs around $3,470. Teens pay the most at up to $5,792 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Rate estimates include $500 deductible amounts, minimum liability limits, and includes medical and UM/UIM 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 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 range from as cheap as $432 for just liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,470 for high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Your location has a large influence on car insurance prices. Rural locations are statistically proven to have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.

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

These rate differences highlight why everyone should compare rates using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than using averaged prices.

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More Rate Details

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $881
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $242 every year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Selecting pricier low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will cost $2,062
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay around $3,470
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a teenage driver for full coverage can cost $5,792 a year

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

A more mature driver with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,500 per year 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 will be charged in the ballpark of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,900 to $2,600 extra annually, depending on your age. Tesla Model 3 insurance for high-risk drivers can cost around 45% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $720 a year, whereas buying more liability protection will push prices upward. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $345 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you choose to live makes a big difference in Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,220 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or have to pay at least $2,260 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 $1,434 -$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
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 Buy the Best Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on auto insurance not only requires having a good driving record, but also having a good credit score, refrain from filing small claims, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Set aside time to shop around every couple of years by getting rate quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.

The next list is a brief recap of the material that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Consumers who purchase increased levels of liability coverage will pay approximately $420 per year to go from 30/60 bodily injury limits to higher 250/500 limits
  • Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest auto insurance prices, with the cost nearing $483 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Drivers who tend to receive serious violations may have to pay on average $1,880 more per year to buy Tesla Model 3 insurance
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save up to $725 each year

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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