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Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
Auto insurance for a Tesla Model S will cost about $4,821 per year.
This is more than the national average for luxury sedan models by $1,688. Our car insurance comparison study assumes a 40 year old good driver with full coverage and good credit that drives around 13,000 miles per year. They also assume a single-car policy on a brand-new vehicle, and won't reflect any multi-car discounts.
Auto insurance premiums vary a great deal by age, state, insurance company and mileage. Factors such as recent accidents, traffic violations, credit history also impact these rates. The following chart illustrates how some of these scenarios affect the cost of car insurance for a Tesla Model S.
Good Driver and Credit
Recent At-Fault Accident
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Tesla Model S insurance rates can also differ significantly between providers for the same coverage. If you've been with your current insurance company for more than a few years, you should get new quotes to make sure you're not overpaying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes to lower your insurance costs. Advertising Disclosure
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Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Age*
| Age | Good Driver | Recent Accident | Poor Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | $16,331 | $23,981 | $28,054 |
| 18 | $15,219 | $22,348 | $26,144 |
| 19 | $13,450 | $19,750 | $23,105 |
| 20 | $11,728 | $17,221 | $20,146 |
| 21 | $9,835 | $14,442 | $16,895 |
| 22 | $9,578 | $14,065 | $16,454 |
| 23 | $8,381 | $12,306 | $14,397 |
| 24 | $7,962 | $11,691 | $13,677 |
| 25 | $6,871 | $10,089 | $11,803 |
| 30 | $5,353 | $7,860 | $9,195 |
| 35 | $5,013 | $7,361 | $8,612 |
| 40 | $4,821 | $7,080 | $8,282 |
| 45 | $4,692 | $6,889 | $8,059 |
| 55 | $4,303 | $6,318 | $7,391 |
| 65 | $4,488 | $6,590 | $7,710 |
| 75 | $5,665 | $8,318 | $9,731 |
Tesla Model S car insurance premiums can cost a lot more or less depending on where you live. Rates are more expensive in Michigan because they mandate much higher coverage levels. California, Hawaii and Massachusetts don't allow providers to adjust rates based on credit. These figures also do not include the potential discounts on a multi-vehicle policy. Those can provide significant savings to a household full of drivers. The table below is a breakdown of how these factors can affect Tesla Model S by state.
Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State*
| State | Good Driver | Recent Accident | Poor Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $5,109 | $7,419 | $9,444 |
| Alaska | $4,225 | $5,857 | $5,693 |
| Arizona | $4,777 | $6,906 | $10,174 |
| Arkansas | $5,237 | $8,229 | $9,060 |
| California | $5,831 | $10,312 | $5,831 |
| Colorado | $5,442 | $7,616 | $9,662 |
| Connecticut | $6,952 | $10,782 | $13,686 |
| Delaware | $5,756 | $7,670 | $9,852 |
| Florida | $6,853 | $9,481 | $12,354 |
| Georgia | $5,587 | $8,354 | $8,424 |
| Hawaii | $2,232 | $3,030 | $2,232 |
| Idaho | $3,877 | $5,140 | $6,249 |
| Illinois | $4,058 | $6,134 | $6,994 |
| Indiana | $4,169 | $6,374 | $7,153 |
| Iowa | $3,303 | $4,529 | $5,326 |
| Kansas | $4,394 | $6,393 | $7,477 |
| Kentucky | $6,351 | $9,323 | $11,010 |
| Louisiana | $8,154 | $12,325 | $13,363 |
| Maine | $3,083 | $4,262 | $6,292 |
| Maryland | $4,989 | $7,262 | $8,066 |
| Massachusetts | $4,001 | $6,980 | $4,001 |
| Michigan | $9,655 | $14,714 | $23,208 |
| Minnesota | $3,975 | $5,299 | $7,462 |
| Mississippi | $4,798 | $6,844 | $6,888 |
| Missouri | $4,521 | $6,463 | $8,491 |
| Montana | $4,597 | $6,414 | $7,465 |
| Nebraska | $3,885 | $5,746 | $6,242 |
| Nevada | $6,409 | $9,506 | $10,042 |
| New Hampshire | $4,458 | $7,050 | $8,912 |
| New Jersey | $4,912 | $7,706 | $10,084 |
| New Mexico | $5,016 | $7,461 | $7,745 |
| New York | $4,646 | $5,851 | $9,766 |
| North Carolina | $2,880 | $4,948 | $3,529 |
| North Dakota | $3,941 | $5,990 | $7,084 |
| Ohio | $3,514 | $5,420 | $5,558 |
| Oklahoma | $5,612 | $8,035 | $9,047 |
| Oregon | $5,107 | $6,852 | $8,184 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,301 | $6,316 | $7,389 |
| Rhode Island | $7,182 | $10,535 | $11,863 |
| South Carolina | $4,877 | $6,759 | $9,329 |
| South Dakota | $4,376 | $6,305 | $7,275 |
| Tennessee | $5,146 | $7,576 | $10,089 |
| Texas | $5,183 | $7,487 | $9,313 |
| Utah | $4,408 | $6,178 | $8,501 |
| Vermont | $3,394 | $5,227 | $5,524 |
| Virginia | $3,197 | $4,908 | $4,811 |
| Washington | $4,232 | $5,744 | $6,859 |
| West Virginia | $4,259 | $6,098 | $7,640 |
| Wisconsin | $4,245 | $6,627 | $7,558 |
| Wyoming | $3,963 | $5,548 | $5,908 |
Tesla Model S Insurance Rankings
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Other Tesla Model S Costs of Ownership
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