Tesla insurance costs – is it more expensive to insure your Tesla?

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How much does it cost to insure a Tesla in Australia?

We applied for quotes from 12 popular car insurers including AAMI, Budget Direct and NRMA. All were for comprehensive car insurance policies.

There were many insurers that refused to insure some models of Teslas and others that will insure them but for an exorbitant price.
Keep in mind that prices will differ based on your driving profile – for example, your age, driving history and where you live.

Provider	Model 3	Model Y	Model S	Model X
	2025: $3,879.45 2019: $3,578.49	2025: $3,106.24 2022: $3,141.71	2020: $3,990.05 2019: $3,046.18	2020: $5,266.60 2019: $5,062.39
	2025: $2,861.31 2019: $3,263.89	2025: $2,715.43 2022: $3,628.50	2020: $4,398.77 2019: $3,891.56	2020: $4,482.91 2019: $4,582.19
	2025: $3,378.74 2019: $3,841.73	2025: $3,210.99 2022: $4,261.02	2020: $5,146.83 2019: $4,563.55	2020: $5,243.60 2019: $5,357.77
	2025: $4,267.39 2019: $3,970.18	2025: $3,416.86 2022: $3,437.51	2020: $4,389.06 2019: $3,344.86	2020: $5,784.02 2019: $5,784.02
	2025: $2,880.95 2019: $2,954.64	2025: $2,666.63 2022: $2,943.89	Unable to get quote	2020: $5,287.63 2019: $5,656.05
	2025: $2,756.24 2019: $2,862.52	2025: $2,856.52 2022: $2,813.58	2020: $4,492.88 2019: $3,746.25	2020: $6,005.85 2019: $6,166.53
	2025: $2,260.16 2019: $2,503.92	2025: $2,733.87 2022: $2,780.80	2020: $3,763.61 2019: $3,139.26	2020: $3,753.06 2019: $3,258.04
	2025: $4,352.74 2019: $4,049.52	2025: $3,484.60 2022: $3,506.46	2020: $4,481.60 2019: $3,414.33	2020: $5,903.25 2019: $5,674.16
	2025: $5,184.84 2019: $5,082.04	2025: $3,925.54 2022: $4,504.64	Unable to get quote
	2025: $3,477.64 2019: $3,315.62	2025: $3,226.92 2022: $3,577.40	Unable to get quote	2020: $5,926.16 2019: 6,366.22
	2025: $3,223.68 2019: $3,311.47	2025: $3,006.15 2022: $3,320.96	Unable to get quote	2020: $5,904.80 2019: $6,311.79

These quotes are accurate as of June 2025.

• How we got these costs

  • Quotes were obtained in June 2025 and were for a comprehensive insurance policy
  • NSW based address for a 30 year old male driver.
  • Up to 15,000kms and perfect driving history.
  • Excess is $850 if possible depending on insurer.

  • Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan Unkn 4wd
  • Model Y Rear-wheel Drive 5dr Wagon Unkn 4wd
  • Model S Long Range 4dr Hatchback Unkn 4wd
  • Model x Long Range 5dr Wagon Unkn 4wd

  This should be used as a guide only as your own quote will differ based on your personal circumstances.

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Why is a Tesla so expensive to insure?

There are a few reasons that Teslas cost more to insure than a regular car. These include:

• The parts are more expensive to produce and replace
• Some parts need be imported to Australia
• Regular mechanics might not be able to repair Teslas – they will need to go to a specialist
• Repairing and replacing damaged electric vehicle batteries is costly and time-consuming
• Some models like Model S and Model X have been discontinued in Australia

"For the first 4 years, a few things were covered under warranty – like the knobs on our steering wheel wore down and were replaced for free. But for general repairs, it's pricier. When driving on the freeway a rock flicked up and caused a 4-inch crack in the rooftop glass – the quote was $1400 to replace it. You definitely need to budget a little more for repairs."

Sarah Megginson

Personal finance expert + media spokesperson

What might impact my Tesla insurance costs?

• Your age, gender and driving history. The younger you are, the more expensive insurance tends to cost. Males also typically pay more, as do people with demerit points.
• Your home address. You will pay more if you live in a suburb with a higher crime rate or flood-prone location. It will also make a difference where you park your Tesla at night – outside on the street, a driveway or inside a locked garage.
• The model of your Tesla. More expensive or rare Tesla models tend to cost more to insure.
• Level of cover. You can choose from three levels of cover: comprehensive, third party property and theft, or third party property only. Comprehensive cover is the most expensive because it's the only policy that covers damage to your Tesla as well as other cars.

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• What is the cheapest insurance to insure a Tesla?

  Allianz car insurance was the cheapest car insurer to cover Teslas, according to our research. We researched 16 different comprehensive car insurance policies based on a 30-year old male driver.

• Are Teslas expensive to maintain?

  For the first 4 years, many issues are covered under warranty, unless they're classified as wear and tear. As a general guide: a knob cracking or a button breaking is considered a fault to be repaired or replaced, whereas the carpets wearing away underfoot is likely to be considered wear and tear. Because the parts and finishes can be premium, everyday repairs can be more expensive. For instance, replacing a windscreen in a standard car like a Toyota Camry is going to much cheaper than replacing a windscreen in a Tesla, because the Tesla requires a specific fit, with embedded technology in the windshield and professional calibration post-installation.

• Which insurers cover Tesla?

  We applied for quotes from 16 different car insurers. While it may differ depending on the exact model you have and your personal circumstances, the following covered Teslas.

  • Budget Direct
  • Australia Post
  • QBE
  • Kogan
  • Rollin
  • Qantas
  • AAMI

  • NRMA
  • Allianz
  • Coles
  • Bendigo
  • GIO
  • Suncorp

• Are Tesla Model S and Model X still being sold in Australia?

  The Model S and Model X have been removed from sale, as Tesla wanted to concentrate on the growing demand for its more affordable Model 3 and Model Y cars. Tesla confirmed in early 2023 that they would no longer accept orders for these models in right-hand drive "due to recent changes to the vehicle program". Insurance is more expensive on these models because parts are becoming more difficult to source.

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