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Founded in 2003, Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars and renewable energy products. Established by engineers including Elon Musk, the company focuses on advancing sustainable energy. In the UK, the most popular Tesla model is the Model 3, which has gained significant popularity among electric vehicle enthusiasts.
The cost of insuring a Tesla will depend on the model you have, as well as factors such as your age and driving history.
Insurance providers sort cars into different insurance groups, with one being the least expensive and 50 the most expensive. The higher the insurance group, the more expensive your insurance will be.
Model | Average yearly premium |
|---|---|
Model-3 Long Range AWD | £890* |
Model-Y Long Range AWD | £1020* |
Model-3 Standard Range Plus | £854* |
Model-3 Performance AWD | £778* |
Model-Y RWD | £965* |
Model-3 Performance | £894* |
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Based on MoneySuperMarket quoted policies for annual car insurance, between August 7th 2024 and November 5th 2024.
Convictions and endorsements for speeding or other driving offences will mean paying more for insurance.
Add-ons like breakdown cover cost extra to add to your policy. Cutting out the extras you don't need can reduce your car insurance price.
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You can reduce the cost of motor insurance by parking your vehicle off the road – such as a secure car park or locked garage – when you're not using it.
Young or inexperienced drivers can reduce premiums by adding an older driver to their policy.
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The main reason that Tesla insurance is quite high in the UK is because of the high cost of their technology and parts. Since Tesla’s are expensive cars, they are also seen as being more risky to insure.
Tesla’s are usually seen to be less expensive than luxury cars to maintain, however when electronics fail it can be quite expensive to repair. Electronic repairs are generally more expensive than tires, brakes, and suspension repairs.
Overall, charging a Tesla in the UK is relatively affordable. The cost of charging your Tesla will depend on the type of charger you use, the electricity tariff you have, and the size of your Tesla's battery.
Yes, Tesla insurance offers a variety of cover options. Tesla uses data from its own vehicles to assess risk and offer potential lower rates to Tesla owners.
The cost of insuring a Tesla will depend on a range of factors, including your age, location and driving history as well as the specific model you have.
Insurers sort cars into different insurance groups numbered from one to 50 – with cars in group one usually being the cheapest to insure.
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Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between June 2024 and May 2025.
Based on MoneySuperMarket quoted policies for annual car insurance, between July 25th 2024 and October 23rd 2024
Based on the median annual price of third party, fire & theft car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between June 2024 and May 2025.
Based on the median annual price of third party only car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between June 2024 and May 2025.
Accurate as of 17 July 2025.
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