10 years NCB - car parked at office in the week and on driveway overnight... Look at Direct Line, there's a specific Tesla webpage they have. Another redditor comment about the Model 3 being in the top insurance category is very valid. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. report. You showing proof of insurance for a 2002 Ford F-150 or whatever, won't work. hide. Unlike most other auto manufacturers, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) offers its own vehicle insurance policy for customers. - Final note. Could be waiting ages for them to offer it in international markets if there are regulatory hurdles. 34years old 4 years no claims £1200 for me. I totally understand the fear of rising FSD prices, but they’ve already increased it to $8k. - Make sure to get your parents/guardians on the insurance as secondary named drivers. What is the best Tesla car insurance (other than the one that Tesla offers) for a 22 year old male, with no dings on their driving record? I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. Aren’t they planning on lunching their own insurance in like a month? Don’t know how being in the UK might effect that though. Posted by 4 days ago. If you're able to buy it in cash, or if you run a LTD and can buy it through the company consider that option. You'll need to see a broker about it, given the insurance group for a Tesla and your age, I would expect a low-mid 4 figure sum if you're a new driver and/or young. I think he said National but did not take note. Ouch! I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. Press J to jump to the feed. It all just sounds crazy to me, get a £1,900 diesel like me that costs £20 to tax. Could also be your location? How much is the car insurance on my Tesla Model 3? Now available in California. Yeah possibly, but the advisor did say that shouldn't be an issue. I've been hit a couple of times, and each time the other insurance company took care of the repair and the rental. I wouldn’t be too worried about over-paying for insurance in the short-term, considering the Tesla insurance that’s supposedly launching. They're no cheaper from what I've heard. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. If it's less, great. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Hoping I can give you some suggestions/help from my experience :). I am not about to give up my insurance history for a bunch of vague promises from a company I no longer trust. Could you theoretically buy it without FSD and then get it afterwards? They produce electric vehicles (with a heavy focus on autonomy), batteries, and energy/solar products for the grid. Have you tried calling any other companies, they maybe able to help maybe. 0. mcmack15_98171493. I just called Direct Line's dedicated Tesla number and was told "We are not ready to offer Model 3 pricing yet, but are working closely with Tesla - we will be able to offer insurance ready for delivery but cannot quote at this time. So, Direct Line's web portal now has the Model 3, but only the performance model. Yeah I’ve done some Googling since posting and this seems to be a good direction. Supercharging network is only the start. Another silly johncrap argument. Elon said insurance launch in UK was 6 months- 1 year away, (source https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/). Tesla insurance can be expensive even though the Model 3 is one of the safest cars on the road. Tesla Insurance is a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla vehicle owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases, as much as 30%. I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. The insurance would be lower in that case, but they wouldn’t cover the cost of the FSD in case of an accident, and there’s a premium associated with upgrading post-purchase, so I’m guessing the math wouldn’t work out in your favor. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support our customers in California, and it will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. How much is Tesla car insurance in the UK? For some reason a P100D Ludicrous is cheaper to insure than a 75D. I have a Mk3 Focus RS with modifications and many companies won’t touch me with a barge pole! Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy with electric cars, solar and integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses. Excess is slightly higher but not much. Why on earth would you buy a £40k car in such an insurance bracket at your age and driving experience? Model 3 isn't on there yet but a Model S might give you a better idea where it stands. I found the insurance cost to drop when the car was owned outright by my company vs leasing. Agree with your response, and thank you for confirming what I expected. (Thou DirectLine still wanted to have nothing to do with me at 23). When I was 22 it was quoted to be £4.3k with GoSkippy and some others (The only change was my Age). I don’t think they will raise it again until they have new features, which could take several months according to Elon. But before you rush to sign up for a policy, coverage is only available to those who live in California. It's a great car, however the reason you're getting rejected from all the sites directly is due to your age 110%. Speculating wildly but aren't Teslas rated as sports cars and you're the wrong side of 25? I expect £800 ish for Performance Model 3 for me. 0. My host pointed out an X in the parking lot that wasn't going in for another month due to a different insurance. You will know as a Tesla owner. Reply. Looking at a Tesla M3 SR+ as a company car... I’m 23. I will give them a call and see what they say. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Tesla cars are some of the safest vehicles on the road today so you might think that insuring them would be inexpensive and easy. So you need to wait. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. An unofficial forum of … Again, Tesla needs proof of insurance just for the purposes of vehicle registration and by law to allow you to leave their property with the car. Question/Help. In theory, Tesla car insurance is a smart idea because you have the potential to save up to 30% on premiums compared to traditional insurance companies. It will include feedback on how to drive to lower your premiums as well. See r/TeslaLounge for laid back discussion, and more photos! Insurance is such a scam. I didn't complain. I rang Direct Line and the advisor asked me a few questions... "What car are you looking to insure?" Be the first to share what you think! - Truthfully thou, If you can* your best bet is to wait until your 23 years old. I think they will be offering insurance before they raise the FSD prices again, though that is a gamble. Just stumbled across this; I'm 23 and have a M3 LR. Similar situation to you, 40, >10 year NCB, car kept on driveway, including business use I’m getting min £1k (admiral) and max £10k (lol) via confused.com for the P3D. If you're not 100% set on the Tesla, consider looking at the ID3. - Insurance is not sold by the month - Any insurance company can raise the rates after the purchase period is up. This is still £1.5K too high, and none of the sites have any option other the Model 3 performance. An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. 0 comments. I think the insurance launch maybe US only... For better or worse, with Allstate you just call and they tell you. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. Tesla believes each journey should be easy and stress free. October 2017 edited October 2017. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Please keep an eye on the Tesla website for updates". Like Confused.com There are places that will insure you, however they'll cost you an arm and leg (Around £3-5k from my searching when I was 22). - I had zero luck with Direct Line on getting insurance over the phone and the website. My postcode is LS13. Reply. For a Tesla Model S 85, registered in West London, we were quoted an annual price of £1,264.48 (£115.81 per month), with a voluntary excess of £350, from Direct Line Car Insurance. Tesla (formerly Tesla Motors) is an energy + technology company based in Palo Alto, California. business insurance uk model 3 Replies: 6; Forum: The UK and Ireland; B. Churchill Insurance - Acceleration Boost . I was suprised he said my age wasn't an issue as I was expecting that would be the issue (as you say, 25 being that point where it changes). High insurance rates is the whole reason their launching their own offering. 2. I think Teslas are something like insurance group 50 or something. I haven’t seen the ID3 in person yet, it’s probably still a reserve option but I’m not keen. Imagine someone thinking that a diesel car is more environmentally friendly than a tesla, See more posts like this in r/UKPersonalFinance, Discuss, learn and request help on how to obtain, budget, protect, save and invest your money in the UK, Press J to jump to the feed. UKSorry in advance if I made any mistakes with the info I gave, I'm no insurance expert! The billionaire behind Tesla motors is expanding the reach of his company’s car insurance offering in the United States. It's not ideal, however alot of insurers set this as their 'Bar' for 'Performance cars'. He wasn't able to provide any further info as he stated that it's a case of "computer says no", which i assume is a reference to the fact that he is dealing with the same algorithm. 10. That would be a great stream of revenue if pushed out. Got one quote at £2.5K. I can barely handle insuring my Leaf at $100/month in California, considering my old BMW was only $35. State National will help coordinate the process of selling insurance, though the actual risk of writing insurance policies will not be taken on by State National. Haven’t got around to calling any brokers yet, sorry. PS. Tesla Insurance Services will be fronted by State National Insurance in California. Now available in California. Well I tried calling Direct Line and the above is the response I got. Wennfred Supporting Member. Repairs happen mostly at service centers but can also happen at 3rd party sites. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the teslamotors community. If you get service center treatment odds are you'll get a Model S loaner for the period of repairs. I'd imagine a Model 3 would be lower and for someone like you at least half that, "We're sorry, we're unable to quote at this time", (tried with no reg, an actual reg, and with/without my wife), (I live in Brum, which may be a problem...). 0. You also can’t combine non-Tesla vehicles with your Tesla policy. Will update once I’ve done so and see what I get back. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. For a Tesla S P85D, we were quoted a price of £1,507.52, or £138.11 a month, with a voluntary excess of £350. Teslas will go half a million miles. Sort by. In the UK, Tesla has collaborated with Direct Line Car Insurance as they understand Tesla drivers value technology and safety. gocompare.com doesn't recognise it as having an alarm/immobiliser (you can edit that) and doesn't recognise Tesla's systems as a valid tracker..... :\. Aug 2, 2017 51 7 UK. Tesla launched its new insurance offering earlier today, and as a Tesla owner in California, the logical thing to do was to put it head to head against another online insurance company. Assuming they'll drive the car at least once, it will pull down the cost alot (at least in my experience). no comments yet. Tesla introduced the latest addition to its list of sleek product innovations last month: car insurance. So I am looking at getting a standard range Tesla Model 3. Tesla Insurance aims to cut insurance premiums by 20% and in some cases 30%, by having distinct and explicit knowledge of its own vehicles. Not sure of your profession, but would a company EV or company salary sacrifice scheme be an option? Perfect timing, Tesla! Take this in the nicest way but perhaps OP has achieved more financial success in the past 5 years than you have in the past 20. You can test drive one (If you're above 21) unlike the Tesla (25+). Feeling now is I will wait the few months until I’m 23. They are also working on a new insurance product that if you agree, they will monitor your actual driving to provide a variable monthly rate. Your point about pollution, utter garbage. For reference I ordered a 2021 model Y. black. Rutrow. My question is... does anyone have any ideas why I may be getting rejected or know how I may find out? Tesla insurance exists in California only ATM. If you don't want a petrol car there are other EV brands out there. https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/. I was one of the first people to test drive the model 3 in the UK, back in june 2019 when I was 23, I thinkl the rule then was 21 but it may have changed now. Here are the average rates for Tesla car insurance by company. Me (25 yo male) got a quote for £850 a year for a P100D. I’m a project manager for an IT consultancy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. View Entire Discussion (0 Comments) More posts from the TeslaLounge community . Honestly I'd look elsewhere, as Tesla is just getting commission for promoting them. If it's more, well, that would bugger it nicely (I've given up looking at the Model S).... Confused.com only has the "Performance" model selectable and is quoting me anywhere from £3K to £10K p/a (seriously).... comparethemarket.com doesn't have the Model 3 at all. TeslaTap.com. Just been on the phone to Churchill sorting out my insurance for M3LR arriving this week. They refuse to sell insurance at all to anyone under 23 for 'Performance cars'. That’s a myth pedalled which has been shown to be untrue time and time again. UK insurance on the Model 3 . I've assumed I will get similar responses from other company advisors (they are dealing with the same algorithm). Did anyone price through Tesla Insurance? best. I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! That and the massive benefit of a cloud-based dash-cam service for liability. share. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. Direct Line are now quoting correctly online, with all 3 variants. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support Tesla owners in California and will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. Apr 4, 2019 2,927 1,830 San Diego. Those are some insanely high rates. 100% Upvoted. - If you're leasing the car, you're going to be paying a bit more on insurance. Quite an interesting concept. Tesla planning to roll out insurance to 10 more states by the end of the year. I know getting a brand new 40K car goes against everything I and this sub teach every day, but I cannot get another petrol car again personally. I am getting the same monthly as my E350. Reply. Bizarrely, it goes up if I add the missus, every other “performance” car I’ve owned has been much cheaper to insure with her as a named driver too. Get a quote with Tesla Insurance for competitive rates in as little as one minute. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. It's actually more environmentally friendly than your Tesla as it's done so many miles now it's outlived 3 Teslas easily which saves the massive emissions of manufacturing an EV. However, the insurance rating a vehicle is given has nothing to do with the brand, but with a variety of factors. Will Tesla's new insurance policy lower costs? - Have you tried Price Comparison sites? I'm having some difficulty regarding the acceleration boost software upgrade. April 2018 edited April 2018. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. Yeah, checked on Parkers and it's group 48. Insurance is such a scam. Thanks! It’s usually easier to phone rather than use the websites. The other person's insurance should be paying for everything - including the rental car. Maybe you live somewhere teslas are stolen daily. gocompare.com also gave me a £2.5K quote this morning from a different company (potentially the same underwriter) - but only if I say it has a Tracker (working on the premise that LV at least acknowledges the Tesla system). You might be right though, I will try with my parents address to see if it makes a difference, but of course I cannot put that on the official thing. Selecting the right insurance should be no different. 1.1m members in the teslamotors community. I've been to a few insurance companies now and filled out their forms, only to be faced with a page that reads "we cannot provide you insurance". Can't seem to find any other insurers yet. I’m not sure if I could do that but will certainly ask. You’re telling me your beater has done nearly two million miles? Tesla owner and Reddit user u/jhochenbaum shared a notice from a Tesla Insurance Service rep, which indicates that an automatic credit would be issued to their credit card on file. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 0. cornellio. It was so new in fact that the tesla chap had to take it out for 20 mins before I got in just to make sure it worked as it was fresh off the lorry. Starting today, we’re launching Tesla Insurance, a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases as much as 30%. Part 2: The next-gen competition Metromile Insurance – Pay-Per-Mile Insurance. I just did a quote with Direct Line for a Model 3 LR AWD, 35, 9+ NC, no accidents, ~£771 (£350 voluntary contribution), That didn't include protected NCD and legal cover, which I think was an exorbitant additional £80+. Metromile is the original next-generation insurance company. 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You showing proof of insurance for a 2002 Ford F-150 or whatever, won't work. hide. Unlike most other auto manufacturers, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) offers its own vehicle insurance policy for customers. - Final note. Could be waiting ages for them to offer it in international markets if there are regulatory hurdles. 34years old 4 years no claims £1200 for me. I totally understand the fear of rising FSD prices, but they’ve already increased it to $8k. - Make sure to get your parents/guardians on the insurance as secondary named drivers. What is the best Tesla car insurance (other than the one that Tesla offers) for a 22 year old male, with no dings on their driving record? I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. Aren’t they planning on lunching their own insurance in like a month? Don’t know how being in the UK might effect that though. Posted by 4 days ago. If you're able to buy it in cash, or if you run a LTD and can buy it through the company consider that option. You'll need to see a broker about it, given the insurance group for a Tesla and your age, I would expect a low-mid 4 figure sum if you're a new driver and/or young. I think he said National but did not take note. Ouch! I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. Press J to jump to the feed. It all just sounds crazy to me, get a £1,900 diesel like me that costs £20 to tax. Could also be your location? How much is the car insurance on my Tesla Model 3? Now available in California. Yeah possibly, but the advisor did say that shouldn't be an issue. I've been hit a couple of times, and each time the other insurance company took care of the repair and the rental. I wouldn’t be too worried about over-paying for insurance in the short-term, considering the Tesla insurance that’s supposedly launching. They're no cheaper from what I've heard. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. If it's less, great. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Hoping I can give you some suggestions/help from my experience :). I am not about to give up my insurance history for a bunch of vague promises from a company I no longer trust. Could you theoretically buy it without FSD and then get it afterwards? They produce electric vehicles (with a heavy focus on autonomy), batteries, and energy/solar products for the grid. Have you tried calling any other companies, they maybe able to help maybe. 0. mcmack15_98171493. I just called Direct Line's dedicated Tesla number and was told "We are not ready to offer Model 3 pricing yet, but are working closely with Tesla - we will be able to offer insurance ready for delivery but cannot quote at this time. So, Direct Line's web portal now has the Model 3, but only the performance model. Yeah I’ve done some Googling since posting and this seems to be a good direction. Supercharging network is only the start. Another silly johncrap argument. Elon said insurance launch in UK was 6 months- 1 year away, (source https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/). Tesla insurance can be expensive even though the Model 3 is one of the safest cars on the road. Tesla Insurance is a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla vehicle owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases, as much as 30%. I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. The insurance would be lower in that case, but they wouldn’t cover the cost of the FSD in case of an accident, and there’s a premium associated with upgrading post-purchase, so I’m guessing the math wouldn’t work out in your favor. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support our customers in California, and it will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. How much is Tesla car insurance in the UK? For some reason a P100D Ludicrous is cheaper to insure than a 75D. I have a Mk3 Focus RS with modifications and many companies won’t touch me with a barge pole! Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy with electric cars, solar and integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses. Excess is slightly higher but not much. Why on earth would you buy a £40k car in such an insurance bracket at your age and driving experience? Model 3 isn't on there yet but a Model S might give you a better idea where it stands. I found the insurance cost to drop when the car was owned outright by my company vs leasing. Agree with your response, and thank you for confirming what I expected. (Thou DirectLine still wanted to have nothing to do with me at 23). When I was 22 it was quoted to be £4.3k with GoSkippy and some others (The only change was my Age). I don’t think they will raise it again until they have new features, which could take several months according to Elon. But before you rush to sign up for a policy, coverage is only available to those who live in California. It's a great car, however the reason you're getting rejected from all the sites directly is due to your age 110%. Speculating wildly but aren't Teslas rated as sports cars and you're the wrong side of 25? I expect £800 ish for Performance Model 3 for me. 0. My host pointed out an X in the parking lot that wasn't going in for another month due to a different insurance. You will know as a Tesla owner. Reply. Looking at a Tesla M3 SR+ as a company car... I’m 23. I will give them a call and see what they say. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Tesla cars are some of the safest vehicles on the road today so you might think that insuring them would be inexpensive and easy. So you need to wait. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. An unofficial forum of … Again, Tesla needs proof of insurance just for the purposes of vehicle registration and by law to allow you to leave their property with the car. Question/Help. In theory, Tesla car insurance is a smart idea because you have the potential to save up to 30% on premiums compared to traditional insurance companies. It will include feedback on how to drive to lower your premiums as well. See r/TeslaLounge for laid back discussion, and more photos! Insurance is such a scam. I didn't complain. I rang Direct Line and the advisor asked me a few questions... "What car are you looking to insure?" Be the first to share what you think! - Truthfully thou, If you can* your best bet is to wait until your 23 years old. I think they will be offering insurance before they raise the FSD prices again, though that is a gamble. Just stumbled across this; I'm 23 and have a M3 LR. Similar situation to you, 40, >10 year NCB, car kept on driveway, including business use I’m getting min £1k (admiral) and max £10k (lol) via confused.com for the P3D. If you're not 100% set on the Tesla, consider looking at the ID3. - Insurance is not sold by the month - Any insurance company can raise the rates after the purchase period is up. This is still £1.5K too high, and none of the sites have any option other the Model 3 performance. An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. 0 comments. I think the insurance launch maybe US only... For better or worse, with Allstate you just call and they tell you. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. Tesla believes each journey should be easy and stress free. October 2017 edited October 2017. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Please keep an eye on the Tesla website for updates". Like Confused.com There are places that will insure you, however they'll cost you an arm and leg (Around £3-5k from my searching when I was 22). - I had zero luck with Direct Line on getting insurance over the phone and the website. My postcode is LS13. Reply. For a Tesla Model S 85, registered in West London, we were quoted an annual price of £1,264.48 (£115.81 per month), with a voluntary excess of £350, from Direct Line Car Insurance. Tesla (formerly Tesla Motors) is an energy + technology company based in Palo Alto, California. business insurance uk model 3 Replies: 6; Forum: The UK and Ireland; B. Churchill Insurance - Acceleration Boost . I was suprised he said my age wasn't an issue as I was expecting that would be the issue (as you say, 25 being that point where it changes). High insurance rates is the whole reason their launching their own offering. 2. I think Teslas are something like insurance group 50 or something. I haven’t seen the ID3 in person yet, it’s probably still a reserve option but I’m not keen. Imagine someone thinking that a diesel car is more environmentally friendly than a tesla, See more posts like this in r/UKPersonalFinance, Discuss, learn and request help on how to obtain, budget, protect, save and invest your money in the UK, Press J to jump to the feed. UKSorry in advance if I made any mistakes with the info I gave, I'm no insurance expert! The billionaire behind Tesla motors is expanding the reach of his company’s car insurance offering in the United States. It's not ideal, however alot of insurers set this as their 'Bar' for 'Performance cars'. He wasn't able to provide any further info as he stated that it's a case of "computer says no", which i assume is a reference to the fact that he is dealing with the same algorithm. 10. That would be a great stream of revenue if pushed out. Got one quote at £2.5K. I can barely handle insuring my Leaf at $100/month in California, considering my old BMW was only $35. State National will help coordinate the process of selling insurance, though the actual risk of writing insurance policies will not be taken on by State National. Haven’t got around to calling any brokers yet, sorry. PS. Tesla Insurance Services will be fronted by State National Insurance in California. Now available in California. Well I tried calling Direct Line and the above is the response I got. Wennfred Supporting Member. Repairs happen mostly at service centers but can also happen at 3rd party sites. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the teslamotors community. If you get service center treatment odds are you'll get a Model S loaner for the period of repairs. I'd imagine a Model 3 would be lower and for someone like you at least half that, "We're sorry, we're unable to quote at this time", (tried with no reg, an actual reg, and with/without my wife), (I live in Brum, which may be a problem...). 0. You also can’t combine non-Tesla vehicles with your Tesla policy. Will update once I’ve done so and see what I get back. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. For a Tesla S P85D, we were quoted a price of £1,507.52, or £138.11 a month, with a voluntary excess of £350. Teslas will go half a million miles. Sort by. In the UK, Tesla has collaborated with Direct Line Car Insurance as they understand Tesla drivers value technology and safety. gocompare.com doesn't recognise it as having an alarm/immobiliser (you can edit that) and doesn't recognise Tesla's systems as a valid tracker..... :\. Aug 2, 2017 51 7 UK. Tesla launched its new insurance offering earlier today, and as a Tesla owner in California, the logical thing to do was to put it head to head against another online insurance company. Assuming they'll drive the car at least once, it will pull down the cost alot (at least in my experience). no comments yet. Tesla introduced the latest addition to its list of sleek product innovations last month: car insurance. So I am looking at getting a standard range Tesla Model 3. Tesla Insurance aims to cut insurance premiums by 20% and in some cases 30%, by having distinct and explicit knowledge of its own vehicles. Not sure of your profession, but would a company EV or company salary sacrifice scheme be an option? Perfect timing, Tesla! Take this in the nicest way but perhaps OP has achieved more financial success in the past 5 years than you have in the past 20. You can test drive one (If you're above 21) unlike the Tesla (25+). Feeling now is I will wait the few months until I’m 23. They are also working on a new insurance product that if you agree, they will monitor your actual driving to provide a variable monthly rate. Your point about pollution, utter garbage. For reference I ordered a 2021 model Y. black. Rutrow. My question is... does anyone have any ideas why I may be getting rejected or know how I may find out? Tesla insurance exists in California only ATM. If you don't want a petrol car there are other EV brands out there. https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/. I was one of the first people to test drive the model 3 in the UK, back in june 2019 when I was 23, I thinkl the rule then was 21 but it may have changed now. Here are the average rates for Tesla car insurance by company. Me (25 yo male) got a quote for £850 a year for a P100D. I’m a project manager for an IT consultancy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. View Entire Discussion (0 Comments) More posts from the TeslaLounge community . Honestly I'd look elsewhere, as Tesla is just getting commission for promoting them. If it's more, well, that would bugger it nicely (I've given up looking at the Model S).... Confused.com only has the "Performance" model selectable and is quoting me anywhere from £3K to £10K p/a (seriously).... comparethemarket.com doesn't have the Model 3 at all. TeslaTap.com. Just been on the phone to Churchill sorting out my insurance for M3LR arriving this week. They refuse to sell insurance at all to anyone under 23 for 'Performance cars'. That’s a myth pedalled which has been shown to be untrue time and time again. UK insurance on the Model 3 . I've assumed I will get similar responses from other company advisors (they are dealing with the same algorithm). Did anyone price through Tesla Insurance? best. I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! That and the massive benefit of a cloud-based dash-cam service for liability. share. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. Direct Line are now quoting correctly online, with all 3 variants. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support Tesla owners in California and will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. Apr 4, 2019 2,927 1,830 San Diego. Those are some insanely high rates. 100% Upvoted. - If you're leasing the car, you're going to be paying a bit more on insurance. Quite an interesting concept. Tesla planning to roll out insurance to 10 more states by the end of the year. I know getting a brand new 40K car goes against everything I and this sub teach every day, but I cannot get another petrol car again personally. I am getting the same monthly as my E350. Reply. Bizarrely, it goes up if I add the missus, every other “performance” car I’ve owned has been much cheaper to insure with her as a named driver too. Get a quote with Tesla Insurance for competitive rates in as little as one minute. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. It's actually more environmentally friendly than your Tesla as it's done so many miles now it's outlived 3 Teslas easily which saves the massive emissions of manufacturing an EV. However, the insurance rating a vehicle is given has nothing to do with the brand, but with a variety of factors. Will Tesla's new insurance policy lower costs? - Have you tried Price Comparison sites? I'm having some difficulty regarding the acceleration boost software upgrade. April 2018 edited April 2018. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. Yeah, checked on Parkers and it's group 48. Insurance is such a scam. Thanks! It’s usually easier to phone rather than use the websites. The other person's insurance should be paying for everything - including the rental car. Maybe you live somewhere teslas are stolen daily. gocompare.com also gave me a £2.5K quote this morning from a different company (potentially the same underwriter) - but only if I say it has a Tracker (working on the premise that LV at least acknowledges the Tesla system). You might be right though, I will try with my parents address to see if it makes a difference, but of course I cannot put that on the official thing. Selecting the right insurance should be no different. 1.1m members in the teslamotors community. I've been to a few insurance companies now and filled out their forms, only to be faced with a page that reads "we cannot provide you insurance". Can't seem to find any other insurers yet. I’m not sure if I could do that but will certainly ask. You’re telling me your beater has done nearly two million miles? Tesla owner and Reddit user u/jhochenbaum shared a notice from a Tesla Insurance Service rep, which indicates that an automatic credit would be issued to their credit card on file. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 0. cornellio. It was so new in fact that the tesla chap had to take it out for 20 mins before I got in just to make sure it worked as it was fresh off the lorry. Starting today, we’re launching Tesla Insurance, a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases as much as 30%. Part 2: The next-gen competition Metromile Insurance – Pay-Per-Mile Insurance. I just did a quote with Direct Line for a Model 3 LR AWD, 35, 9+ NC, no accidents, ~£771 (£350 voluntary contribution), That didn't include protected NCD and legal cover, which I think was an exorbitant additional £80+. Metromile is the original next-generation insurance company. 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You showing proof of insurance for a 2002 Ford F-150 or whatever, won't work. hide. Unlike most other auto manufacturers, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) offers its own vehicle insurance policy for customers. - Final note. Could be waiting ages for them to offer it in international markets if there are regulatory hurdles. 34years old 4 years no claims £1200 for me. I totally understand the fear of rising FSD prices, but they’ve already increased it to $8k. - Make sure to get your parents/guardians on the insurance as secondary named drivers. What is the best Tesla car insurance (other than the one that Tesla offers) for a 22 year old male, with no dings on their driving record? I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. Aren’t they planning on lunching their own insurance in like a month? Don’t know how being in the UK might effect that though. Posted by 4 days ago. If you're able to buy it in cash, or if you run a LTD and can buy it through the company consider that option. You'll need to see a broker about it, given the insurance group for a Tesla and your age, I would expect a low-mid 4 figure sum if you're a new driver and/or young. I think he said National but did not take note. Ouch! I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. Press J to jump to the feed. It all just sounds crazy to me, get a £1,900 diesel like me that costs £20 to tax. Could also be your location? How much is the car insurance on my Tesla Model 3? Now available in California. Yeah possibly, but the advisor did say that shouldn't be an issue. I've been hit a couple of times, and each time the other insurance company took care of the repair and the rental. I wouldn’t be too worried about over-paying for insurance in the short-term, considering the Tesla insurance that’s supposedly launching. They're no cheaper from what I've heard. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. If it's less, great. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Hoping I can give you some suggestions/help from my experience :). I am not about to give up my insurance history for a bunch of vague promises from a company I no longer trust. Could you theoretically buy it without FSD and then get it afterwards? They produce electric vehicles (with a heavy focus on autonomy), batteries, and energy/solar products for the grid. Have you tried calling any other companies, they maybe able to help maybe. 0. mcmack15_98171493. I just called Direct Line's dedicated Tesla number and was told "We are not ready to offer Model 3 pricing yet, but are working closely with Tesla - we will be able to offer insurance ready for delivery but cannot quote at this time. So, Direct Line's web portal now has the Model 3, but only the performance model. Yeah I’ve done some Googling since posting and this seems to be a good direction. Supercharging network is only the start. Another silly johncrap argument. Elon said insurance launch in UK was 6 months- 1 year away, (source https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/). Tesla insurance can be expensive even though the Model 3 is one of the safest cars on the road. Tesla Insurance is a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla vehicle owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases, as much as 30%. I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. The insurance would be lower in that case, but they wouldn’t cover the cost of the FSD in case of an accident, and there’s a premium associated with upgrading post-purchase, so I’m guessing the math wouldn’t work out in your favor. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support our customers in California, and it will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. How much is Tesla car insurance in the UK? For some reason a P100D Ludicrous is cheaper to insure than a 75D. I have a Mk3 Focus RS with modifications and many companies won’t touch me with a barge pole! Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy with electric cars, solar and integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses. Excess is slightly higher but not much. Why on earth would you buy a £40k car in such an insurance bracket at your age and driving experience? Model 3 isn't on there yet but a Model S might give you a better idea where it stands. I found the insurance cost to drop when the car was owned outright by my company vs leasing. Agree with your response, and thank you for confirming what I expected. (Thou DirectLine still wanted to have nothing to do with me at 23). When I was 22 it was quoted to be £4.3k with GoSkippy and some others (The only change was my Age). I don’t think they will raise it again until they have new features, which could take several months according to Elon. But before you rush to sign up for a policy, coverage is only available to those who live in California. It's a great car, however the reason you're getting rejected from all the sites directly is due to your age 110%. Speculating wildly but aren't Teslas rated as sports cars and you're the wrong side of 25? I expect £800 ish for Performance Model 3 for me. 0. My host pointed out an X in the parking lot that wasn't going in for another month due to a different insurance. You will know as a Tesla owner. Reply. Looking at a Tesla M3 SR+ as a company car... I’m 23. I will give them a call and see what they say. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Tesla cars are some of the safest vehicles on the road today so you might think that insuring them would be inexpensive and easy. So you need to wait. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. An unofficial forum of … Again, Tesla needs proof of insurance just for the purposes of vehicle registration and by law to allow you to leave their property with the car. Question/Help. In theory, Tesla car insurance is a smart idea because you have the potential to save up to 30% on premiums compared to traditional insurance companies. It will include feedback on how to drive to lower your premiums as well. See r/TeslaLounge for laid back discussion, and more photos! Insurance is such a scam. I didn't complain. I rang Direct Line and the advisor asked me a few questions... "What car are you looking to insure?" Be the first to share what you think! - Truthfully thou, If you can* your best bet is to wait until your 23 years old. I think they will be offering insurance before they raise the FSD prices again, though that is a gamble. Just stumbled across this; I'm 23 and have a M3 LR. Similar situation to you, 40, >10 year NCB, car kept on driveway, including business use I’m getting min £1k (admiral) and max £10k (lol) via confused.com for the P3D. If you're not 100% set on the Tesla, consider looking at the ID3. - Insurance is not sold by the month - Any insurance company can raise the rates after the purchase period is up. This is still £1.5K too high, and none of the sites have any option other the Model 3 performance. An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. 0 comments. I think the insurance launch maybe US only... For better or worse, with Allstate you just call and they tell you. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. Tesla believes each journey should be easy and stress free. October 2017 edited October 2017. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Please keep an eye on the Tesla website for updates". Like Confused.com There are places that will insure you, however they'll cost you an arm and leg (Around £3-5k from my searching when I was 22). - I had zero luck with Direct Line on getting insurance over the phone and the website. My postcode is LS13. Reply. For a Tesla Model S 85, registered in West London, we were quoted an annual price of £1,264.48 (£115.81 per month), with a voluntary excess of £350, from Direct Line Car Insurance. Tesla (formerly Tesla Motors) is an energy + technology company based in Palo Alto, California. business insurance uk model 3 Replies: 6; Forum: The UK and Ireland; B. Churchill Insurance - Acceleration Boost . I was suprised he said my age wasn't an issue as I was expecting that would be the issue (as you say, 25 being that point where it changes). High insurance rates is the whole reason their launching their own offering. 2. I think Teslas are something like insurance group 50 or something. I haven’t seen the ID3 in person yet, it’s probably still a reserve option but I’m not keen. Imagine someone thinking that a diesel car is more environmentally friendly than a tesla, See more posts like this in r/UKPersonalFinance, Discuss, learn and request help on how to obtain, budget, protect, save and invest your money in the UK, Press J to jump to the feed. UKSorry in advance if I made any mistakes with the info I gave, I'm no insurance expert! The billionaire behind Tesla motors is expanding the reach of his company’s car insurance offering in the United States. It's not ideal, however alot of insurers set this as their 'Bar' for 'Performance cars'. He wasn't able to provide any further info as he stated that it's a case of "computer says no", which i assume is a reference to the fact that he is dealing with the same algorithm. 10. That would be a great stream of revenue if pushed out. Got one quote at £2.5K. I can barely handle insuring my Leaf at $100/month in California, considering my old BMW was only $35. State National will help coordinate the process of selling insurance, though the actual risk of writing insurance policies will not be taken on by State National. Haven’t got around to calling any brokers yet, sorry. PS. Tesla Insurance Services will be fronted by State National Insurance in California. Now available in California. Well I tried calling Direct Line and the above is the response I got. Wennfred Supporting Member. Repairs happen mostly at service centers but can also happen at 3rd party sites. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the teslamotors community. If you get service center treatment odds are you'll get a Model S loaner for the period of repairs. I'd imagine a Model 3 would be lower and for someone like you at least half that, "We're sorry, we're unable to quote at this time", (tried with no reg, an actual reg, and with/without my wife), (I live in Brum, which may be a problem...). 0. You also can’t combine non-Tesla vehicles with your Tesla policy. Will update once I’ve done so and see what I get back. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. For a Tesla S P85D, we were quoted a price of £1,507.52, or £138.11 a month, with a voluntary excess of £350. Teslas will go half a million miles. Sort by. In the UK, Tesla has collaborated with Direct Line Car Insurance as they understand Tesla drivers value technology and safety. gocompare.com doesn't recognise it as having an alarm/immobiliser (you can edit that) and doesn't recognise Tesla's systems as a valid tracker..... :\. Aug 2, 2017 51 7 UK. Tesla launched its new insurance offering earlier today, and as a Tesla owner in California, the logical thing to do was to put it head to head against another online insurance company. Assuming they'll drive the car at least once, it will pull down the cost alot (at least in my experience). no comments yet. Tesla introduced the latest addition to its list of sleek product innovations last month: car insurance. So I am looking at getting a standard range Tesla Model 3. Tesla Insurance aims to cut insurance premiums by 20% and in some cases 30%, by having distinct and explicit knowledge of its own vehicles. Not sure of your profession, but would a company EV or company salary sacrifice scheme be an option? Perfect timing, Tesla! Take this in the nicest way but perhaps OP has achieved more financial success in the past 5 years than you have in the past 20. You can test drive one (If you're above 21) unlike the Tesla (25+). Feeling now is I will wait the few months until I’m 23. They are also working on a new insurance product that if you agree, they will monitor your actual driving to provide a variable monthly rate. Your point about pollution, utter garbage. For reference I ordered a 2021 model Y. black. Rutrow. My question is... does anyone have any ideas why I may be getting rejected or know how I may find out? Tesla insurance exists in California only ATM. If you don't want a petrol car there are other EV brands out there. https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/. I was one of the first people to test drive the model 3 in the UK, back in june 2019 when I was 23, I thinkl the rule then was 21 but it may have changed now. Here are the average rates for Tesla car insurance by company. Me (25 yo male) got a quote for £850 a year for a P100D. I’m a project manager for an IT consultancy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. View Entire Discussion (0 Comments) More posts from the TeslaLounge community . Honestly I'd look elsewhere, as Tesla is just getting commission for promoting them. If it's more, well, that would bugger it nicely (I've given up looking at the Model S).... Confused.com only has the "Performance" model selectable and is quoting me anywhere from £3K to £10K p/a (seriously).... comparethemarket.com doesn't have the Model 3 at all. TeslaTap.com. Just been on the phone to Churchill sorting out my insurance for M3LR arriving this week. They refuse to sell insurance at all to anyone under 23 for 'Performance cars'. That’s a myth pedalled which has been shown to be untrue time and time again. UK insurance on the Model 3 . I've assumed I will get similar responses from other company advisors (they are dealing with the same algorithm). Did anyone price through Tesla Insurance? best. I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! That and the massive benefit of a cloud-based dash-cam service for liability. share. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. Direct Line are now quoting correctly online, with all 3 variants. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support Tesla owners in California and will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. Apr 4, 2019 2,927 1,830 San Diego. Those are some insanely high rates. 100% Upvoted. - If you're leasing the car, you're going to be paying a bit more on insurance. Quite an interesting concept. Tesla planning to roll out insurance to 10 more states by the end of the year. I know getting a brand new 40K car goes against everything I and this sub teach every day, but I cannot get another petrol car again personally. I am getting the same monthly as my E350. Reply. Bizarrely, it goes up if I add the missus, every other “performance” car I’ve owned has been much cheaper to insure with her as a named driver too. Get a quote with Tesla Insurance for competitive rates in as little as one minute. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. It's actually more environmentally friendly than your Tesla as it's done so many miles now it's outlived 3 Teslas easily which saves the massive emissions of manufacturing an EV. However, the insurance rating a vehicle is given has nothing to do with the brand, but with a variety of factors. Will Tesla's new insurance policy lower costs? - Have you tried Price Comparison sites? I'm having some difficulty regarding the acceleration boost software upgrade. April 2018 edited April 2018. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. Yeah, checked on Parkers and it's group 48. Insurance is such a scam. Thanks! It’s usually easier to phone rather than use the websites. The other person's insurance should be paying for everything - including the rental car. Maybe you live somewhere teslas are stolen daily. gocompare.com also gave me a £2.5K quote this morning from a different company (potentially the same underwriter) - but only if I say it has a Tracker (working on the premise that LV at least acknowledges the Tesla system). You might be right though, I will try with my parents address to see if it makes a difference, but of course I cannot put that on the official thing. Selecting the right insurance should be no different. 1.1m members in the teslamotors community. I've been to a few insurance companies now and filled out their forms, only to be faced with a page that reads "we cannot provide you insurance". Can't seem to find any other insurers yet. I’m not sure if I could do that but will certainly ask. You’re telling me your beater has done nearly two million miles? Tesla owner and Reddit user u/jhochenbaum shared a notice from a Tesla Insurance Service rep, which indicates that an automatic credit would be issued to their credit card on file. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 0. cornellio. It was so new in fact that the tesla chap had to take it out for 20 mins before I got in just to make sure it worked as it was fresh off the lorry. Starting today, we’re launching Tesla Insurance, a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases as much as 30%. Part 2: The next-gen competition Metromile Insurance – Pay-Per-Mile Insurance. I just did a quote with Direct Line for a Model 3 LR AWD, 35, 9+ NC, no accidents, ~£771 (£350 voluntary contribution), That didn't include protected NCD and legal cover, which I think was an exorbitant additional £80+. Metromile is the original next-generation insurance company. 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Tesla has so many pluses over any other. T. tkdkenny Member. UK insurance on the Model 3. It's 5 miles outside Leeds, not a posh neighbourhood but I wouldn't say it's high crime either. The insurance was first offered in … 2.7k votes, 748 comments. Tesla seems to be prioritizing servicing for people who have Tesla insurance over other insurance.....not sure how much truth is there to this but this is one data point . The underwriter is not going to tell you their system, and it ends with them. You need a broker. Tesla insurance should not be involved here unless the other person does not have insurance. Posted by 1 year ago. Question/Help. Which the M3 falls under. Archived. I wouldn't have a car that costs that much to insure and I'm 36 with 18 years of experience. Close. I may call others when I get more time. Aug 3, 2016 65 77 Photo: Barry Cornelius. That would be a great stream of revenue if pushed out. Get a quote with Tesla Insurance for competitive rates in as little as one minute. The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! You could try Adrian Flux, they deal with ‘sportier’ cars, also Sky insurance. Not so, say many Tesla … Add Brent acre to this list, they brought my insurance down from £3500 no mods declared to £1200 fully declared on a Corsa VXR. Generally there is a specific reason if they straight up decline you. Sep 19, 2017 #25 Just joined Direct Line via the Tesla link and my premium is £400 less than I paid last year with NFU. level 1 ...... "Okay that shouldn't be a problem", "How old are you" ..... "That's not a problem either" (22), "How long have you been driving" ..... "Okay that's not a problem" (5 years). Just make sure it’s easy to switch when that becomes available. Equally, if an insurance company doesn't want to offer you insurance, they will more than not just offer you an astronomical figure rather than no insurance at all. August 2019 edited August 2019. Reddit; In the past, Tesla owners have reported higher insurance costs due to insurers having the wrong trim level in their policies. Reactions: kevinof. Actually, I rechecked comparethemarket.com and confused.com again yesterday. I really enjoyed it, and in a year or two's time would love to have one alongside as it's a way more practical car. save. They then told me that subscribers of Tesla insurance get priority on repair. The news of a car manufacturer insuring its own vehicles made headlines even outside the Tesla bubble, but the idea was met with skepticism by some long-established industry experts. I picked up my M3 last month, and I'm currently with Churchill, and paid £1k for my insurance. For reference, 40+ yr old driver with > 10 years NCB - car parked at office in the week and on driveway overnight... Look at Direct Line, there's a specific Tesla webpage they have. Another redditor comment about the Model 3 being in the top insurance category is very valid. Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. report. You showing proof of insurance for a 2002 Ford F-150 or whatever, won't work. hide. Unlike most other auto manufacturers, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) offers its own vehicle insurance policy for customers. - Final note. Could be waiting ages for them to offer it in international markets if there are regulatory hurdles. 34years old 4 years no claims £1200 for me. I totally understand the fear of rising FSD prices, but they’ve already increased it to $8k. - Make sure to get your parents/guardians on the insurance as secondary named drivers. What is the best Tesla car insurance (other than the one that Tesla offers) for a 22 year old male, with no dings on their driving record? I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. Aren’t they planning on lunching their own insurance in like a month? Don’t know how being in the UK might effect that though. Posted by 4 days ago. If you're able to buy it in cash, or if you run a LTD and can buy it through the company consider that option. You'll need to see a broker about it, given the insurance group for a Tesla and your age, I would expect a low-mid 4 figure sum if you're a new driver and/or young. I think he said National but did not take note. Ouch! I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. Press J to jump to the feed. It all just sounds crazy to me, get a £1,900 diesel like me that costs £20 to tax. Could also be your location? How much is the car insurance on my Tesla Model 3? Now available in California. Yeah possibly, but the advisor did say that shouldn't be an issue. I've been hit a couple of times, and each time the other insurance company took care of the repair and the rental. I wouldn’t be too worried about over-paying for insurance in the short-term, considering the Tesla insurance that’s supposedly launching. They're no cheaper from what I've heard. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. If it's less, great. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Hoping I can give you some suggestions/help from my experience :). I am not about to give up my insurance history for a bunch of vague promises from a company I no longer trust. Could you theoretically buy it without FSD and then get it afterwards? They produce electric vehicles (with a heavy focus on autonomy), batteries, and energy/solar products for the grid. Have you tried calling any other companies, they maybe able to help maybe. 0. mcmack15_98171493. I just called Direct Line's dedicated Tesla number and was told "We are not ready to offer Model 3 pricing yet, but are working closely with Tesla - we will be able to offer insurance ready for delivery but cannot quote at this time. So, Direct Line's web portal now has the Model 3, but only the performance model. Yeah I’ve done some Googling since posting and this seems to be a good direction. Supercharging network is only the start. Another silly johncrap argument. Elon said insurance launch in UK was 6 months- 1 year away, (source https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/). Tesla insurance can be expensive even though the Model 3 is one of the safest cars on the road. Tesla Insurance is a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla vehicle owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases, as much as 30%. I know that most UK insurance companies are all underwritten by UK Insurance LTD so likley use the same if not similar algorithms. The insurance would be lower in that case, but they wouldn’t cover the cost of the FSD in case of an accident, and there’s a premium associated with upgrading post-purchase, so I’m guessing the math wouldn’t work out in your favor. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support our customers in California, and it will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. How much is Tesla car insurance in the UK? For some reason a P100D Ludicrous is cheaper to insure than a 75D. I have a Mk3 Focus RS with modifications and many companies won’t touch me with a barge pole! Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy with electric cars, solar and integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses. Excess is slightly higher but not much. Why on earth would you buy a £40k car in such an insurance bracket at your age and driving experience? Model 3 isn't on there yet but a Model S might give you a better idea where it stands. I found the insurance cost to drop when the car was owned outright by my company vs leasing. Agree with your response, and thank you for confirming what I expected. (Thou DirectLine still wanted to have nothing to do with me at 23). When I was 22 it was quoted to be £4.3k with GoSkippy and some others (The only change was my Age). I don’t think they will raise it again until they have new features, which could take several months according to Elon. But before you rush to sign up for a policy, coverage is only available to those who live in California. It's a great car, however the reason you're getting rejected from all the sites directly is due to your age 110%. Speculating wildly but aren't Teslas rated as sports cars and you're the wrong side of 25? I expect £800 ish for Performance Model 3 for me. 0. My host pointed out an X in the parking lot that wasn't going in for another month due to a different insurance. You will know as a Tesla owner. Reply. Looking at a Tesla M3 SR+ as a company car... I’m 23. I will give them a call and see what they say. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Tesla cars are some of the safest vehicles on the road today so you might think that insuring them would be inexpensive and easy. So you need to wait. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. An unofficial forum of … Again, Tesla needs proof of insurance just for the purposes of vehicle registration and by law to allow you to leave their property with the car. Question/Help. In theory, Tesla car insurance is a smart idea because you have the potential to save up to 30% on premiums compared to traditional insurance companies. It will include feedback on how to drive to lower your premiums as well. See r/TeslaLounge for laid back discussion, and more photos! Insurance is such a scam. I didn't complain. I rang Direct Line and the advisor asked me a few questions... "What car are you looking to insure?" Be the first to share what you think! - Truthfully thou, If you can* your best bet is to wait until your 23 years old. I think they will be offering insurance before they raise the FSD prices again, though that is a gamble. Just stumbled across this; I'm 23 and have a M3 LR. Similar situation to you, 40, >10 year NCB, car kept on driveway, including business use I’m getting min £1k (admiral) and max £10k (lol) via confused.com for the P3D. If you're not 100% set on the Tesla, consider looking at the ID3. - Insurance is not sold by the month - Any insurance company can raise the rates after the purchase period is up. This is still £1.5K too high, and none of the sites have any option other the Model 3 performance. An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. 0 comments. I think the insurance launch maybe US only... For better or worse, with Allstate you just call and they tell you. So, I've just paid off my current car (2010 E Class) and have an increased car allowance. Tesla believes each journey should be easy and stress free. October 2017 edited October 2017. The sums appear to show I could stretch to a Model 3 LR with FSD, but the main unknown is insurance - if it's "equal" to my E Class costs, I can afford it. Please keep an eye on the Tesla website for updates". Like Confused.com There are places that will insure you, however they'll cost you an arm and leg (Around £3-5k from my searching when I was 22). - I had zero luck with Direct Line on getting insurance over the phone and the website. My postcode is LS13. Reply. For a Tesla Model S 85, registered in West London, we were quoted an annual price of £1,264.48 (£115.81 per month), with a voluntary excess of £350, from Direct Line Car Insurance. Tesla (formerly Tesla Motors) is an energy + technology company based in Palo Alto, California. business insurance uk model 3 Replies: 6; Forum: The UK and Ireland; B. Churchill Insurance - Acceleration Boost . I was suprised he said my age wasn't an issue as I was expecting that would be the issue (as you say, 25 being that point where it changes). High insurance rates is the whole reason their launching their own offering. 2. I think Teslas are something like insurance group 50 or something. I haven’t seen the ID3 in person yet, it’s probably still a reserve option but I’m not keen. Imagine someone thinking that a diesel car is more environmentally friendly than a tesla, See more posts like this in r/UKPersonalFinance, Discuss, learn and request help on how to obtain, budget, protect, save and invest your money in the UK, Press J to jump to the feed. UKSorry in advance if I made any mistakes with the info I gave, I'm no insurance expert! The billionaire behind Tesla motors is expanding the reach of his company’s car insurance offering in the United States. It's not ideal, however alot of insurers set this as their 'Bar' for 'Performance cars'. He wasn't able to provide any further info as he stated that it's a case of "computer says no", which i assume is a reference to the fact that he is dealing with the same algorithm. 10. That would be a great stream of revenue if pushed out. Got one quote at £2.5K. I can barely handle insuring my Leaf at $100/month in California, considering my old BMW was only $35. State National will help coordinate the process of selling insurance, though the actual risk of writing insurance policies will not be taken on by State National. Haven’t got around to calling any brokers yet, sorry. PS. Tesla Insurance Services will be fronted by State National Insurance in California. Now available in California. Well I tried calling Direct Line and the above is the response I got. Wennfred Supporting Member. Repairs happen mostly at service centers but can also happen at 3rd party sites. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the teslamotors community. If you get service center treatment odds are you'll get a Model S loaner for the period of repairs. I'd imagine a Model 3 would be lower and for someone like you at least half that, "We're sorry, we're unable to quote at this time", (tried with no reg, an actual reg, and with/without my wife), (I live in Brum, which may be a problem...). 0. You also can’t combine non-Tesla vehicles with your Tesla policy. Will update once I’ve done so and see what I get back. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. For a Tesla S P85D, we were quoted a price of £1,507.52, or £138.11 a month, with a voluntary excess of £350. Teslas will go half a million miles. Sort by. In the UK, Tesla has collaborated with Direct Line Car Insurance as they understand Tesla drivers value technology and safety. gocompare.com doesn't recognise it as having an alarm/immobiliser (you can edit that) and doesn't recognise Tesla's systems as a valid tracker..... :\. Aug 2, 2017 51 7 UK. Tesla launched its new insurance offering earlier today, and as a Tesla owner in California, the logical thing to do was to put it head to head against another online insurance company. Assuming they'll drive the car at least once, it will pull down the cost alot (at least in my experience). no comments yet. Tesla introduced the latest addition to its list of sleek product innovations last month: car insurance. So I am looking at getting a standard range Tesla Model 3. Tesla Insurance aims to cut insurance premiums by 20% and in some cases 30%, by having distinct and explicit knowledge of its own vehicles. Not sure of your profession, but would a company EV or company salary sacrifice scheme be an option? Perfect timing, Tesla! Take this in the nicest way but perhaps OP has achieved more financial success in the past 5 years than you have in the past 20. You can test drive one (If you're above 21) unlike the Tesla (25+). Feeling now is I will wait the few months until I’m 23. They are also working on a new insurance product that if you agree, they will monitor your actual driving to provide a variable monthly rate. Your point about pollution, utter garbage. For reference I ordered a 2021 model Y. black. Rutrow. My question is... does anyone have any ideas why I may be getting rejected or know how I may find out? Tesla insurance exists in California only ATM. If you don't want a petrol car there are other EV brands out there. https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/biapsx/more_good_news_for_the_uk_also_for_eu_and_us/. I was one of the first people to test drive the model 3 in the UK, back in june 2019 when I was 23, I thinkl the rule then was 21 but it may have changed now. Here are the average rates for Tesla car insurance by company. Me (25 yo male) got a quote for £850 a year for a P100D. I’m a project manager for an IT consultancy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. View Entire Discussion (0 Comments) More posts from the TeslaLounge community . Honestly I'd look elsewhere, as Tesla is just getting commission for promoting them. If it's more, well, that would bugger it nicely (I've given up looking at the Model S).... Confused.com only has the "Performance" model selectable and is quoting me anywhere from £3K to £10K p/a (seriously).... comparethemarket.com doesn't have the Model 3 at all. TeslaTap.com. Just been on the phone to Churchill sorting out my insurance for M3LR arriving this week. They refuse to sell insurance at all to anyone under 23 for 'Performance cars'. That’s a myth pedalled which has been shown to be untrue time and time again. UK insurance on the Model 3 . I've assumed I will get similar responses from other company advisors (they are dealing with the same algorithm). Did anyone price through Tesla Insurance? best. I tried the Direct Line (Tesla partnered) insurance form as well, with the same result. The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! That and the massive benefit of a cloud-based dash-cam service for liability. share. I currently have insurance for my Yaris and can get a new quote as well. Direct Line are now quoting correctly online, with all 3 variants. Tesla Insurance offers comprehensive coverage and claims management to support Tesla owners in California and will expand to additional U.S. states in the future. Apr 4, 2019 2,927 1,830 San Diego. Those are some insanely high rates. 100% Upvoted. - If you're leasing the car, you're going to be paying a bit more on insurance. Quite an interesting concept. Tesla planning to roll out insurance to 10 more states by the end of the year. I know getting a brand new 40K car goes against everything I and this sub teach every day, but I cannot get another petrol car again personally. I am getting the same monthly as my E350. Reply. Bizarrely, it goes up if I add the missus, every other “performance” car I’ve owned has been much cheaper to insure with her as a named driver too. Get a quote with Tesla Insurance for competitive rates in as little as one minute. I'm scared to even check rates for Tesla. It's actually more environmentally friendly than your Tesla as it's done so many miles now it's outlived 3 Teslas easily which saves the massive emissions of manufacturing an EV. However, the insurance rating a vehicle is given has nothing to do with the brand, but with a variety of factors. Will Tesla's new insurance policy lower costs? - Have you tried Price Comparison sites? I'm having some difficulty regarding the acceleration boost software upgrade. April 2018 edited April 2018. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. Yeah, checked on Parkers and it's group 48. Insurance is such a scam. Thanks! It’s usually easier to phone rather than use the websites. The other person's insurance should be paying for everything - including the rental car. Maybe you live somewhere teslas are stolen daily. gocompare.com also gave me a £2.5K quote this morning from a different company (potentially the same underwriter) - but only if I say it has a Tracker (working on the premise that LV at least acknowledges the Tesla system). You might be right though, I will try with my parents address to see if it makes a difference, but of course I cannot put that on the official thing. Selecting the right insurance should be no different. 1.1m members in the teslamotors community. I've been to a few insurance companies now and filled out their forms, only to be faced with a page that reads "we cannot provide you insurance". Can't seem to find any other insurers yet. I’m not sure if I could do that but will certainly ask. You’re telling me your beater has done nearly two million miles? Tesla owner and Reddit user u/jhochenbaum shared a notice from a Tesla Insurance Service rep, which indicates that an automatic credit would be issued to their credit card on file. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 0. cornellio. It was so new in fact that the tesla chap had to take it out for 20 mins before I got in just to make sure it worked as it was fresh off the lorry. Starting today, we’re launching Tesla Insurance, a competitively priced insurance offering designed to provide Tesla owners with up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases as much as 30%. Part 2: The next-gen competition Metromile Insurance – Pay-Per-Mile Insurance. I just did a quote with Direct Line for a Model 3 LR AWD, 35, 9+ NC, no accidents, ~£771 (£350 voluntary contribution), That didn't include protected NCD and legal cover, which I think was an exorbitant additional £80+. Metromile is the original next-generation insurance company. I’m ready for something astronomical like £2k. How did you get on with insuring the car? No wonder you arebt getting a quote. ebyard Member. 545. I think give them a few weeks and they should have sorted stuff out. After this I was qurious as to why no one would provide me insurance on the car. Insurance UK . Tesla insurance is owned by Tesla, but is underwritten by another insurance company. I did the same quote about a month ago before making the order, and it was over £880, so the price is gradually dropping. Typically this tends to mean higher costs overall as they are leased, but it means you have to do a lot less yourself and it can help support getting the car insured. Safe drivers should do well. October 2017 edited October 2017. If he’s on 500K a year why on earth would he much about in a £1900 diesel when he can buy a Tesla without thinking? Years no claims £1200 for me at service centers but can also at... 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