Tesla Model S Insurance Cost in South Carolina
Insuring a Tesla Model S in South Carolina costs about $2,050 a year ($171/month) for full coverage by our estimate — +1% versus the same car nationally — the 17th most expensive of 51 states for this model.
Tesla Model S insurance in South Carolina at a glance
The Tesla Model S is 21% more expensive than the average vehicle to insure in South Carolina, reflecting HLDI collision losses of 216 and comprehensive losses of 152 (100 = average). South Carolina's own base rates are 7% higher than the national average, which carries through to every model.
South Carolina factors that affect Model S premiums
- Uninsured drivers: 10.3% of South Carolina drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your Model S.
- Theft: 162 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
- Weather: FEMA rates South Carolina's expected annual losses as relatively low for hail, relatively moderate for tornado, relatively high for hurricane, relatively moderate for inland (river) flooding, relatively moderate for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
- Crash risk: 1.67 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
- Fault system: At-fault (tort).
Tesla Model S insurance cost in South Carolina cities
| City | Full coverage | Minimum | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $2,205 | $710 | +8% |
| Columbia | $2,055 | $660 | 0% |
| North Charleston | $2,235 | $720 | +9% |
| Mount Pleasant | $2,265 | $730 | +10% |
| Rock Hill | $2,250 | $725 | +10% |
| Greenville | $2,180 | $700 | +6% |
| Summerville | $2,395 | $780 | +17% |
| Goose Creek | $2,230 | $720 | +9% |
| Florence | $2,110 | $680 | +3% |
| Myrtle Beach | $2,105 | $675 | +3% |
| Spartanburg | $2,170 | $700 | +6% |
| Anderson | $2,205 | $710 | +8% |
| Lancaster | $2,240 | $725 | +9% |
Tesla Model S insurance in South Carolina by driver
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,815 | $2,635 | $5,635 | $470 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,055 | $1,530 | $3,280 | $273 |
| Adult in their 30s | $660 | $955 | $2,050 | $171 |
| Adult in their 50s | $605 | $880 | $1,885 | $157 |
| Senior (72) | $740 | $1,070 | $2,295 | $191 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $955 | $1,390 | $2,970 | $248 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,220 | $1,770 | $3,790 | $316 |
Coverage levels
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $660 | $55 | $540–$780 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $955 | $80 | $785–$1,130 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $2,050 | $171 | $1,680–$2,420 |
South Carolina minimum: 25/50/25 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.
Rivals in South Carolina
| Model | Full coverage in SC | vs. Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | $1,735 | −15% |
| Chrysler 300 | $1,735 | −15% |
| Toyota Avalon | $1,705 | −17% |
| Toyota Crown | $1,780 | −13% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Tesla Model S insurance in South Carolina?
About $2,050 a year ($171 a month) for full coverage and $660 for South Carolina's minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 1% more than the national estimate for the same car.
Is the Tesla Model S cheaper to insure than the average car in South Carolina?
The average vehicle in South Carolina is about $1,700 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Tesla Model S is 21% more expensive than average.
Where in South Carolina is Tesla Model S insurance cheapest?
Among the largest South Carolina cities, Columbia has the lowest estimate (about $2,055) and Summerville the highest (about $2,395).
What insurance do I need for a Tesla Model S in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires at least 25/50/25 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: Automobile Insurance
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: FAQs - Auto Insurance
- SCDMV: Driver Suspension Eligibility Week information (SR-22)
- South Carolina Code Title 38 Chapter 77 (automobile insurance)
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- IIHS-HLDI insurance losses by make and model
- FEMA National Risk Index
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey