What it costs by city
Ontario rates on where the vehicle is parked overnight. These estimates assume a full G licence, 10+ years licensed, no claims or tickets, a 2023 model year, $1,000 deductible and winter tires.
| Where it's parked | Estimated annual premium |
|---|---|
| Brampton | $4,020 – $6,430 |
| Scarborough | $3,050 – $4,880 |
| North York | $2,730 – $4,370 |
| Mississauga | $3,900 – $6,240 |
| Toronto (central) | $2,440 – $3,900 |
| Markham / Richmond Hill | $2,520 – $4,040 |
| Hamilton | $2,210 – $3,540 |
| Oakville / Burlington | $2,000 – $3,200 |
| Barrie | $1,890 – $3,030 |
| Kitchener / Waterloo | $1,840 – $2,940 |
| London | $1,840 – $2,940 |
| Ottawa | $1,780 – $2,850 |
| Kingston | $1,690 – $2,700 |
| Sudbury | $1,630 – $2,610 |
| Rural Ontario | $1,740 – $2,780 |
Estimated annual premium by area for a clean full-G driver. Pink marks the highest-rated territories, green the lowest.
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Why the Model Y rates the way it does
The Model Y carries the structural EV loadings — high repair cost, battery exposure, a limited approved repair network — on a larger and more expensive body than the Model 3.
Battery involvement escalates repairs quickly, and the smaller approved network extends both cost and time off the road.
How fast it loses value
Depreciation is usually the largest cost of the first five years, and the one that never sends you a bill.
Projected resale value from new. After five years this model typically retains about 38% of its original price.
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How model year changes the premium
Same driver, same city (Mississauga), different model years:
| Model year | Typical value | Estimated annual premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,000 | $4,780 – $7,650 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | $3,900 – $6,240 |
| 2020 | $18,000 | $3,520 – $5,640 |
| 2016 | $9,500 | $3,070 – $4,910 |
| 2012 | $9,000 | $2,870 – $4,590 |
How your record changes it
Same vehicle, same city, different drivers — usually a bigger swing than the car itself:
| Driver | Estimated annual premium |
|---|---|
| Clean record, 10+ years licensed, full G | $3,900 – $6,240 |
| G2 licence, 1–2 years licensed | $6,460 – $10,330 |
| One at-fault claim in the last 6 years | $5,230 – $8,360 |
| Full G, 3–5 years licensed, clean | $4,680 – $7,490 |
Had an accident? The fault and premium calculator estimates what a claim does at renewal.
Cheaper alternatives worth comparing
| Vehicle | Why it's cheaper |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Often cheaper to insure |
| Kia EV6 | Comparable |
| Chevrolet Bolt | Much lower replacement cost |
| Toyota RAV4 | Petrol equivalent, cheaper |
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How to pay less on this vehicle
- Shop it properly. The biggest lever — quotes for the same driver differ by 50% or more.
- Winter tires. Ontario insurers are required to offer a discount.
- Telematics. Usually the largest single discount available.
- Bundle home or tenant insurance.
- Raise the deductible — only if you could absorb it.
Build the coverage on the estimator.