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U.S. average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $234, collision costs $400, and liability coverage costs around $464. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $514 a year, with coverage for high-risk drivers costing around $2,722. Teens pay the highest rates at $4,858 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,256

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Includes $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Leaf trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Nissan Leaf insurance prices go from the low end price of $514 for just liability insurance to a much higher rate of $2,722 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $514
Full Coverage $1,256
High Risk $2,722

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a large influence on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The price range example below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance rates.

Rural Areas $942
Small Cities $1,319
Large Cities $1,696

The ranges above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a specific zip code, rather than using averaged prices.

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More Rate Details

The chart below breaks down estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $734
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $144 every year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $1,534
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $2,722 or more
  • The price that insures a teenage driver with full coverage can be $4,858 or more

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Nissan Leaf insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Nissan Leaf insurance rates range from $734 to $4,858

Insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at least $1,500 to $2,100 extra each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 43% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,200 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay as much as $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $960 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $1,790 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,136 -$120 -9.6%
Alaska $962 -$294 -23.4%
Arizona $1,044 -$212 -16.9%
Arkansas $1,256 -$0 0.0%
California $1,432 $176 14.0%
Colorado $1,200 -$56 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,292 $36 2.9%
Delaware $1,422 $166 13.2%
Florida $1,572 $316 25.2%
Georgia $1,160 -$96 -7.6%
Hawaii $902 -$354 -28.2%
Idaho $848 -$408 -32.5%
Illinois $936 -$320 -25.5%
Indiana $946 -$310 -24.7%
Iowa $848 -$408 -32.5%
Kansas $1,194 -$62 -4.9%
Kentucky $1,714 $458 36.5%
Louisiana $1,860 $604 48.1%
Maine $774 -$482 -38.4%
Maryland $1,036 -$220 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,006 -$250 -19.9%
Michigan $2,182 $926 73.7%
Minnesota $1,050 -$206 -16.4%
Mississippi $1,504 $248 19.7%
Missouri $1,114 -$142 -11.3%
Montana $1,348 $92 7.3%
Nebraska $990 -$266 -21.2%
Nevada $1,506 $250 19.9%
New Hampshire $904 -$352 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,402 $146 11.6%
New Mexico $1,112 -$144 -11.5%
New York $1,322 $66 5.3%
North Carolina $724 -$532 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,028 -$228 -18.2%
Ohio $868 -$388 -30.9%
Oklahoma $1,290 $34 2.7%
Oregon $1,150 -$106 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,198 -$58 -4.6%
Rhode Island $1,678 $422 33.6%
South Carolina $1,138 -$118 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,060 -$196 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,100 -$156 -12.4%
Texas $1,516 $260 20.7%
Utah $930 -$326 -26.0%
Vermont $862 -$394 -31.4%
Virginia $752 -$504 -40.1%
Washington $970 -$286 -22.8%
West Virginia $1,150 -$106 -8.4%
Wisconsin $870 -$386 -30.7%
Wyoming $1,120 -$136 -10.8%

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Nissan Leaf insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut prices by as much as $430 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase prices. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $417 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out your exact price is to compare prices and see how they stack up. Each insurance company calculates prices differently, so the prices may be quite different.

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Nissan Leaf $346 $660 $390 $1,554
2023 Nissan Leaf $332 $656 $398 $1,544
2022 Nissan Leaf $320 $640 $416 $1,534
2021 Nissan Leaf $310 $612 $430 $1,510
2020 Nissan Leaf $292 $592 $442 $1,484
2019 Nissan Leaf $282 $548 $452 $1,440
2018 Nissan Leaf $270 $516 $456 $1,400
2017 Nissan Leaf $258 $464 $460 $1,340
2015 Nissan Leaf $234 $400 $464 $1,256
2014 Nissan Leaf $228 $374 $474 $1,234
2013 Nissan Leaf $210 $346 $474 $1,188
2012 Nissan Leaf $206 $314 $478 $1,156
2011 Nissan Leaf $192 $288 $474 $1,112

Rates are averaged for all Nissan Leaf models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Find the Cheapest Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance requires avoiding accidents and claims, having above-average credit, being claim-free, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Compare rates every other policy renewal by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.

The points below are a recap of the ideas that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Drivers under the age of 20 pay higher prices, possibly costing $405 a month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers that have major violations or accidents may have to pay on average $1,470 more every year to insure a Nissan Leaf
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $425 each year
  • You may be able to save up to $150 per year simply by shopping early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $4,858
20 $2,896
30 $1,294
40 $1,256
50 $1,150
60 $1,128

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,534
$250 $1,406
$500 $1,256
$1,000 $1,112

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,256
50/100 $1,349
100/300 $1,465
250/500 $1,766
100 CSL $1,395
300 CSL $1,650
500 CSL $1,836

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $6,900
20 $4,620
30 $2,764
40 $2,722
50 $2,600
60 $2,578

Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident

If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.

SR-22 Surcharge $175

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $66
Multi-vehicle $67
Homeowner $20
5-yr Accident Free $87
5-yr Claim Free $81
Paid in Full/EFT $53
Advance Quote $60
Online Quote $88
Total Discounts $522
Rate after discounts $734

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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