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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $228 each year, collision insurance costs $374, and liability costs $474. Liability-only coverage costs as little as $522 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $2,668 or more. Teens pay the highest rates at up to $4,788 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Leaf models.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from as cheap as $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a high rate of $2,668 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,234
High Risk $2,668

Geographic Price Range

Your location can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The graphic below illustrates how rural and urban location affects car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $926
Small Cities $1,296
Large Cities $1,666

The ranges above highlight why all drivers should compare rates based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below breaks down average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $725
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay around $138 every year
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Selecting low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an additional $262 annually
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $2,668
  • The price with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver may cost $4,788 a year

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Nissan Leaf insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from $725 to $4,788 for full coverage

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

More mature drivers with a good driving record and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will have to pay upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can cost from 44% to 136% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $400 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

The state you live in makes a big difference in Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $950 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $1,760 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,116 -$118 -9.6%
Alaska $944 -$290 -23.5%
Arizona $1,022 -$212 -17.2%
Arkansas $1,234 -$0 0.0%
California $1,406 $172 13.9%
Colorado $1,178 -$56 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,268 $34 2.8%
Delaware $1,396 $162 13.1%
Florida $1,542 $308 25.0%
Georgia $1,136 -$98 -7.9%
Hawaii $886 -$348 -28.2%
Idaho $832 -$402 -32.6%
Illinois $918 -$316 -25.6%
Indiana $928 -$306 -24.8%
Iowa $832 -$402 -32.6%
Kansas $1,172 -$62 -5.0%
Kentucky $1,680 $446 36.1%
Louisiana $1,824 $590 47.8%
Maine $760 -$474 -38.4%
Maryland $1,016 -$218 -17.7%
Massachusetts $986 -$248 -20.1%
Michigan $2,142 $908 73.6%
Minnesota $1,030 -$204 -16.5%
Mississippi $1,474 $240 19.4%
Missouri $1,094 -$140 -11.3%
Montana $1,322 $88 7.1%
Nebraska $972 -$262 -21.2%
Nevada $1,480 $246 19.9%
New Hampshire $886 -$348 -28.2%
New Jersey $1,376 $142 11.5%
New Mexico $1,092 -$142 -11.5%
New York $1,298 $64 5.2%
North Carolina $710 -$524 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,010 -$224 -18.2%
Ohio $852 -$382 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,266 $32 2.6%
Oregon $1,128 -$106 -8.6%
Pennsylvania $1,178 -$56 -4.5%
Rhode Island $1,644 $410 33.2%
South Carolina $1,116 -$118 -9.6%
South Dakota $1,040 -$194 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,080 -$154 -12.5%
Texas $1,486 $252 20.4%
Utah $912 -$322 -26.1%
Vermont $844 -$390 -31.6%
Virginia $738 -$496 -40.2%
Washington $954 -$280 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,128 -$106 -8.6%
Wisconsin $854 -$380 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,098 -$136 -11.0%

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Nissan Leaf insurance rates by U.S. city
Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Nissan Leaf $332 $656 $398 $1,544
2023 Nissan Leaf $320 $640 $416 $1,534
2022 Nissan Leaf $310 $612 $430 $1,510
2021 Nissan Leaf $292 $592 $442 $1,484
2020 Nissan Leaf $282 $548 $452 $1,440
2019 Nissan Leaf $270 $516 $456 $1,400
2018 Nissan Leaf $258 $464 $460 $1,340
2017 Nissan Leaf $242 $426 $460 $1,286
2015 Nissan Leaf $228 $374 $474 $1,234
2014 Nissan Leaf $210 $346 $474 $1,188
2013 Nissan Leaf $206 $314 $478 $1,156
2012 Nissan Leaf $192 $288 $474 $1,112
2011 Nissan Leaf $180 $262 $474 $1,074

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 Buy Low Cost Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf not only requires not taking risks behind the wheel, but also having above-average credit, being claim-free, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Set aside time to shop around once a year by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following is a review of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • You may be able to save as much as $140 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Insureds who require higher liability limits will pay approximately $520 per year to go from a low limit to higher 250/500 limits
  • Teens are charged the highest prices, possibly costing $399 a month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations pay on average $1,430 more each year for Leaf insurance

Rates by Driver Age

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $4,788
20 $2,836
30 $1,270
40 $1,234
50 $1,128
60 $1,106

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,496
$250 $1,374
$500 $1,234
$1,000 $1,096

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,234
50/100 $1,329
100/300 $1,447
250/500 $1,755
100 CSL $1,376
300 CSL $1,637
500 CSL $1,827

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $6,794
20 $4,524
30 $2,706
40 $2,668
50 $2,548
60 $2,524

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 $171

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $65
Multi-vehicle $66
Homeowner $20
5-yr Accident Free $84
5-yr Claim Free $79
Paid in Full/EFT $51
Advance Quote $58
Online Quote $86
Total Discounts $509
Rate after discounts $725

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

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