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Average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $228 a year, collision costs $374, and liability coverage costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $2,668. Teens receive the highest rates at $4,788 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Rate estimates broken down by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 physical damage deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Leaf trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, prices range go from as cheap as $522 for liability-only coverage to a high of $2,668 for high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Where you live has a large influence on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations tend to have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects insurance prices.

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

These examples highlight why it is important to compare prices for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, rather than using averaged prices.

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

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below breaks down estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $725
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,096 every year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost $1,496
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $2,668 or more
  • The cost with full coverage for a teenage driver can cost as much as $4,788 or more

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

Auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Leaf, your driving characteristics, and liability limits and deductibles.

Older drivers with a good driving record and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,200 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will have to pay at least $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying $1,500 to $2,100 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be around 44% to 136% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut rates by as much as $400 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you live has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $950 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or have to pay at least $1,760 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

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

With so much variability in rates, the best way to figure out which company is cheapest is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Each insurance company calculates rates differently, and quoted rates can be significantly different between companies.

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 the Best Cheap Nissan Leaf Insurance

Saving money on auto insurance requires being a safe and courteous driver, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Set aside time to shop around every couple of years by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below is a quick review of the material that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Consumers who want higher levels of liability will pay approximately $520 per year to increase from a minimum limit to higher 250/500 limits
  • Teenage drivers are the costliest to insure, as much as $399 per month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation could be forced to pay on average $1,430 more annually for auto insurance
  • Increasing deductibles could save up to $400 each year

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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