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The average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs an estimated $228, collision costs $374, and liability costs around $474. A liability-only policy costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $2,668. Teens cost the most to insure at $4,788 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Policy rates broken down by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Rate estimates include $500 deductible amounts, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and for different Leaf trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For the average 40-year-old driver, Nissan Leaf insurance rates go from as low as $522 for just liability coverage to a much higher rate of $2,668 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live can make a big difference on the price of insurance. More rural locations are shown to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The price range example below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.

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

The examples above illustrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a targeted area and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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Detailed Rate Analysis

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $725
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $138 each year
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will increase the cost to $1,496
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay up to $2,668 or more
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver with full coverage 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

Car insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on your risk profile, the model year and trim level, and liability limits and deductibles.

An older driver with no driving violations and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 a year, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, where even good drivers will be charged at least $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $810 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $1,670 on average in Florida, 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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut rates by as much as $400 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying $1,500 to $2,100 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be from 44% to 136% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Because rates have so much variability, the only way to figure out which auto insurance is cheapest is to compare rates from multiple companies. Each insurance company calculates rates differently, so rate quotes will be varied from one company to the next.

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 Find the Best Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf requires having a good driving record, having above-average credit, being claim-free, and not having any coverage lapses. Make time to compare rates every other policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The next list is a brief recap of the ideas that were touched on in this article.

  • Drivers age 20 and younger have the highest car insurance rates, possibly costing $399 each month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk who tend to receive serious violations pay on average $1,430 more annually to buy Nissan Leaf insurance
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $400 each year
  • It is possible to save approximately $140 per year simply by shopping early and online

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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