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The average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $234 each year, collision costs $400, and liability costs around $464. Liability-only insurance costs as low as $514 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $2,722 or more. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $4,858 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,256

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Includes $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and Leaf models.

Price Range Variability

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Nissan Leaf insurance rates go from the low end price of $514 for liability-only coverage to a high rate of $2,722 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities.

The graphic below illustrates how where you live affects car insurance rates.

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

The examples above show why all drivers should compare prices based on a specific location, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

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

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below shows estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $734
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $144 a year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Buying low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $278 annually
  • High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $2,722 or more
  • Policy cost that insures a 16-year-old driver may cost $4,858 or more

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

Auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 in extra premium every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 43% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 a year, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay upwards of $4,800 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 $830 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or at least $1,790 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $430 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $417 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Because rates have so much variability, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted rates will be varied.

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

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf requires avoiding accidents and claims, maintaining a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and taking advantage of discounts. Comparison shop every time your policy renews by requesting rates from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The points below are a recap of the information touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Drivers can save as much as $150 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are charged the highest rates, costing up to $405 each month if the policy includes full coverage
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $425 each year
  • Drivers considered higher risk that have major violations or accidents may pay on average $1,470 more each year to insure a Nissan Leaf
  • Insureds who require increased liability limits will pay around $510 each year to increase from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level

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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