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Estimated insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $228 each year, collision insurance costs $374, and liability costs around $474. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $522 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $2,668 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at up to $4,788 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Includes $500 deductible amounts, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and Leaf models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf range from the low end price of $522 for liability-only coverage 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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Where you live can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities. The graphic below illustrates how rural and urban location affects car insurance rates.

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

These rate differences 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 average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $725
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $138 a year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Buying low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $262 annually
  • High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $2,668
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a 16-year-old driver may cost $4,788 or more

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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

Insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf also have a wide range based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra annually, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 44% to 136% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 a year, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $810 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or at least $1,760 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,116 -$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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $400 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 Cheapest Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf requires having a good driving record, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and determing if full coverage is necessary. Comparison shop once a year by getting rate quotes from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The next list is a recap of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers can save as much as $140 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Insureds who require increased levels of liability coverage will pay around $520 each year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest prices, as much as $399 per month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk that have major violations or accidents may pay on average $1,430 more each year to buy Nissan 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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