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U.S. average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $228 a year, collision insurance costs $374, and liability coverage is $474. Buying just liability costs around $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $2,668. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $4,788 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

These estimates include $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Leaf trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from the low end price of $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high 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

Choosing to live in a large city has a large influence on car insurance rates. More rural locations have lower incidents of collision claims than densely populated cities. The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects insurance prices.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare rates quotes for a targeted area, rather than using average rates.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below details average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $725
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,096 annually
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Using low $100 deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,496
  • Unlucky drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay up to $2,668
  • The price that insures a teenage driver can cost as much as $4,788

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

Insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Leaf, your age and driving habits, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you may be forking out $1,500 to $2,100 additional each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost around 44% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,200 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay at least $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $890 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or be forced to pay as much as $1,670 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

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

Using high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $400 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each 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 Cheap Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance consists of avoiding accidents and claims, having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Compare prices once a year by requesting rates from direct companies, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The points below are a brief summary of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • You may be able to save approximately $140 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Consumers who want increased liability limits will pay an extra $520 every year to raise from a low limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are expensive to insure, costing up to $399 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,430 more annually to insure a Nissan Leaf

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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