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Estimated insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs around $228, collision costs $374, and liability is $474. A policy with only liability insurance costs around $522 a year, with a high-risk policy costing $2,668 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at $4,788 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Premium estimates for type of coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Prices include $500 deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 states and for all Leaf models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf go from the cheapest price of $522 for liability-only coverage to the much higher price of $2,668 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are statistically proven to have more infrequent physical damage claims than congested cities.

The example below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance rates.

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

These rate differences illustrate why everyone should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and their own driving history, 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 illustrates estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best full coverage rate is $725
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $138 each year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old good driver using $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Buying pricier low deductibles costs an extra $262 annually
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $2,668 or more
  • An auto insurance policy to insure a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can be $4,788

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

Car insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf also have a wide range based on physical damage deductibles and liability limits, your risk profile, and the trim level and model year.

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $400 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will increase prices. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

A more mature driver with no driving violations and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 every 12 months on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even excellent drivers will be charged as much as $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying at least $1,500 to $2,100 extra annually, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 44% to 136% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $810 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or at least $1,670 on average in Michigan, New York, 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

With such a large range in prices, the only way to figure out your exact price is to regularly compare prices from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes will be substantially different.

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 Shop for the Right Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, maintaining a good credit score, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Invest the time to shop around at every other renewal by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The following is a quick rundown of the concepts that were illustrated above.

  • Drivers considered higher risk with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,430 more every year for Leaf insurance
  • Teens are the costliest to insure, with premiums being up to $399 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • It is possible to save up to $140 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save as much as $400 each year
  • It is possible to save up to $140 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

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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