Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates
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The average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $228, collision costs $374, and liability is $474. Buying just liability costs around $522 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $2,668 or more. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at $4,788 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,234
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Price estimates include $500 deductible amounts, liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and for all Leaf models.
Price Range Variability
For the average driver, Nissan Leaf insurance rates go from as low as $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to the much higher price of $2,668 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than larger metro areas.
The example below illustrates how location impacts car insurance rates.
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Additional Rate Analysis
The chart below illustrates estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The lowest rate with discounts is $725
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $138 each year
- The average rate for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,234
- Choosing pricier low deductibles will cost an extra $262 every year
- At-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $2,668 or more
- Policy cost for full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage may cost $4,788
Insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on your risk profile, the model year and trim level, and policy deductibles and limits.
A more mature driver with a clean driving record and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 every 12 months on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, where even good drivers can expect to pay upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age
Your home state also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $810 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or as much as $1,670 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
| 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% |

Choosing high deductibles can reduce rates by up to $400 every year, whereas buying more liability protection will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 more per year. 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 at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra every year, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost as much as 44% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
Because rates have so much variability, the only way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to regularly compare rates and see which company has the best rate. Every auto insurance company uses a different rate calculation, so the rates will be varied from one company to the next.
| 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 Cheaper Nissan Leaf Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on car insurance consists of having a good driving record, maintaining good credit, being claim-free, and bundling your home and auto policies. Spend time shopping around once a year by requesting rates from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.
The next list is a condensed summary of the data that was touched on above.
- It is possible to save as much as $140 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
- Policyholders who require increased levels of liability coverage will pay about $520 annually to raise from a 30/60 limit to 250/500 limits
- Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest rates, possibly costing $399 each month for full coverage
- Higher risk drivers with multiple at-fault accidents pay an average of $1,430 more each year to buy Nissan Leaf insurance
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,496 |
| $250 | $1,374 |
| $500 | $1,234 |
| $1,000 | $1,096 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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