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U.S. average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $228, collision insurance costs $374, and liability insurance costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs $2,668 or more. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at up to $4,788 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Full coverage includes $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for all Leaf models.

Price Range from Low to High

For a 40-year-old driver, Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from as low as $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to the much higher price of $2,668 for a high-risk insurance policy.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a significant impact on car insurance prices. Rural locations have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The example below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above highlight why everyone should compare prices using their specific location and risk profile, rather than relying on price averages.

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Additional Rate Information

The chart below breaks down average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $725
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $138 every year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Choosing pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $262 a year
  • Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $2,668
  • The price for full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage can 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 are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model of your Leaf, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,200 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $950 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or as much as $1,760 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

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

Choosing high deductibles could cut prices by as much as $400 each year, whereas buying more liability protection will push prices upward. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,500 to $2,100 additional each year, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers can be anywhere from 44% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 More Affordable Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on Nissan Leaf insurance requires being a good driver, having a good credit history, being claim-free, and consideration of higher deductibles. Invest the time to shop around at least every other year by getting rate quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following list is a summary of the car insurance concepts illustrated above.

  • High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations could be forced to pay on average $1,430 more per year than a safer driver
  • You may be able to save around $140 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $400 each year
  • Drivers who purchase an increased level of liability coverage will pay about $520 per year to increase from a low limit to 250/500 limits

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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