Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates
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Average insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $228, collision costs $374, and liability is estimated at $474. Liability-only coverage costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $2,668. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at $4,788 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,234
Rate estimates by individual coverage type:
These estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and for all Leaf models.
Price Range by Coverage and Risk
For a driver in their 40's, prices range go from the cheapest price of $522 for a discount liability-only rate to the much higher price of $2,668 for a high-risk driver policy.
Price Range by Location
Living in a larger city can make a big difference on auto insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have more infrequent collision claims than congested cities.
The example below illustrates how location helps determine car insurance rates.
These examples demonstrate why everyone should get quotes based on a specific location and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.
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Rates by State, City, and Model
The chart below details estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $725
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save around $138 annually
- The average price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,234
- Buying pricier low deductibles for comp and collision coverage increases the price to $1,496
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $2,668 or more
- The cost to insure a 16-year-old driver for full coverage may cost $4,788 each year
Car insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your driving record, and the trim level of your Leaf.
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $400 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $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 annually on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers will be charged upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age
If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra per year, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers ranges from 44% to 136% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Where you live plays a big part in determining prices for Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $890 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or at least $1,670 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.
| 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% |
With so much variability in rates, the best way to find out exactly what you will pay is to regularly compare rates from multiple companies. Each auto insurer utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes can be significantly different.
| 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 Cheap Nissan Leaf Insurance
Saving money on insurance for a Nissan Leaf takes avoiding accidents and violations, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Invest time comparing rates every time your policy renews by requesting quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.
The list below is a brief summary of the information covered in the charts and tables above.
- You may be able to save as much as $140 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
- Teenagers are expensive to insure, with premiums as much as $399 per month if the policy includes full coverage
- Increasing deductibles could save as much as $400 each year
- Drivers considered higher risk that tend to have accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,430 more each year for car insurance
- Insureds who require higher liability limits will pay around $520 every year to raise limits from a minimum limit to a 250/500 level
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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