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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and for all Leaf models.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver in their 40's, Nissan Leaf insurance prices go from the low end price of $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to the much higher price of $2,668 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas have lower incidents of accident claims than larger metro areas.

The example below illustrates how location helps determine car insurance rates.

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

The ranges above show why everyone should compare prices based on a specific location, instead of using price averages.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below shows estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $725
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $138 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Choosing pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $262 every year
  • Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $2,668 or more
  • The price that insures a teen driver for full coverage may cost $4,788 or more

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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

Auto insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on the model of your Leaf, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers can be as much as 44% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

A more mature driver with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $810 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or as much as $1,760 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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 every year, whereas buying more liability protection will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to regularly compare prices and see which company has the best price. Each insurance company uses a different rate calculation, and quoted prices may be quite 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 Find Low Cost Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance requires being safe and accident-free, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and taking advantage of discounts. Shop around at every policy renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

Below you'll find a review of the data covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Policyholders who require more liability protection will pay about $520 each year to increase from a low limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers can save as much as $140 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $400 each year
  • Youthful drivers are charged the highest prices, with premiums as much as $399 a month if the policy includes full coverage

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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