Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates

Enter your zip code below to view companies that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Jeffrey Johnson

Insurance Lawyer

Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...

Insurance Lawyer

Michelle Robbins

Licensed Insurance Agent

Michelle Robbins has been a licensed insurance agent for over 13 years. Her career began in the real estate industry, supporting local realtors with Title Insurance. After several years, Michelle shifted to real estate home warranty insurance, where she managed a territory of over 100 miles of real estate professionals. Later, Agent Robbins obtained more licensing and experience serving families a...

Licensed Insurance Agent

UPDATED: May 14, 2024

Advertiser Disclosure

It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.

Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident car insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one car insurance provider and cannot guarantee quotes from any single provider.

Our insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different companies please enter your ZIP code on this page to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.

Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about auto insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything auto insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by auto insurance experts.

U.S. average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs around $228 a year, collision insurance costs $374, and liability is $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs around $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $2,668. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at up to $4,788 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Leaf trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average 40-year-old driver, Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from as low as $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $2,668 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance rates.

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

The ranges above illustrate why it is important to compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and risk profile, instead of using rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

Enter your zip code below to view companies based on your location that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below illustrates average 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 $1,096 each year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Buying low $100 deductibles will increase the cost to $1,496
  • At-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $2,668
  • The price for full coverage for a teen driver can be $4,788

View Chart as Image

Nissan Leaf insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Nissan Leaf insurance rates 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 year and trim level, and deductibles and policy limits.

Older drivers with a clean driving record and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers can expect to pay as much as $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in 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%

View Chart as Image

Nissan Leaf insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $400 every year, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying at least $1,500 to $2,100 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost as much as 44% to 136% more than the average rate. 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 the Best Cheap Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of having a decent driving record, maintaining good credit, not filing small claims, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Make time to compare rates every time your policy renews by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following items are a quick review of the information touched on in this article.

  • It is possible to save up to $140 per year just by quoting early and online
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay higher prices, as much as $399 a month for full coverage
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $400 each year
  • Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,430 more every year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Policyholders who may need additional liability coverage will pay around $520 annually to raise 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.

Compare Rates and Save

Find companies with the cheapest rates in your area

Free Auto Insurance Comparison

Enter your zip code below to view companies that have cheap auto insurance rates.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

By clicking, you agree to our Terms of Use

Nationwide State Farm Allstate

You May Also Enjoy These Articles