Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates
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The average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $228 each year, collision costs $374, and liability insurance is $474. Liability-only coverage costs around $522 a year, with high-risk coverage 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 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and Leaf models.
Price Range Variability
For the normal driver, Nissan Leaf insurance rates go from the low end price of $522 for just liability insurance to a high rate of $2,668 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have lower incidents of accident claims than larger metro areas.
The graphic below illustrates how geographic area affects car insurance rates.
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More Rate Details
The chart below shows 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 a year
- The estimated price for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,234
- Choosing low deductibles will cost an additional $262 a year
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $2,668 or more
- Policy cost that insures a teen driver may cost $4,788
Insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 additional every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost anywhere from 44% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,200 every 12 months on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age
Your home state also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find rates 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.
| 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 each year, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Because rates have so much variability, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to do a rate comparison from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company uses a different rate calculation, and rates will be varied.
| 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 Nissan Leaf insurance consists of being a good driver, having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Shop around once a year by quoting rates from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.
The following list is a condensed summary of the data that was presented in the illustrations above.
- Drivers can save as much as $140 per year simply by quoting online in advance
- Drivers who require an increased level of liability coverage will pay about $520 each year to raise from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level
- Drivers age 16 to 20 pay higher rates, costing up to $399 each month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- High-risk drivers with multiple at-fault accidents may pay on average $1,430 more each year than a safer driver
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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