Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates
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Average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 annually for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $228, collision costs $374, and liability is estimated at $474. Liability-only coverage costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $2,668 or more. Teens receive the highest rates at $4,788 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,234
Rate estimates by individual coverage type:
Prices are based on $500 physical damage deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates are averaged for all states and for all Leaf models.
Price Range by Coverage and Risk
Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, prices range go from as cheap as $522 for basic liability insurance to the much higher price of $2,668 for high-risk insurance.
Price Range by Location
Living in a larger city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural locations tend to have fewer accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.
These examples show why everyone should get quotes using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Rate Comparisons
The chart below shows estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $725
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $138 a year
- The estimated rate for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,234
- Selecting pricier low deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an additional $262 annually
- Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $2,668 or more
- The cost with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can cost $4,788 each year
Car insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Leaf, your driver profile, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
A more mature driver with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 annually on average for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will be charged in the ballpark of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age
If you like to drive fast or you caused a few accidents, you could be paying anywhere from $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 policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can save as much as $400 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will push rates upward. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
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 $810 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay at least $1,760 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.
| 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 only way to know who has the cheapest car insurance rates is to regularly compare rates from multiple companies. Each auto insurer calculates rates differently, so rate quotes can be significantly different between companies.
| 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 Buy Affordable Nissan Leaf Insurance
Saving money on insurance for a Nissan Leaf takes being a safe and courteous driver, having a good credit score, eliminating unneeded coverage, and avoiding coverage lapses. Set aside time to shop around every couple of years by getting rate quotes from direct carriers like Progressive and GEICO, and also from several local insurance agents.
Below is a brief review of the material that was raised in the charts and tables above.
- Insureds who purchase higher levels of liability will pay approximately $520 each year to raise limits from a minimum limit to higher 250/500 limits
- Teenage drivers pay the highest auto insurance rates, costing as high as $399 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- Drivers considered higher risk with DUI or reckless driving convictions pay on average $1,430 more per year for auto insurance
- Increasing deductibles could save up to $400 each year
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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