Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates
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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $234, collision costs $400, and liability is $464. Liability-only insurance costs around $514 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $2,722 or more. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at $4,858 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,256
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Price estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Leaf trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Nissan Leaf insurance prices go from as cheap as $514 for a discount liability-only rate to a much higher rate of $2,722 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities.
The price range example below illustrates how where you live affects car insurance rates.
The ranges above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on average rates.
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Rates by State, City, and Model
The chart below breaks down estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best discount rate is $734
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $144 every year
- The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,256
- Using more expensive low deductibles costs an additional $278 annually
- Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $2,722 or more
- The price with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $4,858
Car insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driving characteristics, and policy deductibles and limits.
An older driver with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will be charged upwards of $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost from 43% to 133% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Using high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $430 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $417 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
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 $960 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $1,790 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,136 | -$120 | -9.6% |
| Alaska | $962 | -$294 | -23.4% |
| Arizona | $1,044 | -$212 | -16.9% |
| Arkansas | $1,256 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $1,432 | $176 | 14.0% |
| Colorado | $1,200 | -$56 | -4.5% |
| Connecticut | $1,292 | $36 | 2.9% |
| Delaware | $1,422 | $166 | 13.2% |
| Florida | $1,572 | $316 | 25.2% |
| Georgia | $1,160 | -$96 | -7.6% |
| Hawaii | $902 | -$354 | -28.2% |
| Idaho | $848 | -$408 | -32.5% |
| Illinois | $936 | -$320 | -25.5% |
| Indiana | $946 | -$310 | -24.7% |
| Iowa | $848 | -$408 | -32.5% |
| Kansas | $1,194 | -$62 | -4.9% |
| Kentucky | $1,714 | $458 | 36.5% |
| Louisiana | $1,860 | $604 | 48.1% |
| Maine | $774 | -$482 | -38.4% |
| Maryland | $1,036 | -$220 | -17.5% |
| Massachusetts | $1,006 | -$250 | -19.9% |
| Michigan | $2,182 | $926 | 73.7% |
| Minnesota | $1,050 | -$206 | -16.4% |
| Mississippi | $1,504 | $248 | 19.7% |
| Missouri | $1,114 | -$142 | -11.3% |
| Montana | $1,348 | $92 | 7.3% |
| Nebraska | $990 | -$266 | -21.2% |
| Nevada | $1,506 | $250 | 19.9% |
| New Hampshire | $904 | -$352 | -28.0% |
| New Jersey | $1,402 | $146 | 11.6% |
| New Mexico | $1,112 | -$144 | -11.5% |
| New York | $1,322 | $66 | 5.3% |
| North Carolina | $724 | -$532 | -42.4% |
| North Dakota | $1,028 | -$228 | -18.2% |
| Ohio | $868 | -$388 | -30.9% |
| Oklahoma | $1,290 | $34 | 2.7% |
| Oregon | $1,150 | -$106 | -8.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,198 | -$58 | -4.6% |
| Rhode Island | $1,678 | $422 | 33.6% |
| South Carolina | $1,138 | -$118 | -9.4% |
| South Dakota | $1,060 | -$196 | -15.6% |
| Tennessee | $1,100 | -$156 | -12.4% |
| Texas | $1,516 | $260 | 20.7% |
| Utah | $930 | -$326 | -26.0% |
| Vermont | $862 | -$394 | -31.4% |
| Virginia | $752 | -$504 | -40.1% |
| Washington | $970 | -$286 | -22.8% |
| West Virginia | $1,150 | -$106 | -8.4% |
| Wisconsin | $870 | -$386 | -30.7% |
| Wyoming | $1,120 | -$136 | -10.8% |
Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to compare prices from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company uses a different method to calculate prices, so rate quotes may be quite different between companies.
| Model Year | Comprehensive | Collision | Liability | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Leaf | $346 | $660 | $390 | $1,554 |
| 2023 Nissan Leaf | $332 | $656 | $398 | $1,544 |
| 2022 Nissan Leaf | $320 | $640 | $416 | $1,534 |
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | $310 | $612 | $430 | $1,510 |
| 2020 Nissan Leaf | $292 | $592 | $442 | $1,484 |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf | $282 | $548 | $452 | $1,440 |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf | $270 | $516 | $456 | $1,400 |
| 2017 Nissan Leaf | $258 | $464 | $460 | $1,340 |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf | $234 | $400 | $464 | $1,256 |
| 2014 Nissan Leaf | $228 | $374 | $474 | $1,234 |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | $210 | $346 | $474 | $1,188 |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf | $206 | $314 | $478 | $1,156 |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf | $192 | $288 | $474 | $1,112 |
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 Cheaper Nissan Leaf Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf consists of having a decent driving record, having a good credit score, being claim-free, and maximizing policy discounts. Take the time to comparison shop every other policy renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.
The following items are a condensed summary of the ideas that were touched on in the above illustrations.
- 16 to 18-year-old drivers are expensive to insure, possibly costing $405 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- Drivers considered higher risk with multiple at-fault accidents pay on average $1,470 more each year than a driver with a clean driving record
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $425 each year
- You may be able to save as much as $150 per year simply by shopping early and online
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $4,858 |
| 20 | $2,896 |
| 30 | $1,294 |
| 40 | $1,256 |
| 50 | $1,150 |
| 60 | $1,128 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,534 |
| $250 | $1,406 |
| $500 | $1,256 |
| $1,000 | $1,112 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $1,256 |
| 50/100 | $1,349 |
| 100/300 | $1,465 |
| 250/500 | $1,766 |
| 100 CSL | $1,395 |
| 300 CSL | $1,650 |
| 500 CSL | $1,836 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $6,900 |
| 20 | $4,620 |
| 30 | $2,764 |
| 40 | $2,722 |
| 50 | $2,600 |
| 60 | $2,578 |
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 | $66 |
| Multi-vehicle | $67 |
| Homeowner | $20 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $87 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $81 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $53 |
| Advance Quote | $60 |
| Online Quote | $88 |
| Total Discounts | $522 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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