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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $228 each year, collision costs $374, and liability is estimated at $474. Liability-only insurance costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing around $2,668. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at $4,788 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Includes $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Leaf models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average driver, Nissan Leaf insurance prices go from as cheap as $522 for just liability coverage to a high rate of $2,668 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Geographic Price Range

Living in a larger city can have significant affects on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have fewer collision claims than densely populated cities.

The graphic below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance rates.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why all drivers should get quotes for a specific zip code and their own personal driving habits, instead of using average rates.

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

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Detailed Rate Analysis

The chart below details estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best discount rate is $725
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save about $138 annually
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Using low deductibles for comp and collision coverage will cost $1,496
  • Unlucky drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay at least $2,668 or more
  • The price with full coverage for a teen driver can be $4,788 each year

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Nissan Leaf insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Nissan Leaf insurance rates range from $725 to $4,788

Car insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driving record, and deductibles and policy limits.

More mature drivers with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will be charged as much as $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out at least $1,500 to $2,100 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers ranges as much as 44% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Using high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $400 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase prices. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $890 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or be forced to pay as much as $1,670 on average in Florida, Michigan, 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

Since prices can be so different, the best way to find out your exact price is to do a rate comparison and see which company has the best price. Each auto insurer uses a different method to calculate prices, so rate quotes may be quite different between companies.

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 Buy the Cheapest Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance takes being safe and accident-free, having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Spend time shopping around every other policy renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

Below you'll find a recap of the ideas that were touched on above.

  • Youthful drivers are the costliest to insure, costing up to $399 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Higher risk drivers that have major violations or accidents may pay on average $1,430 more every year than a low-risk driver
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $400 each year
  • You may be able to save up to $140 per year simply by quoting online in advance

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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