Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates
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The average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $234, collision costs $400, and liability is $464. Liability-only coverage costs around $514 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $2,722. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at $4,858 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,256
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Full coverage includes $500 physical damage deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all U.S. states and for all Leaf models.
Price Range Variability
For a 40-year-old driver, Nissan Leaf insurance rates go from as cheap as $514 for just liability coverage to the much higher price of $2,722 for high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on auto insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have fewer collision claims than larger metro areas.
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Detailed Rate Analysis
The chart below details estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The lowest rate with discounts is $734
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $144 annually
- The estimated rate for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,256
- Choosing pricier low deductibles will cost $1,534
- Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $2,722 or more
- Policy cost with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver for full coverage may cost $4,858
Insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record, and policy deductibles and limits.
A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 every 12 months on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay upwards of $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 additional every year, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 43% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
Choosing high deductibles can reduce rates by up to $430 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $417 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Your home state also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $910 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or as much as $1,700 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.
| 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% |

Because rates have so much variability, the best way to find out exactly what you will pay is to regularly compare rates from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company uses a different rate calculation, and rates will be varied 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 More Affordable Nissan Leaf Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf consists of being a safe and courteous driver, having good credit, not filing small claims, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Invest the time to shop around every couple of years by getting quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.
Below is a summary of the material that was illustrated above.
- Insureds who require higher levels of liability will pay about $510 every year to raise from a 30/60 limit to higher 250/500 limits
- Teenage drivers pay higher rates, as much as $405 each month if they have full coverage
- Drivers considered higher risk who have multiple accidents or major violations pay an average of $1,470 more each year for auto insurance
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save up to $425 each year
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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