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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 annually for full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $234 each year, collision insurance costs $400, and liability is $464. A policy with just liability insurance costs around $514 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $2,722. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at up to $4,858 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,256

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Full coverage includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Leaf models.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver around age 40, Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from as cheap as $514 for liability-only coverage to a high rate of $2,722 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $514
Full Coverage $1,256
High Risk $2,722

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on insurance rates. More rural locations have fewer accident claims than larger metro areas. The graphic below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on insurance prices.

Rural Areas $942
Small Cities $1,319
Large Cities $1,696

The ranges above show why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, instead of using price averages.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below shows average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $734
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $144 a year
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Choosing low deductibles will cost $1,534
  • At-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay up to $2,722
  • The price with full coverage for a teen driver can cost as much as $4,858

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Nissan Leaf insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Nissan Leaf insurance rates range from $734 to $4,858 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driver profile, and liability limits and deductibles.

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and high physical damage deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they can expect to pay at least $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you could be paying $1,500 to $2,100 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing high deductibles can reduce prices by up to $430 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $417 more per year. 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 $830 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or as much as $1,790 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by State
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%

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Nissan Leaf insurance rates by U.S. city
Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by Model Year
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
2016 Nissan Leaf $242 $426 $460 $1,286
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

Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of having a decent driving record, having a good credit history, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Set aside time to compare rates every other policy renewal by requesting rates from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following items are a summary of the ideas that were covered above.

  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers are charged the highest prices, with premiums as much as $405 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • Higher risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may pay on average $1,470 more annually than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $425 each year
  • Drivers can save approximately $150 per year just by quoting online in advance

Rates by Driver Age

Nissan Leaf Insurance 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

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,534
$250 $1,406
$500 $1,256
$1,000 $1,112

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Nissan Leaf Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $175

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
Rate after discounts $734

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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