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Estimated insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,234 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $228, collision insurance costs $374, and liability costs around $474. A policy with only liability insurance costs as low as $522 a year, and a high-risk policy costs $2,668 or more. Teenage drivers pay the most at up to $4,788 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,234

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $228
Collision $374
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 deductible amounts, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and for different Leaf trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf range from as low as $522 for liability-only coverage to a much higher rate of $2,668 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Where you live can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities. The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects car insurance rates.

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

These rate differences highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location and risk profile, instead of using average rates.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below breaks down average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $725
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $138 every year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,234
  • Using more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $262 every year
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $2,668
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver with full coverage may cost $4,788 or more

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

Car insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the model of your Leaf, and policy deductibles and limits.

An older driver with no driving violations and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 a year, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers will be charged upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $950 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $1,760 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $400 every year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be as much as 44% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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
2016 Nissan Leaf $234 $400 $464 $1,256
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 Find the Best Cheap Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance requires having a good driving record, having above-average credit, refrain from filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Set aside time to shop around once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The next list is a quick review of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • You may be able to save as much as $140 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Policyholders who require increased levels of liability coverage will pay an extra $520 per year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits to 250/500 limits
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, with the cost nearing $399 per month if full coverage is included
  • Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,430 more each year to buy Nissan Leaf insurance

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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