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UPDATED: May 14, 2024

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The average auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $234, collision costs $400, and liability costs around $464. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $514 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $2,722. Teens cost the most to insure at $4,858 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,256

Policy rates broken down by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Prices include $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for all Leaf models.

Price Range Variability

For a driver in their 40's, Nissan Leaf insurance rates go from as cheap as $514 for basic liability insurance to the much higher price of $2,722 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live can make a big difference on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations are shown to have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The example below illustrates how location helps determine insurance prices.

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

The examples above highlight why everyone should compare prices for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below breaks down estimated Nissan Leaf insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $734
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $144 every year
  • The estimated rate for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Selecting pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost $1,534
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay up to $2,722 or more
  • Policy cost with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can cost as much as $4,858 or more

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

Insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving characteristics, and liability limits and deductibles.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 a year, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay at least $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 are likely paying $1,500 to $2,100 additional every year, depending on your age. Nissan Leaf insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 43% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut rates by as much as $430 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will increase premiums. Changing 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 has a huge impact on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $960 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or have to pay at least $1,790 on average in Louisiana, New York, 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

Because rates have so much variability, the best way to figure out which auto insurance is cheapest is to regularly compare rates from multiple companies. Each insurance company calculates rates differently, and rates will be varied between companies.

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 the Right Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf requires being safe and accident-free, having good credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and maximizing policy discounts. Invest time comparing rates every other policy renewal by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below you'll find a quick rundown of the ideas that were covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Youthful drivers are expensive to insure, with premiums being up to $405 each month if they have full coverage
  • Drivers considered higher risk with reckless driving or DUI convictions could be forced to pay on average $1,470 more annually than a low-risk driver
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save up to $425 each year
  • You may be able to save approximately $150 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

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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