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UPDATED: Jun 5, 2023

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The average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $234 each year, collision insurance costs $400, and liability is $464. Liability-only insurance costs around $514 a year, and high-risk driver insurance costs $2,722 or more. Teens cost the most to insure at up to $4,858 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,256

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Prices are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Leaf models.

Price Range Variability

For the average driver, Nissan Leaf insurance rates range from as low as $514 for just liability insurance to a high rate of $2,722 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance prices. Rural locations are shown to have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The graphic below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance prices.

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

The examples above highlight why all drivers should compare rates quotes using their specific location and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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More Rate Details

The chart below breaks down average Nissan Leaf insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $734
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $144 every year
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Selecting low deductibles will cost an extra $278 annually
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $2,722
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can cost $4,858

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

Auto insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf also range considerably based on your risk profile, the model of your Leaf, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

More mature drivers with a good driving record and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 every 12 months on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, where even good drivers will have to pay in the ballpark of $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find 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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce rates by up to $430 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $417 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,500 to $2,100 in extra premium every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 43% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 Find Affordable Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Nissan Leaf consists of having a decent driving record, having good credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and possibly higher deductibles. Spend time shopping around at least once a year by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following items are a brief review of the primary concepts that were touched on above.

  • You may be able to save around $150 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers considered higher risk with DUI or reckless driving convictions could be forced to pay on average $1,470 more per year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $425 each year
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers have the highest car insurance rates, with premiums being up to $405 each month if they have full coverage

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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