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The average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $234, collision insurance costs $400, and liability insurance is $464. Buying just liability costs around $514 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers 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 broken down by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Prices include $500 policy deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Leaf trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For the average driver, Nissan Leaf insurance rates range from as low as $514 for your basic liability-only policy to a much higher 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 has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations are shown to have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The price range example below illustrates how location impacts insurance prices.

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

The examples above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes for a targeted area and risk profile, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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More Rate Information

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $734
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $144 every year
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles will cost an extra $278 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $2,722
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a teen driver with full coverage can cost as much as $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

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

An older driver with a clean driving record and high deductibles could pay as little 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 can expect to pay at least $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance rates. 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 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $417 more per 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 $1,500 to $2,100 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost anywhere 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 the Right Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on Nissan Leaf insurance consists of being safe and accident-free, maintaining good credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Spend time shopping around at least once a year by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

Below you'll find a quick rundown of the primary concepts that were touched on above.

  • You may be able to save approximately $150 per year just by shopping early and online
  • High-risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,470 more annually than a low-risk driver
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $425 each year
  • Youthful drivers are charged the highest rates, with premiums being up to $405 each month for 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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