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UPDATED: May 14, 2024

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U.S. average insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $234 a year, collision insurance costs $400, and liability coverage costs $464. Liability-only insurance costs as little as $514 a year, and high-risk driver insurance 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 by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Rate estimates include $500 physical damage deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Leaf trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver in their 40's, Nissan Leaf insurance prices range from as low as $514 for liability-only coverage to a high of $2,722 for a high-risk insurance policy.

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

Geographic Price Range

Your location has a large influence on the price of insurance. Rural locations have a lower frequency of collision claims than larger metro areas. The diagram below illustrates how location helps determine auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare rates using their specific location and risk profile, rather than using price averages.

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Additional Charts and Tables

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $734
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $1,112 annually
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Choosing low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will increase the cost to $1,534
  • High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $2,722
  • The price for full coverage for a teenage driver can cost $4,858 a year

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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

Car insurance prices for a Nissan Leaf are also quite variable based on your driving record, the trim level and model year, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with no driving violations and high deductibles may only pay around $1,200 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers will be charged in the ballpark of $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in makes a big difference in Nissan Leaf insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $910 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or as much as $1,700 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

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 high deductibles could save up to $430 a year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $417 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,500 to $2,100 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost around 43% to 133% more than average. 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
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 Best Nissan Leaf Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance not only requires being a safe and courteous driver, but also having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Invest time comparing rates at least every other year by requesting quotes from direct companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from several local insurance agents.

Below is a brief recap of the car insurance concepts covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers who tend to receive serious violations pay on average $1,470 more per year for auto insurance
  • You may be able to save around $150 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $425 each year
  • Consumers who purchase higher levels of liability will pay about $510 every year to go from a low limit to 250/500 limits

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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