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UPDATED: Jun 5, 2023

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Estimated insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf are $1,256 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $234, collision costs $400, and liability is $464. Liability-only coverage costs around $514 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $2,722. Teen drivers pay the most at $4,858 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,256

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $234
Collision $400
Liability $464

Rates are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and for different Leaf trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a driver in their 40's, insurance rates for a Nissan Leaf go from the low end price of $514 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a much higher rate of $2,722 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas.

The price range example below illustrates how location helps determine car insurance rates.

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

These rate differences highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes based on a specific location, instead of using price averages.

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Additional Rate Details

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $734
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $144 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,256
  • Choosing more expensive low deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,534
  • At-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $2,722 or more
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a teen driver with full coverage may cost $4,858

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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 prices for a Nissan Leaf also have a wide range based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,200 every 12 months on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay upwards of $4,800 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Nissan Leaf insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $960 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or as much as $1,790 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

Nissan Leaf Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,136 -$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 can reduce prices by up to $430 every year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $417 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With such a large range in prices, the best way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to compare prices and see which company has the best price. Every auto insurance company uses a different rate calculation, so the prices will be substantially different.

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 Cheap Nissan Leaf Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance consists of being a good driver, having above-average credit, refrain from filing small claims, and bundling your home and auto policies. Shop around once a year by quoting rates from direct car insurance companies, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

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

  • You may be able to save as much as $150 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Policyholders who require an increased level of liability coverage will pay about $510 per year to raise from 30/60 bodily injury limits to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 pay the highest prices, with the cost nearing $405 per month if full coverage is included
  • Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation could be forced to pay on average $1,470 more each year than a safer driver

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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