Nissan Leaf Insurance Cost in Iowa
Insuring a Nissan Leaf in Iowa costs about $945 a year ($79/month) for full coverage by our estimate — −35% versus the same car nationally — the 4th cheapest of 51 states for this model.
Nissan Leaf insurance in Iowa at a glance
The Nissan Leaf is 13% cheaper than the average vehicle to insure in Iowa, reflecting HLDI collision losses of 96 and comprehensive losses of 57 (100 = average). Iowa's own base rates are 32% lower than the national average, which carries through to every model.
Iowa factors that affect Leaf premiums
- Uninsured drivers: 11.4% of Iowa drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your Leaf.
- Theft: 117 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
- Weather: FEMA rates Iowa's expected annual losses as relatively moderate for hail, relatively high for tornado, very low for hurricane, relatively moderate for inland (river) flooding, relatively high for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
- Crash risk: 1.05 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
- Fault system: At-fault (tort).
Nissan Leaf insurance cost in Iowa cities
| City | Full coverage | Minimum | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,055 | $345 | +12% |
| Cedar Rapids | $1,030 | $340 | +9% |
| Davenport | $1,030 | $340 | +9% |
| Sioux City | $1,010 | $330 | +7% |
| Ankeny | $1,070 | $350 | +13% |
| Iowa City | $1,045 | $345 | +11% |
| West Des Moines | $1,020 | $335 | +8% |
| Ames | $1,010 | $335 | +7% |
Nissan Leaf insurance in Iowa by driver
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $855 | $1,290 | $2,600 | $217 |
| Young adult (22) | $495 | $750 | $1,515 | $126 |
| Adult in their 30s | $310 | $470 | $945 | $79 |
| Adult in their 50s | $285 | $430 | $870 | $73 |
| Senior (72) | $350 | $525 | $1,060 | $88 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $450 | $680 | $1,370 | $114 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $575 | $865 | $1,750 | $146 |
Coverage levels
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $310 | $26 | $255–$365 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $470 | $39 | $385–$555 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $945 | $79 | $775–$1,115 |
Iowa minimum: 20/40/15 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.
Rivals in Iowa
| Model | Full coverage in IA | vs. Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | $1,210 | +28% |
| Toyota Corolla | $1,130 | +20% |
| Volkswagen Golf | $1,045 | +11% |
| Toyota Prius | $1,105 | +17% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Nissan Leaf insurance in Iowa?
About $945 a year ($79 a month) for full coverage and $310 for Iowa's minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 35% less than the national estimate for the same car.
Is the Nissan Leaf cheaper to insure than the average car in Iowa?
The average vehicle in Iowa is about $1,090 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Nissan Leaf is 13% cheaper than average.
Where in Iowa is Nissan Leaf insurance cheapest?
Among the largest Iowa cities, Sioux City has the lowest estimate (about $1,010) and Ankeny the highest (about $1,070).
What insurance do I need for a Nissan Leaf in Iowa?
Iowa requires at least 20/40/15 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- Iowa Insurance Division: Auto Insurance
- Iowa Code 516A.1 (uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and rejection)
- Iowa DOT: Proof of Insurance After a Suspension (SR-22)
- Iowa Insurance Division: Filing Complaints
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- IIHS-HLDI insurance losses by make and model
- FEMA National Risk Index
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey