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Nissan Leaf

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  • 4dr HB S
    Starts at
    $29,010
    84 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB SV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $32,000
    84 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB SV
    Starts at
    $32,100
    84 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB SL
    Starts at
    $35,120
    84 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Backup camera
6.6-kW onboard charger option for faster charging available
Pure battery-electric car
Five-seat compact hatchback

The good & the bad

The good

Drives like a real car
Sprightly acceleration
Zero tailpipe emissions
Low fuel cost
Many tax incentives

The bad

High floor in backseat
Range varies with temperature, terrain
Charger installation can be pricey
Limited public charging infrastructure
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Expert 2015 Nissan Leaf review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Leaf is a purely battery-electric mass-market car. With no onboard range-extending generator like the Chevrolet Volt’s, the Leaf has an EPA-estimated range of 84 miles before it needs to be recharged. A five-seat compact four-door hatchback, the Leaf is eligible for federal and state tax incentives. Competitors include the Ford Focus Electric and Mitsubishi i.
New for 2015
The base model gains Nissan’s B-Mode, which applies the regenerative braking more aggressively. SV and SL grades receive hands-free text messaging and voice destination entry as well.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • 16-inch steel wheels with covers
  • 17-inch alloy wheels available
  • Rear spoiler
  • Locking and lighted charge port on car’s nose
  • Heated door mirrors
  • LED taillights; available LED headlamps
  • Available fog lamps
  • Small solar panel atop the SL’s liftgate spoiler trickle-charges 12-volt battery

Interior Highlights

  • Seats five
  • Cloth upholstery; leather-trimmed seats available
  • 60/40-split folding backseat
  • Front and rear heated seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • CD stereo with MP3 jack and iPod connectivity
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Dash screen shows range and energy usage
  • Available auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Available Pandora integration for iPhone
  • Available navigation system has an Eco Route mode that suggests energy-saving routes

Under the Hood

  • 107-horsepower electric motor
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 24-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack
  • 3.6-kilowatt onboard charger recharges car in seven hours on 240 volts or 21 hours on 120 volts
  • Available 6.6-kW onboard charger cuts charging time to four hours at 240 volts
  • Available direct current quick-charge port can recharge battery to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes
  • Three drive modes: Normal, Eco-Mode and B-Mode

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Brake assist
  • Traction control
  • Backup camera
  • Lithium-ion battery pack disconnects upon airbag deployment, water intrusion

 

2015 Nissan Leaf review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Leaf is a purely battery-electric mass-market car. With no onboard range-extending generator like the Chevrolet Volt’s, the Leaf has an EPA-estimated range of 84 miles before it needs to be recharged. A five-seat compact four-door hatchback, the Leaf is eligible for federal and state tax incentives. Competitors include the Ford Focus Electric and Mitsubishi i.
New for 2015
The base model gains Nissan’s B-Mode, which applies the regenerative braking more aggressively. SV and SL grades receive hands-free text messaging and voice destination entry as well.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • 16-inch steel wheels with covers
  • 17-inch alloy wheels available
  • Rear spoiler
  • Locking and lighted charge port on car’s nose
  • Heated door mirrors
  • LED taillights; available LED headlamps
  • Available fog lamps
  • Small solar panel atop the SL’s liftgate spoiler trickle-charges 12-volt battery

Interior Highlights

  • Seats five
  • Cloth upholstery; leather-trimmed seats available
  • 60/40-split folding backseat
  • Front and rear heated seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • CD stereo with MP3 jack and iPod connectivity
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Dash screen shows range and energy usage
  • Available auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Available Pandora integration for iPhone
  • Available navigation system has an Eco Route mode that suggests energy-saving routes

Under the Hood

  • 107-horsepower electric motor
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 24-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack
  • 3.6-kilowatt onboard charger recharges car in seven hours on 240 volts or 21 hours on 120 volts
  • Available 6.6-kW onboard charger cuts charging time to four hours at 240 volts
  • Available direct current quick-charge port can recharge battery to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes
  • Three drive modes: Normal, Eco-Mode and B-Mode

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Brake assist
  • Traction control
  • Backup camera
  • Lithium-ion battery pack disconnects upon airbag deployment, water intrusion

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Nissan Leaf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
3/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 49 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.5
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Sofia pistus from Mansfield, ohio
    Owns this car
    March 21, 2021

    Electric car that will amaze

    Ok so don't let the miles or lack of engin noise scare you and you'll be fine! Electric vehicles are different from a 2015 chevy spark that cost $300 per tire, $70 oil change and $15 gas in week to $3-5 to fill up if want to pay at walmart. Charges from normal 110v socket over night. Its a trade higher insurance avg 23% and plate cost vs oil and gas costs. It should balance out plus way more fun to drive knowing gas is not a factor and your wall plug is always in trunk!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Fastfr8 from LA,CA
    Owns this car
    December 16, 2020

    Value and solidly built

    I use it for local use and it is PERFECT for that, heated steering wheel, seats are a nice touch, maps, navigation work great, phone interface phenomenal. If it weren't so nimble, I would think it was a luxury car! LA is finding this out, they are disappearing and the prices are going up! So is the range!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Brenda from Medford, OR
    Owns this car
    December 12, 2020

    Great Little Electric Car that seats 5

    This car doesn't have an engine, transmission, or gas tank and doesn't need oil changes! Little to no maintenance required. It is a fully electric vehicle and at five years old, missing one battery bar, it has an estimated 81 miles per charge. You can charge it many places for free, or you can get a subscription and charge as much as you want for $20 at certain public chargers. You can plug it into any regular outlet at home, or use special chargers that charge it a lot faster. You can install a Level 2 charger at home too (some utilities have discount programs), and it costs a lot less to own this EV than a gas car. It's a great little car with a lot of pep! It is best for driving around town, but it does have a fast charge port (Level 3) so that you can use the fast chargers up and down the interstate. Driving at high speeds for a long time and using the fast charger a lot can cause the batter to get too hot, which makes it less efficient and may even delay your trip if you aren't mindful of it - not really a problem if you keep an eye on it for big road trips, but it does take a long time to go a long distance because of stopping to charge. It is one of the safest EVs on the road too.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By sooomanypuppies from Baltimore, MD
    Owns this car
    October 27, 2020

    Best in class

    Can't compare it to Tesla. Can't compare it to a Honda Civic. It's truly one-of-a-kind and the Nissan company did a great job in capturing the market.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mamabear from Perry, Ok
    Owns this car
    July 15, 2020

    Best car ever!

    This car is very economical, never buy fossil fuel again! Great car for in town commuting! Also, no oil change ever! Super comfortable. Great car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Surf11 from San Diego CA
    Owns this car
    July 10, 2020

    Love this car!! Nice drive and ultra reliable!!

    my commuter car and I get to use the commuter lane when traffic is heavy!! Easy and fast charging. Can be fast charged in 2 hrs.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By KonaKana from Annapolis, Maryland
    Used to own this car
    June 3, 2020

    Most reliable and comfortable vehicle I’ve owned

    This vehicle met all of my needs except for the range. The Leaf was a comfortable and fun car to drive my dog and family members around town for the 3 years and 15100 miles. This Leaf generation (2011-2017) is best for city use only as highway use seriously drains the range by at least 30 miles.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Tim from Omaha, NE
    Owns this car
    May 17, 2020

    Great car

    Car works well. Maintenance has been minimal; replaced 12 volt battery when three years old, and new ball-joints at 45k miles which was done at a local garage for $310. An unadvertised cool function is that if you have a newborn who is sleeping upon arrival home, you can pull into the garage, crack a window, and keep the AC running while still working in the garage--no CO risk, and no upset baby.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Willie D from Minneapolis, MN
    Owns this car
    March 20, 2020

    The most enjoyable driving ever

    I love everything about this car except the range. If you were looking for a car that doesn’t need to go much more than 90 miles in the summer and don’t mind just using the heated seats and heated steering wheel in the colder climates, then this is the car for you. It’s so quiet and great for the environment. I drive for Lyft every once in a while and many people were impressed by the smooth feel and zippy acceleration. Charging station infrastructure is only getting better and there are several free fast chargers near me which makes it by far the cheapest car I’ve ever owned to operate.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Moronta1 from Gilbert Arizona
    Owns this car
    December 26, 2019

    The life of battery stopped charging at 72k

    Nissan Leaf is not a good car to have. I wasted 28,000 and car battery stopped charging at 72k. Nissan sold me a warranty for 1,300 and did not cover anything. Car is in the garage with no value. This car was a bad choice. Do not buy Nissan Leaf. Buy Honda
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By tjk from Vallejo, CA
    Owns this car
    May 6, 2019

    Most Reliable and Fun Car I've Ever Owned

    I've never been more pleased with a car. Not only did I save tons of money - with the federal, state, and local rebates, plus avoiding gas stations for years! - but it handles well because the battery causes its weight to be low, and it accelerates fast because the power's electric and right there all the time! Great interior room, too - moved chairs in it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nissan Leaf Owner from Charlottte, NC
    Owns this car
    March 31, 2019

    Everyone should have an electric car

    This car rocks! It's sleek, quiet, peppy and fun. And it's helping Mother Earth. My only frustration is that the charger infrastructure in the city/across the USA isn't further developed.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Nissan Leaf?

The 2015 Nissan Leaf is available in 3 trim levels:

  • S (1 style)
  • SL (1 style)
  • SV (2 styles)

What is the electric range of the 2015 Nissan Leaf?

The 2015 Nissan Leaf can travel 84 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2015 Nissan Leaf reliable?

The 2015 Nissan Leaf has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Nissan Leaf owners.

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Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Nissan Leaf. 95.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 49 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 4.7

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