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Nissan Leaf

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Key specifications

Highlights
Electric
Engine Type
106 / 92
MPGe
73 mi.
Range
7 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
Engine
107 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Electric
Engine Type
207 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Not Available
Displacement
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,385 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Safety
Standard
Brake Assist
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Not Available
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Notable features

Pure battery-electric car
Five-seat compact hatchback
100-mile range (estimated)
95 mph top speed
Programmable charge time
Buy or lease

Engine

107 @ -TBD- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Electric Engine Type
207 @ -TBD- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Not Available Displacement

Suspension

MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,385 lbs Base Curb Weight
Not Available gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard Brake Assist

Entertainment

Standard Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Not Available Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Pwr Brake Type
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11.1 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
11.5 x 0.6 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles

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

The good & the bad

The good

Drives like a &quot
real car&quot
Sprightly acceleration
Zero tailpipe emissions
Low fuel cost

The bad

High floor in backseat
Range varies with temperature, terrain
Charger installation can be pricey
Slow rollout
Limited public charging infrastructure

Consumer reviews

4.2 / 5
Based on 58 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.1
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

Battery dies quickly,cost of replacement is 20000t.

Battery dies quickly,cost of replacement is 20000t. we were also told by Nissan dealer that the litium battery is not available or manufactured by Nissan anymore. We made the big mistake to get a used Nissan leaf with 80 000 miles! Sadly it not not like the regular engine, that can be fix or refurbished. So put your money in a gas or petroleum vehicle and not a NIssan. They made this car just to last 10 year and then is garbage
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 3.0
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Battery Degrading

It's a great car. The only problem is that the battery is dying. The range for driving the used Leaf was 50 miles. Now, it's between 26 to 32 miles. But, it's such a great car, I'll drive it until the battery dies. I've saved thousands of dollars by not buying gasoline,. Unfortunately, a new battery costs $5,000 and a used one costs $3,000. And I can't afford that. And Nissan doesn't care. But I love this little car. I've had no mechanical problems at all. But, I wouldn't recommend an electric car if you drive all over the state. A hybrid would be better if you travel a lot. But new electric cars can go further now. But they cost a fortune. My used car cost $6900. And it's paid off after two years. And I'm happy with it even if the battery is dying.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not 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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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Nissan Leaf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
11.0%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
11.0%
Risk of rollover

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