2014
Nissan Leaf

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  • 4dr HB S
    Starts at
    $28,980
    75 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
    $32,000
    75 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
    $35,020
    75 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Electric
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Newly standard backup camera
Available 6.6-kW onboard charger option for faster charging
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 2014 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 75 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 2014
A backup camera is now standard across the lineup.
Exterior Highlights

  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels with covers; 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels available
  • Rear spoiler
  • Locking and lighted charge port on nose of car
  • 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 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

Safety Features

  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system 
  • Traction control
  • Backup camera
  • Lithium-ion battery pack disconnects upon airbag deployment, water intrusion

2014 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 75 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 2014
A backup camera is now standard across the lineup.
Exterior Highlights

  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels with covers; 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels available
  • Rear spoiler
  • Locking and lighted charge port on nose of car
  • 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 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

Safety Features

  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system 
  • Traction control
  • Backup camera
  • Lithium-ion battery pack disconnects upon airbag deployment, water intrusion

Safety review

Based on the 2014 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
4.7 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • By BudsMom from Santa Fe
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2020

    Excellent little car for around town

    the perfect car for commuting if you don't have to drive long distances. Smooth ride, comfortable seats, has a lot of zip, lots of interior space for a small car. Very economical: electricity is less expensive per mile than gasoline, never needs an oil change or tune up because it has no engine, never needs an emmissions test because it has no emmisions.
    • 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 ElectricCarFan from Prescott AZ
    Owns this car
    January 19, 2020

    Extremely reliable, quiet, and economical

    2014 has a range of 80 miles and charges overnight on a 110 volt circuit. Most quiet car I have ever driven. Nissan lined the entire bottom of the car to reduce road noise. The Nissan Leaf, since it's inception, has developed a reputation for longevity and being very dependable. If you like quickness, this car is very fast.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By EV Fan Boy from San Jose, CA
    Owns this car
    May 23, 2019

    This is my dream car!

    The Leaf SL is Nissan's top-of-the line Leaf, with many nice features that distinguish it from other trim levels: Bose audio system, leather seating, front-and-back seat heaters, heated leather steering wheel, AroundView Monitor (four-direction “backup” cameras great for close parking situations), 440v Quick Charger port, premium wheels, etc. This is a gem with 11-bars and lots of life left in the battery. Perfect commuter car. Charges to full 80+ miles overnight using a regular 120v outlet and the included charger. Acceleration is phenomenal (quiet and fast).
    • 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 EVSE from Dallas TX
    Owns this car
    October 21, 2018

    Best car created by man kind tell now

    This car is the start of next generation in car industry .believed by many to lead the futere of electric cars Hence with continuos improvements new models with extra mileage and design will be a fact
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Anne from Portland, OR
    Owns this car
    July 23, 2018

    Made the switch to an EV!

    Love driving this car! And never having to stop at the gas station again! Very responsive and I can plug it into a regular outlet to charge. Easy commuter/ around town car. Comfortable interior with thoughtful design details.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sean from Richmond, VA
    Owns this car
    June 24, 2018

    Fun to drive, no more gas stations!

    It's fun to drive and very sporty when it's not in Eco. Eco is great for traffic and hilly areas since there's less braking needed. Never having to go to a gas station is great. Just plug it in at night and I'm ready to go the next morning. It's great for around town, but with only 80 miles of range I wouldn't have this as my primary car. Great for a two car household.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MSKI from San Francisco
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2018

    Very nice commute car

    Great car, super cost effective. Still a great range and battery life. More range is always nice but with all the free places to charge I get by fine. I like the car enough to consider a battery swap when the range gets low enough to cause concern.
    • 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 Super Sangha from San Jose, CA
    Owns this car
    November 30, 2017

    No More Gas Lines

    My favorite car ever. My Leaf is the SL trim with the premium package, so it is a top-of-the-line Leaf for my 2014 model year and includes all the cool tech features of that year like the four exteriors cameras, Bose sound, etc. I really enjoy all the thoughtful features. Every 20-mile drive I make reminds me that I just saved about $3 and some of my precious time wasted in lines at stinky gas pumps. Charging at night at home is painless. The 90-mile range per charge is plenty for 90% of my Bay Area driving. Still keep a gas-fueled vehicle for our longer trips, but thinking I could just rent a gas car for such trips. Really love the way the Leaf handles and accelerates when you need it to perform in the city or highway. Just pop it out of Eco mode and put the pedal to the medal!
    • 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 Brian from KC, MO
    Owns this car
    October 30, 2017

    0 Maintenance, but low to no resale

    I own the SV model (considered their luxury model with leather seats, Quick Charge, and 'Around View' cameras.) and I love it. The fact that everyone is obsessed with the range, it's eventual degradation, and the shelf life of the batteries themselves, as well as the promise of far better future tech, creates a perfect storm in that it has just about the highest depreciation out there. Otherwise, there is just no EV comparison for the price (if you want ANY space in the vehicle to carry kids).
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Forevermore from Sebastopol, CA
    Owns this car
    October 27, 2017

    EV Future is now!

    We still love our premium Leaf SL. Why? 1. Heated leather seats that deliver you to work toasty and warm. 2. White HOV sticker allows a single driver to bypass the gridlock on the 101. 3. Virtually no maintenance costs. No oil changes, fluid top offs, tuneups, belt changes, etc. 4. With solar power on EV rate, we pay about 1 penny/mile to operate. 5. After we got our Leaf and EV rates, our electrical bill dropped by $130/month while increasing usage. 6. Zippy, can pull across a busy intersection lightening quick. 7. Outstanding Bose sound system with 6 speakers. 8. Spacious in front and back. 9. Premier navigation and 360 degree backup camera. 10 Drives like butter. The smoothest ride ever. Makes you resent all the years you've spent in an ICE vehicle. 11. Your house becomes your fuel station. We rarely rely on the public charging infrastructure. Outstanding car for town and mid-range driving. 12. When our daughter borrowed the car, she didn't need to worry about buying gas!
    • 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 sho_them from Las Vegas, NV
    Owns this car
    September 22, 2017

    Saving the planet one mile at a time, LOL

    Love my electric cars. The "funky" Nissan Leaf is comfortable and loaded with options. Great color combo, took me a while to find this one!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bonysan from Philadelphia PA
    Owns this car
    September 12, 2017

    Nice toy !!!

    2014 NISSAN LEAF SL PREMIUM PACKAGE NAVI w /COLD WEATHER & BOSE PACKAGES FIRST AND SECOND ROW HEATED LEATHER SEATS HEATED LEATHER DRIVING WEEL , CHARGING TIMERS AROUND VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM ( FOUR SIDE VIEW CAMERAS) PREMIUM RIMS , ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE (ZEV) QUICK CHARGE SYSTEM
    • 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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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2014 Nissan Leaf?

The 2014 Nissan Leaf is available in 3 trim levels:

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

What is the electric range of the 2014 Nissan Leaf?

The 2014 Nissan Leaf can travel 75 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 2014 Nissan Leaf reliable?

The 2014 Nissan Leaf has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Nissan Leaf owners.

Is the 2014 Nissan Leaf a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2014 Nissan Leaf. 95.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.9

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