2024 2023

5.0

Nissan Leaf

Starts at:

$28,040

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S Hatchback

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S Hatchback

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Key specifications

Highlights

Electric
Engine Type: 109 - 111
Combined MPGe: 150 mi.
Range: 8 hrs.
Level 2 Charging

Engine

Electric
Engine Type: 236 @ 3283
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 147
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

3,516 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor: Standard
Lane Departure Warning: Standard
Stability Control: Standard
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System

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Interior

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Factory warranties

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Battery

5 years / 60,000 miles

Maintenance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Available cars near you

$21,689 MSRP $29,860

New 2023 Nissan Leaf S

37 mi away
$29,885

New 2023 Nissan Leaf S

107 mi away

The good & the bad

The good

Affordable price

SV Plus acceleration

Brake pedal feel

Maneuverable

ProPilot Assist technology

The bad

Limited driving range compared with other new EVs

Some cheap interior trim pieces

Not compatible with all public chargers

Backseat comfort for adults

Huge ledge where cargo floor and folded backseat meet

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By Vega from Fairfield, CT

Owns this car

July 22, 2023

Smooth Drive

This car drives very smoothly. For such a small car, you don’t feel the road. It feels like you are in an airplane. I have received many compliments from my passengers.

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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2023 Nissan Leaf review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2023 Nissan Leaf?

The Nissan Leaf is a five-seat, four-door compact hatchback with a 147-horsepower electric motor and 40 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. With a starting price below $30,000, the front-wheel-drive Leaf is one of the cheapest electric vehicles available today. Moving up to a pricier Leaf SV Plus adds a larger 60-kWh battery and more powerful electric motor. The EPA-estimated driving range in the SV Plus improves to 212 miles, versus only 149 miles in the base Leaf. Competitors include Hyundai’s Kona Electric and Ioniq 5, the Kia Niro EV and the Tesla Model 3.

What’s New on the 2023 Nissan Leaf?

Nissan has given the Leaf a cosmetic freshening, including a redesigned front grille and bumper, black inner linings for the headlights and new alloy wheel designs. Available trims have been reduced from five to two: the base S model and the longer-range SV Plus.

What Features in the 2023 Nissan Leaf Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
Satellite radio
Cloth seats
Four USB ports
Automatic climate control
Keyless entry
Automatic emergency braking
Blind spot warning
Rear cross-traffic alert
Rear automatic braking

Available features include:

Leather seats
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Bose premium stereo
Adaptive cruise control
Driver drowsiness monitor
360-degree camera system
ProPilot Assist driver-assist system

Should I Buy the 2023 Nissan Leaf?

If you’re interested in making the switch to an EV but balk at the high price tags many of them carry, the Leaf may be worth considering. It’s affordable, easy to drive (thanks to its small size) and offers reasonable range if you stick to mostly city driving. A growing field of competitors, however, can make the Leaf look and feel behind the times in terms of performance, range, efficiency and interior quality.