What Is the 2024 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 least expensive electric vehicles available today. Moving up to a pricier Leaf Plus nets a larger 60-kWh battery and a more powerful electric motor. The EPA-estimated driving range in the Leaf Plus improves to 212 miles, compared to 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 2024 Nissan Leaf?
The Leaf sees no changes for 2024 after a mild cosmetic freshening last year.
What Features in the 2024 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 2024 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 mostly to city driving. A growing field of competitors, however, make the Leaf look and feel behind the times in terms of performance, range, efficiency and interior design quality.
