No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Nissan Leaf Review Some people still think the Nissan Leaf is a good option, even though it is one of the oldest battery-electric cars on the market. It costs less than $30,000 to buy, making it one of the cheapest EVs on the market. It has a range that costs something. The Leaf S has 149 miles, while the SV Plus, which costs more, has 212 miles. Because Nissan can only fast-charge at a maximum of 50 kW DC, both cars are not as good as rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3. We were only able to get 180 miles of range from one charge on the highway at 75 mph. At this price, though, the Leaf’s hatchback flexibility makes sense as a second car that is used around town and can be charged in the evening. The current Leaf will likely soon no longer be made. The company hasn’t said when the new Leaf will come out, but it has said that it will be available in the future. Choose the 2024 Nissan Leaf if it is still available if you want to buy one right now. Everything about it is the same, except for the $3,750 government EV tax credit, which will end after 2025. What's New? The Nissan Leaf won’t change at all until 2025. Pros and Cons Pros Sizes and ways of moving that are right for a city. Helpful tools for helping the driver. It costs less than $30,000 to start. Cons Not enough movement, and charging slowly. An interior that looks and feels cheap and uses old technology. It should be soon that the next model arrives. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Leaf cars have a drive for all four wheels. The base Leaf S has a 147-horsepower electric engine and a 40-kWh battery pack, which aren’t very powerful by today’s standards. The Leaf SV Plus now has a bigger 62.0 kWh battery and 214 horsepower. The e-Pedal function on the Leaf lets you switch between the different regenerative stopping modes. When the driver lets off the gas, the car can coast in one mode. On the other hand, it slows down and uses extra energy to charge the battery. Safety The ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous driving mode is unique to Nissan and can be added to any model. However, the Safety Shield 360 suite of driver-assistance features comes as standard. Important safety features are: Automatic emergency brakes that can tell if a person is on the road. Blind-spot detection and back cross-traffic alert are standard. I have an adaptive cruise control mode and a semi-autonomous drive mode. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The Leaf looks high-end even though it’s mostly made of black plastic inside. This is because the material is well-thought-out and consistent. There is a large standard speedometer and a 7.0-inch digital readout that can be changed to show different data in the gauge cluster. The Leaf’s back seat is as comfortable as a Lazy Boy and big enough for two people. The Leaf has one of the best trunk spaces in its class, even though folding the back seat doesn’t make the load floor level. It used only to fit seven pieces of carry-on luggage behind the rear seat, but now it can hold 19. The Chevy Bolt EV, on the other hand, could fit up to 16 people when the back seats were folded down and five people in the trunk. The Leaf is still the best electric car, even though the Niro EV, which looks more like an SUV, could hold a little more stuff in our tests. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG Our test car, an SV Plus, got 98 MPGe on our 75 mph highway fuel-economy route, which is more than its 94 MPGg EPA highway rating. EVs don’t always get the speed mileage that the EPA says they should, but during our test, we were able to go 180 miles. Infotainment and Connectivity Every Leaf model comes with an 8.0-inch tablet for entertainment that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Navigation is an extra feature that can be added if desired. The new Nissan Connect software interface is easy to use and responds to inputs, even though it looks bad. The Leaf’s six-speaker sound system is good enough for music lovers, but the extra seven-speaker Bose system didn’t impress us during our test drive. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The Leaf can be plugged into either a 240-volt or a regular 120-volt tap, even though they charge at very different speeds. Nissan says that both the regular Leaf and the bigger Leaf Plus battery can be charged in seven hours with a 240-volt wire. Every trim has a DC fast-charging port built in. The 40.0-kWh battery in the Leaf S can only go 149 miles, which is pretty close. It has less than half the range of the Long Range model of the Model 3, but it might work for some drivers who only have short trips. The SV Plus has a 212-mile EPA-rated driving range thanks to its bigger battery pack. Price and How to Choose The SV Plus is the best deal in this comparison because it is cheaper, has a longer range, a better electric motor, and many great features. It has automatic climate control, keyless entry with a push-button start, automatic headlights, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen system that works with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
