2025 Nissan LEAF

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2025 Nissan LEAF Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Quiet and comfortable driving experience
Attractively priced

Cons

The Leaf's type of fast-charging port isn't widely supported
Less range than most other EVs
Limited small-item storage
The back seats don't fold flat

What's new

The Leaf carries over unchanged for 2025
Part of the second Leaf generation that debuted for 2018

Overview

The Nissan Leaf started turning fall colors a few years ago, and it's looking pretty brown for 2025. There are two versions available: the base Leaf that can go an estimated 149 miles on a full charge and the upgraded SV Plus version that can go just 212 miles. Those EPA range estimates are much shorter than those of other electric vehicles, some of which can exceed 300 miles. The Leaf is also stuck with a near-obsolete charge port that can make public fast charging a headache. The Leaf still clings onto its tree (and this metaphor) with a low price, but that's about it.

Nissan LEAF EV Insights

Trim:

LEAF S

Range

149 miles

EPA Estimated Range

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 127 miles after 8 years.^{Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

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Charging

CHAdeMO^{The CHAdeMO standard has been phased out for most new models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.}

Plug Type

8 hrs

240V Home Charging^{Estimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.}

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

When can I use NACS/Tesla charging stations?

EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

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Cost to Drive

$45/mo

LEAF

$156/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Blame Chad Emo

The name sounds like a preppy dude in a whiny 2000s rock band, but the Leaf's CHAdeMO charge port should be reason for plenty of angst in its own right. Although common originally, CHAdeMO has gone the way of Beta video tapes. Two other EV fast-charging plug types — CCS and the Tesla-style NACS — have supplanted it. Buying a plug adapter can help mitigate this problem. But there's still no getting around the Leaf's short range and slow charging times.

Competitors to consider

The new Chevrolet Equinox EV is worth checking out. It's roomier and more modern than the Leaf and can go more than 300 miles on a charge. Other low-priced alternatives we recommend include the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV.

What's it like to live with?

Edmunds lived with a Nissan Leaf for 9,500 miles during this second-generation's first year on the market. Back then, the only battery/motor combo available was what you'll find in today's base Leaf S, so this Leaf's One-Year Road Test is still a great resource for that version. In short, we found that while it would never be the car of choice for a long drive, its perky acceleration and smart one-pedal driving made it a great choice for commute duty. Also, unlike some other EVs we tested in that era, it was as reliable as an anvil.

Which LEAF does Edmunds recommend?

In the past, we have recommended stepping up to SV Plus as its greater range and added creature comforts make it a stronger overall vehicle. Now, with better alternatives to the SV Plus, the base Leaf S seems like the strongest of the lot. Why? Because there's nothing else like it. If you want a simple new EV for a low price and don't need road-trip-friendly range, it's the way to go.

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Very good value but be prepared for new tires

mongo, 05/12/2022

2022 Nissan LEAF S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)

By combining Nissan incentives and state rebates, I was able to lease this car for peanut money. A total no brainer. It has much greater range than it is rated for. At 85% charge my range is 165 miles. I see no reason to get the “plus” model given the extra cost. The base model has so much tech where it counts (car play and safety stuff) and low tech where you don’t care (manual …

Awesome EV...

Todd Z, 05/02/2022

2022 Nissan LEAF SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)

We purchased a SL Plus a few months ago. Its a great car. We charge it about once a week - the 225 range is perfect for our use pattern. The level 2 charger (included) was easy to install at our garage after we upgraded the outlets. Inside its very comfortable with great visibility. The Media and dash are simple to use and more like a traditional auto. The EV related menus are …

Great little EV.

Taylor, 07/18/2021

2021 Nissan LEAF S PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)

I’ve only had it for a month but so far it’s been great. With the Nissan Rebates, State and Federal rebates I ended up paying only $21k plus tax. UPDATE: 20,000 miles and still feels like new. No creeks or rattles. Just plug it in and go.

2022 Leaf - almost great

Curtis, 06/27/2022

2022 Nissan LEAF SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)

We were on a 3-month waiting list when an SV Plus came in for someone in the wrong color; silver. Since silver was our preference, we jumped on it. To have the "privilege" of purchasing it, I had to immediately put $500 down to hold it for the next day. The dealer told me they were charging $2000 over MSRP, but our Honda Odyssey had been totaled by a tree falling on our driveway and we … needed a car...and really wanted to get an EV. We still have a Subaru Outback 2.5i for a gas car. So we are comparing the Leaf not to an expensive sports car, but rather to a 4WD station wagon, and the Honda Odyssey we owned before it got crushed. We no longer need a minivan. One note about the dealer: very nice and clear about things, and it feels like I have a new friend. They were always upfront about the charges. So while I didn't like paying over MSRP, I understand supply & demand. Not naming them here, but they got a top review from me. Qualifies for fed. $7500 tax credit. What we've found is that we really like to drive the Leaf as much as possible. The Outback does many things better than the Leaf, has better interior design, ground clearance, traction, and can handle long trips, but for daily driving my wife, my 16-year-old son, and I all prefer the Leaf. We sort of fight over who gets to use it each day. Here's why: It's more fun to drive and we like the economy of it. The dog* fits easily in the back. That's all. * (65 lb. Standard Poodle - similar in size to a Golden or Lab. The rear door has a sill 9" higher than the interior floor, so your dog needs to jump over that. It's actually 1" TALLER than the 28" high Outback rear opening. The poodle has no problem with that, but some dogs might need a lift up.) The Outback is no sports car, and compared to the Leaf it sounds like it's suffering under anything more than gentle acceleration. The Leaf feels effortless in its stronger acceleration and is smoother over the road and quieter inside. Much quieter under acceleration, but at all other times as well. We like the steering. The e-pedal has become fun to use and after a brief resistance by my wife, we all use it now. It's free to charge (level 2) at the YMCA while we're working out. Charging at home is easy and far cheaper than gas. It's been so easy to keep charged that after 3 months we still haven't put in the level 2 plug! Yeah, we don't have long commutes and we only bother topping it up every 3-5 days or so. It's never been below 45% charge. I usually stop charging between 80% and 90%. We went to the gym, did some errands, and came back home with more charge than when we left. That being said, it could have been so much better, but for some disappointing design decisions by Nissan. The SV Plus is the middle 2022 trim level, and in 2023 I think it's the highest because they simplified the lineup. Remember, despite all the things in the list of dislikes below, we all still want to use it. That might not be true compared to any other EV though. #1 worst idea is continuing to use the soon-to-be-abandoned CHAdeMO high speed charging port when you KNOW the CCS type is taking over. This is going to end up as a class-action lawsuit if they don't make an adapter soon. They know it's happening because their next-gen Ariya EV uses CCS... Nissan abandoned the standard they were the champion of, and now it will be like Betamax vs VCR, so all Leaf owners (even 2023) are going to be really upset because nobody is going to continue to install those chargers for highway trips. The "Nissan Canto" is the sound it makes via external speakers at low speeds to warn pedestrians. I know Nissan spent a ton of $$ to develop it as a "branding sound" but it sounds weird like the car is a sick other-worldly whale and will break down soon. PLEASE send an update with more sound options! Copy Porsche instead of the electric Rivian Amazon delivery van. Maybe Audi...but, not really. Porsche does it best at this point. It has a very awkward HUMP in the floor in the center of the back seats. All the other EVs tout their flat floors....oh, Nissan how could you have this car on the market for so long and still have a hump that makes the center rear seat a hellish place to sit? The Leaf has zero front storage space. No frunk space at all. Come on, this isn't the first generation of the car! It has front-wheel drive when EV's should all have rear wheel or all wheel drive. All that torque and the weight shifts to the rear wheels. Bad engineering choice. Rear windows don’t go all the way down. A few inches of glass stick up. Sad. Anyone over 6' tall has to bow down to sit in the back seats or hit their head. My 6'4" son can't ride back there comfortably at all. It's actually kind of dangerous if you hit a bump. Rear seats don't fold flat so the expanded cargo area is very disappointing. No spare tire or jack. Passenger front window doesn’t have one touch up / down like the driver's window. Just a bit annoying to save a tiny bit of money. Glossy black plastic in places you touch always looks bad. Matte faux carbon fiber on dash where you never touch looks better even if you do touch it. Why use the glossy plastic instead of the carbon fiber stuff? (if you must put hard plastic in the touch zones) The center armrest is designed to be an insult to both driver and passenger, and the storage under it is way too small. Wost center console design I've ever seen, except the phone slot is OK...should be wider but it's decent. Glove compartment is small, but takes up a lot of dash space because the door and edges are so thick. Why use this cheap-feeling door that is overly thick...but hollow. There's tons of space for a decent glove compartment, but they wasted it. If the car is plugged in, you can remotely START charging (but never do, because you always want to start the moment you plug in) but you cannot remotely STOP charging, which you may want to do at 90% for example. Nor can you set a % charge stop limit in the car menu. You can set a stop timer. You have to guess, hmm, in 6 hours it should be around 85% so stop then. The fog lights are warm white, but the other lights are cooler white. They should just match, or fog lights could be yellow, the right color for their function. External cameras are low quality. Or maybe it's the display. The rear one is grainy in low light and has a poor image. The rear camera on my Outback looks better and brighter in dim light than what I can see with my own eyes. The Leaf needs a decent rear camera Nissan has factory all-weather floor mats but NOT for the rear cargo area. Even the dealer didn't know this because I paid them for all 5 mats and they were shocked the cargo mat that arrived was carpet. The poodle likes to swim and carpet back there wasn't going to work. They had to get a rubber one from Weathertech. The navigation system is so unresponsive (too much delay on the touchscreen when dragging or zooming the map) we never use it. It has only WIRED Android auto/ Apple carplay. Not using wireless in 2022 is lame. I'd rather just prop my phone up and use that, so the whole built-in system just doesn't ever get used. If it's going to be that bad, maybe they should provide a nice place to clamp a phone. I am happy that it has many of the main functions on physical buttons. All that being said, it fulfills its main function as a fun, quiet, useful, & economical daily car.

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2025 Nissan LEAF Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,140
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$600 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	149 miles
Cost to Drive	$45/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	8.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the LEAF include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	10.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Acceptable
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Nissan LEAF a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 LEAF both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 LEAF gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the LEAF has 23.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Nissan LEAF. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Nissan LEAF?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Nissan LEAF:

The Leaf carries over unchanged for 2025
Part of the second Leaf generation that debuted for 2018

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Is the Nissan LEAF reliable?

To determine whether the Nissan LEAF is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the LEAF. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the LEAF's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Nissan LEAF a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Nissan LEAF is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 LEAF gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 LEAF is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Nissan LEAF?

The least-expensive 2025 Nissan LEAF is the 2025 Nissan LEAF S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $28,140.

Other versions include:

S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) which starts at $28,140
SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) which starts at $36,190

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What are the different models of Nissan LEAF?

If you're interested in the Nissan LEAF, the next question is, which LEAF model is right for you? LEAF variants include S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), and SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD). For a full list of LEAF models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2025 Nissan LEAF

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2025 Nissan LEAF Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Nissan LEAF EV Insights

Range

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Am I Ready for an EV?

Edmunds spotlight: Blame Chad Emo

Competitors to consider

What's it like to live with?

Which LEAF does Edmunds recommend?

Save as much as $10,308 with Edmunds Click on the trim you’re interested in to see what Edmunds suggests you should pay to get a good deal. Savings vary by trim; $10,308 refers to estimated savings off of MSRP for the SV PLUS trim.

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Very good value but be prepared for new tires

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Great little EV.

2022 Leaf - almost great

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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