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Used 2023 Nissan LEAF Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Nissan Leaf is a compact electric hatchback available in two versions: the base S and the SV Plus. The Leaf S has a 40-kWh battery pack that's good for an EPA-estimated 149 miles of range. Nissan upgrades the Leaf SV Plus with a 62-kWh battery that provides 215 miles of range. The Leaf SV Plus also has a more powerful 214-horsepower electric motor compared to the base model's 147-hp motor. Notable features include:

S
Starts you off with:

  • 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
  • Automatic headlights
  • Illuminated and locking charge port
  • CHAdeMO fast-charging port
  • Automatic climate control
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats
  • Four USB ports (two front, two rear)
  • Keyless entry and push-button start

All Nissan Leafs come with these standard advanced driver aids and tech features:

  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Four-speaker audio system
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Leaf back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

SV Plus
Adds to the S with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Foglights
  • Heated outside mirrors
  • Heated front seats
  • Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming inside mirror
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Heat pump (heats the cabin more efficiently than a normal heater)

These tech and advanced driver aids are included in the SV Plus:

  • Navigation system
  • NissanConnect Services (remotely check battery status and control charging and HVAC through an app)
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Leaf and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Nissan and the car in front)
  • ProPilot Assist (uses adaptive cruise control and lane centering for semi-automated driving)

The 2023 Nissan Leaf does not offer any optional feature packages.

Which LEAF trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Leaf S comes at an attractive price, but its short driving range might not be enough for many drivers. We recommend the Leaf SV Plus for its longer driving range and generous amount of standard advanced driver aids and tech.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
LEAF S
LEAF SV PLUS
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S
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 3,283 rpm
214 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Engine torque
236 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
250 lb-ft @ 800 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
205/55R16
215/50R17
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
123 / 99 / 111 MPGe
121 / 98 / 109 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
149 mi.
212 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
32
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
8.0 hr.
11.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
36.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,509 lb.
3,900 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
Height
61.4 in.
62.0 in.
Length
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$26,815
$33,470
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.36
$0.45
Depreciation
$9,870
$14,557
Financing
$3,392
$4,537
Taxes & Fees
$1,295
$1,673
Fuel
$3,907
$3,993
Insurance
$3,790
$3,790
Maintenance
$3,181
$3,540
Repairs
$1,380
$1,380
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Exterior
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Glacier White
Super Black
Gun Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Glacier White
White/Black
Super Black
Gun Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Pearl White Tricoat