2024 Nissan LEAF

Price Range: $28,140 - $36,190 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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The Nissan Leaf gets a lot right. It's comfortable and quiet to drive, and a low price makes it attractive to EV shoppers on a tight budget. Just be aware of its drawbacks. A lack of range and mediocre storage are the two biggest.

#2 out of 4

Electric cars

27 Owner Reviews

Pros

Pro:Comes with many standard driver assist features
Pro:Quiet and comfortable driving experience
Pro:Attractively priced
Pro:Large trunk

Cons

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

What’s new

No major changes for 2024
Part of the second Leaf generation introduced for 2018

5 Colors
2 Trims
4 Packages

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Overview

Nissan was the first automaker to build a practical electric vehicle at an attainable price. That EV was the first-generation Leaf, a compact five-door hatchback that paved the path for the affordable electrics to follow it. The latest 2024 Leaf follows the same formula, though in some ways it's lost a lot of its pioneering spirit.

The base 2024 Leaf provides about 150 miles of standard driving range. Upgrade from the base S trim level to the SV Plus, and it supplies about 212 miles of driving on a full battery. Compared to some rivals, these are uncompetitive figures. However, now that Chevrolet has discontinued the Bolt EV, the 2024 Nissan Leaf does have one thing in its favor: price. We expect it to have one of the lowest sticker prices of any EV you can buy for 2024. If the Leaf fits into your lifestyle, we suggest acting sooner rather than later as Nissan has announced plans to discontinue the Leaf in the next year or two.

Which LEAF does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend stepping up to the SV Plus trim because it offers a more powerful electric motor and a larger battery with a longer driving range. In addition, the Leaf SV Plus adds numerous comfort, convenience and safety features.

Nissan LEAF models

The 2024 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 212 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 assistance (steers the Leaf back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts 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)

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At a Glance:

5 Colors
2 Trims
4 Packages

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Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2024 Nissan LEAF.

5 (55%)

4 (26%)

3 (3%)

2 (5%)

1 (11%)

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Most helpful consumer reviews

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 …

Very good value

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 …

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.

Excellent, reliable EV for the price!

Shawn Nelson, 03/20/2022

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

Owned for over a year and no issues. Great overall EV. Comfortable, reliable, and great value. Consistently getting over the EPA range listed.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 Nissan LEAF, so we've included reviews for other years of the LEAF since its last redesign.

2024 Nissan LEAF

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