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Nissan Leaf: The Used Buyer's Guide
- Nissan’s kept updating the Leaf, and the brand has clung doggedly to its main virtue against the competition: affordability.
- If you’re in the market for a used Nissan Leaf, here are the questions you must ask (and potential pitfalls to avoid).
- The main distinction between Nissan Leafs is generational. The first-gen Nissan Leaf (2011-17) was a pioneer.
- Second-gen Leafs tend to be priced higher, between $10,000 and $20,000, depending on the age, usage and whether it was a Plus model.
- Almost every used Nissan Leaf should be beneath the $25,000 threshold for the used EV tax credit.
- All lithium-ion batteries lose capacity over time. That can be a particular concern for first-gen Nissan Leafs.
- A 2019 Leaf outperformed several competitors, maintaining its range in cold weather.
- Nissan typically sold Leafs with a three-year or 36,000-mile comprehensive warranty, a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty and (on battery packs larger than the 24 kWh pack) an eight-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty.
- The warranty only covers repairs to bring the battery back up to 9/12 bars.
- For Level 2 home charging, first-gen models came with a base 3.6 kW capacity and an optional upgrade to 6.6 kW.
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