Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback
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Edmunds' Expert Review

byCameron Rogers
Manager, News
Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at Edmunds include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).
Pros
- Quick, smooth acceleration
- Broad complement of driver assistance features
- Offers more range than similarly priced EVs
- Quiet driving experience
Cons
- Lacks a telescoping steering wheel
- Limited small-item storage
- The back seats don't fold flat
What's new
- New Leaf Plus model with a larger battery pack and more powerful motor
- Part of the second Leaf generation introduced for 2018
The first-generation Nissan Leaf's low price, highway-safe top speed and nationwide availability made it the first mass-market electric vehicle. It debuted with 73 miles of range, and over the years Nissan brought out bigger batteries and increased range that allowed the Leaf to keep in step with newer rivals. That is, until the Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt launched recently, each boasting more than 200 miles of range on a single charge.
The regular 2019 Leaf offers 150 miles of range on a charge, which is far less than the Bolt's 238 miles or the Model 3's 310 miles. The new Hyundai Kona Electric should be another strong pick this year thanks to its 258 miles of range. Nissan will be fighting back, however. A Leaf Plus model, which has a larger battery pack, debuts midway through the model year and provides 226 miles of range.
Even if you can't wait for the Plus version, there are still very good reasons to consider the regular Leaf. First of all, 150 miles is still plenty of range and can meet the demands of most commutes and daily errands. Another big selling point is its price: The Leaf undercuts the Bolt and Model 3 by thousands of dollars. We also like its refined driver assistance features and quiet, upscale interior.
The one thing for sure is that there are more choices than ever for an electric vehicle. If you're shopping for an EV, the Leaf is a strong contender.
Notably, we picked the 2019 Nissan Leaf as one of Edmunds' Best Electric Cars and Cheapest New Cars and Cheapest Electric Cars for this year.
What's it like to live with?
Edmunds owned a Nissan Leaf for one year and drove it almost 10,000 miles. To learn more about our experiences, visit the long-term page for our 2018 Nissan Leaf SL. We cover everything from seat comfort to real-world electric range. We found the low maintenance costs and competitive pricing attractive, though its interior gave us an economy-car vibe. Please note that while the 2019 Nissan Leaf is not significantly different than our long-term Leaf, the available Plus trim now has a larger battery for more range. It's the same generation, though, so most of our observations still apply.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
7.9 / 10Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Nissan Leaf SL.
Scorecard
Overall | 7.9 / 10 |
Driving | 8.0 |
Comfort | 8.5 |
Interior | 7.0 |
Utility | 7.5 |
Technology | 8.5 |
Driving
8.0With its more powerful electric motor, the second-generation Nissan Leaf feels far more at home when jockeying for position in traffic than the original car, which was a bit of a slug. Its general smoothness, competent chassis demeanor and steering feel will be utterly familiar to Leaf veterans.
Acceleration
8.0The original was a tortoise, but this second-gen Leaf is more of a hare. Acceleration is brisk, and it's gutsy enough to hold its own in traffic. We can't call it a speed demon, but our measured 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds is far better than the 10.2-second performance of the original.
Braking
8.0The brakes feel smooth, but most routine braking can be handled by easing off the accelerator if you engage the fantastic new e-pedal mode, which adds control and a bit of fun to the daily drive. In our panic-stop test, the Leaf posted a stopping distance of 128 feet, which is average.
Steering
7.0The steering isn't particularly intuitive. The Leaf goes where it's pointed, but the resistance doesn't naturally increase to match the car's turning.
Handling
7.5The low-slung battery helps the Leaf hug the road, and it has the balance and coordination necessary to inspire confidence. But the Leaf's economy-minded tires don't produce enough grip to satisfy those who seek performance and an engaging driving experience.
Drivability
9.0As with most EVs, smooth, instant power and a total absence of shifting make the Nissan Leaf ridiculously easy to drive. It's a good choice if you want to impress your passengers with your chauffeuring skills.
Comfort
8.5It's hard to find fault with the Leaf's basic comfort. It delivers a smooth ride, and the front seats are genuinely comfortable. It's a very serene place to spend time thanks to the inherent quietness of its electric propulsion system.
Seat comfort
8.5We like the Leaf's front seats. They're well-shaped and supportive, yet they still have a nice level of give. They're not overly confining, and they look as if they're well made. Our test driver found them comfortable throughout a four-hour suburban test loop.
Ride comfort
7.5The Leaf's ride is smooth and nicely controlled — it's neither too rigid nor too buoyant. It's good at swallowing large and small bumps alike, but a little road texture feel and intermittent jiggliness do come through.
Noise & vibration
9.0The Leaf's electric drive components don't make any noise and lack the commotion that a non-EV car makes when it changes gears. Wind and road noise is the remaining potential noise source, but it isn't overly prominent.
Climate control
8.0The climate control system is reasonably effective, and you don't have to wait through an engine warm-up phase to get heat because of its electric nature. Liberal use will eat into your range, but this is less of an issue with this big battery. Use the seat heaters instead if you want to conserve.
Interior
7.0Those who have owned the last-generation Leaf will find this one familiar but improved. It features a traditionally located speedometer and improved radio controls. Seating spaciousness and ease of entry are strong points, but the driving position still suffers from the lack of a telescoping wheel.
Ease of use
7.0Basic controls such as window switches and steering stalks are simple and effective. The infotainment system is straightforward, and even though the climate controls look dated, their use is self-evident. Our main gripe pertains to the shifter, which is so odd it includes its own user diagram.
Getting in/getting out
8.0The long doors open wide, and the doorsills are pretty short. The seat height is good for ease of entry, and the roof isn't so low that you have to duck. The rear door openings are generous, and the flattish roofline helps aid entry there, too.
Driving position
6.0Some drivers might find it hard to settle into their ideal position. The driver's seat is mounted somewhat high and may not adjust down far enough to suit the tallest pilots. But the bigger issue could be the tilt-only steering wheel. Without a telescoping function, the wheel can seem far away for some drivers.
Roominess
7.5We found plenty of front and rear legroom, and headroom is generous as well. The Leaf's cabin isn't terribly wide, but it feels appropriate for its size.
Visibility
7.5It's easy to see out thanks to the generously sized windows. Cornering sight lines are aided by peekaboo windows ahead of the front windows, but the rear roof pillars produce a bigger blind spot. The bottom edge of the rear glass is nice and low.
Quality
7.5The interior materials in the Nissan Leaf look a grade better than those of its predecessor and appropriate for the price point. The leather seats in the SL are downright handsome, in fact. Though technically not a quality issue, the interior uses some materials carried over from the previous-generation Leaf, which stand out compared to the newer elements.
Utility
7.5The Leaf offers an impressive amount of cargo space when the seats are in use. Maximum capacity isn't that easy to use because the seats come nowhere near to folding flat. Small-item storage up front could be better.
Small-item storage
6.5You'll want to put most of your things in the cargo area because the pickings are slim up front. The center console box is tight, and the glove compartment is average. You get slender door pockets with molded-in bottle holders and two cupholders in the center console.
Cargo space
8.0The Leaf's standard cargo space is impressive when the rear seats are in the normal position due to a very low floor. Fold them flat, however, and the picture worsens because the overly simplistic folding mechanism merely piles the seatbacks atop the bottom cushions to create a 10-inch tall barrier.
Child safety seat accommodation
8.0The wide doors and near-horizontal roofline ease access to strapped-in children, and the fairly generous amount of backseat room helps to accommodate rear-facing seats. The three top anchors are easy to use, but the lower LATCH anchors are somewhat buried in a gap in the seat cushions.
Technology
8.5This is where the original Leaf fell flat, but the second-generation version has made huge strides. We like the new audio system and its support of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And ProPilot Assist, while not a hands-free automated driving system, is effective at easing the driver's workload in freeway traffic.
Audio & navigation
8.0The SV and SL versions of the Leaf come with a 7-inch touchscreen navigation system that supports AM/FM, HD radio and satellite radio with real-time traffic information. Two knobs provide volume and tune control, and there are easily understood hard buttons for more complex adjustments.
Smartphone integration
9.0The Leaf has a USB port that allows a smartphone to be connected, and the upgraded 7-inch touchscreen audio system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Alternatively, you can stream music with Bluetooth audio, and those who prefer to go old school can use the aux jack.
Driver aids
9.0Automatic emergency braking is standard on all models; the SL and SV offer standard adaptive cruise control. Optional ProPilot Assist adds a more advanced system that includes a more sophisticated lane keeping assist function to help the driver in freeway commuting.
Voice control
7.5All Leafs have voice controls for Bluetooth-connected phones, and those with the 7-inch touchscreen also have voice controls for audio and navigation functions. The menus are fairly straightforward, but certain phrasing is necessary to get your point across.
Which LEAF does Edmunds recommend?
The base S model packs a ton of value, but the lack of a Level 3 charging system rules out road trips. You can add one via the Charge package, but the price is high for a single option. That's why we'd go with the mid-tier SV, which adds the Charge package, along with a few other goodies. Chief among these is a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. You'll have to upgrade to the SV anyway if you want your Leaf with the ProPilot Assist suite of driving aids.
2019 Nissan LEAF models
The 2019 Nissan Leaf is a compact electric hatchback available in two versions: the regular Leaf and the Leaf Plus. The two differ mainly in their battery. The regular Leaf has a 40-kWh battery that's good for about 150 miles of range. Nissan upgrades the Leaf Plus with a 60-kWh battery that provides 226 miles of range. The Plus also has a more powerful 214-horsepower electric motor compared to the regular model's 147-hp motor.
Each is available in one of three trim levels: S, SV and SL. The S starts out with 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, LED taillights, a rear spoiler, keyless entry and start, a rearview camera, a tilt-only steering wheel, automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver's seat, 60/40-split rear seats, a 5-inch central display, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and satellite radio. Forward collision warning with automatic braking is also standard.
The optional Charge package (standard on the Leaf Plus S) includes a DC fast-charger port (CHAdeMO standard) and a portable charge cable capable of connecting to 120- and 240-volt sources.
The SV comes with the Charge package, 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, adaptive cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 7-inch touchscreen, navigation, NissanConnect (Nissan's web connectivity and remote-access system) and a six-speaker audio system with HD radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
Optional for the SV is the SV Technology package. It adds a power-adjustable driver's seat (with two-way power lumbar), an auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED headlights and running lights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and the ProPilot Assist suite of driving aids (automatic high-beam control, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capabilities, lane departure warning and intervention, pedestrian detection for the automatic braking function, and an electronic parking brake).
Also optional for the S and the SV is an All Weather package with heated side mirrors, heated front seats and steering wheel, rear heater vents and a heat-pump cabin heater (SV only).
As the top model, the SL adds the All Weather package and the SV Technology package (minus ProPilot Assist for the regular Leaf). Also standard are a 360-degree parking camera, leather upholstery, a Bose seven-speaker sound system and a cargo cover. The only option for this trim is the regular Leaf's SL Technology package, which adds the ProPilot Assist driving aids.
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5 out of 5 stars
driving has never been this easy
Jeff Powers, 03/13/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
This is our second leaf. We had a 2017 SL with the 30kwh battery. It did cause us some range anxiety, surely at first. My wife was very skeptical regarding that car. We made it work and drove it 14,000 miles from July 2017 to April 2018 before we traded it in on the 2018. The new car is so significantly different, my wife prefers driving this car over our luxury sedan. I enjoy … driving this car as well. With the free charging at local charging stations, it is a no brainer if you are into saving money on fuel cost. I have 16,000 miles on this car now, since April 2018, I have spent $65 on a cabin air filter two weeks ago, and that's it. I have done only the free tire rotations as scheduled, otherwise the only reason it goes to the dealership is to charge as I am in the area. I get free refreshments, and hang out for a bit. The dealer I bought it from also has detailed my car twice for me during the maintenance trips. I can't explain how easy this car is to own. I have an 8.1kw solar panel system on my house, so for my wife who's not into waiting around to charge, it doesn't cost me anything to charge at home. I mean it is free. I do not have an electric energy bill since last year when it was installed. We have bought two of these leafs, qualified for all the tax rebates, which from the fed alone was $15,000 combined on our tax return, the state of Colorado gave us $10,000 combined at the time of purchase, and Xcel energy gave us $10,000 straight off the top of the first leaf, but nothing on the second as we chose the zero percent interest loan for the 2018. So we basically got a car for free. We have driven about 30,000 of the easiest and cheapest miles in two nicely equipped Nissan's. I do not plan on trading in the 2018, it gets 150 miles of range in a normal temperature, which is sufficient for the driving we do. I look forward to getting the SL Plus for the times we need the added range. I will be quite happy trading in my BMW, and not missing it... too much.
September 2019: Update
We now have just over 23000 miles on the 2018 Leaf. I would say this has been a fair amount of time to really get to know this car. I will say that it still is a very easy car to own. We have done next to no maintenance. I've rotated the tires twice and taken it in for a rattle in which they removed the full dashboard to finally solve the rattle mystery, something to do with an airbag bolt, and also got a new nissan windshield a couple weeks ago due to a stone chip. Either way, still charging when possible at the local EVGO or the like charging stations. It's quite nice not paying for fuel. The car has held up well, everything still works.
3 out of 5 stars
Good commuter car, not so good for road trips
New LEAF owner, 12/02/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
My wife and I love the car for local driving. It is ideal for my 18 mile round trip commute. I installed a level 2 charger at home so keeping charged is easy and there are chargers at work. Although the range is listed as 150-160, in winter 100 miles is more realistic. Cold weather battery performance, heat, headlights, and driving over 60mph really decrease the range. An … inconveniently out of service Level 3 charger turned our 3 hour drive home from thanksgiving into a 7 hour marathon of hunting for working chargers and driving at 50 without heat to stretch the battery. We’ll take our Honda Fit for the next trip over 50 miles. Get the Plus if you can justify the extra $7000
5 out of 5 stars
Best commute car ever
Jeff, 12/13/2018
2019 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
So far I have not had a single problem. After installing a level 2 charger in my garage my 80 mile round trip to work and back is no problem. I usually have 35 to 50 percent battery life remaining. I’m currently at only 8k but so far so good. I was charging at the Nissan dealership across the street from work every other day but after my power bill only increased by about $80 a month … wile only charging at home not worth the walk. My only small concern is the lack of a spare tire. I added a good plug kit to the compressor and sealer that Nissan provides.
4 out of 5 stars
An improvement but still lacking some essentials
Jeff, 12/13/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SL PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
Ok, first this is not our first electric vehicle. We traded a 2018 Chevy Bolt for the 2019 Leaf Plus. The reason we traded was the Leaf was a much more comfortable drive with a couple of exceptions. So I am comparing to the Chevy Bolt.
1) The Bolt was much more fun to drive. With the same size motor it accelerated much better than the Leaf.
2) The regenerative braking on the Bolt … is much, much better than the Leaf. This could be the reason the Bolt gets much better mileage.
3) The best I can get on the Leaf is 3.4 miles/kw-hr. I routinely got 4.5 miles/kw-hr on the Bolt. Although the Bolt was rated for 238 miles, we routinely got around 280 miles per charge. The Leaf Plus is rated for 226 miles but we struggle to get 200 miles.
4) The seats in the Leaf are a step above the Bolt. That was our biggest complaint with the Bolt. Leaf seats are very nice.....But whoever at Nissan decided to put that suede leather stripes on the Leather seats should be re-assigned. It is a dirt magnet and gets stained when you condition your leather seats.
5) Nissan needs to have a cooling/heating system for the battery. All the other manufacturers do for a reason.
6) Stock leaf wheels on the top of the line model are ugly as sin.
7) The Leafs ride is much more refined and just feels like a heavier car (actually almost 400 lbs heavier). This means it feels more refined but does not handle near as well as the Bolt.
8) There needs to be a memory setting for the drivers seat.
9) Why no sunroof.....The Hyundai Kona Electric has one.....The new E-Mustang will have a huge one......
10) The information system is hard to navigate and many settings are hidden in sub-menus
11) Nissan did put a navigation system in the Leaf where the Bolt has to rely on your phone.
12) The back up noise maker on the Leaf is annoying.
13) And my biggest gripe....the trim pieces at the bottom of center console stick out into your leg room. These hit my six foot frame right in the knee and is just very uncomfortable. IF they were padded would not be as bad but the hard plastic hurts my leg.
All told.....My wife likes the Leaf better as more comfortable but the Chevy Bolt has more power, better handling, and much better mileage. To bad you cannot mate the two cars and take the best attributes of each. Even so, If you spend two weeks with an electric vehicle you will never go back to gas.......
2019 LEAF Highlights
S
- EPA Electric Range
- 150 miles
- Cost to Drive
- $54/month
- Charging time
- 8.0 hours
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
- Engine Type
- Electric
- Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- EV Battery Warranty
- 8 years / 100,000 miles
Safety
Our experts like the LEAF models:
- ProPilot Assist
- Keeps the car centered within your lane in order to reduce driver fatigue.
- Advanced Airbag System
- The front airbags adjust inflation rate based on crash severity, and side bags adjust based on seat position, helping to minimize injury.
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Detects an imminent forward collision. Can warn the driver and automatically apply the brakes if necessary.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestNot Tested
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2019 Nissan LEAF First Impressions
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus First Drive
Nissan Gives the Leaf Longer Legs
Twenty years from now, drivers will look back and chuckle when they hear the phrase "range anxiety."

When nearly every parking space in your town, from the GoogleBucks cafe to the Public Library Sponsored by Amazon, will offer wireless EV charging, and the cars themselves will travel 500 miles on a full battery, the fear of running out of juice will seem quaint, not unlike the existential gnashing that preceded the Y2K changeover.
We're a step closer to that era today as the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus becomes the latest mainstream electric car to join the 200-Mile Club. With a larger battery capacity than its standard Leaf counterpart, the Leaf Plus offers up to 226 miles of range, placing it alongside competitors such as the Chevrolet Bolt and Hyundai Kona Electric that can travel 200-plus miles on a full charge. We'll throw the Tesla Model 3 in that mix as well, although the Tesla crosses the $40,000 threshold that we'd call "mainstream."
Where's the Extra Sauce Come From?
Except for increased range and more motive power, the Leaf Plus is essentially the same as its lower-capacity counterpart. But those two differences are significant. The Leaf Plus' 62-kWh battery adds about 75 miles to its range capacity, and the motor provides about 45 percent more power. The additional range should appeal to drivers with longer commutes and those with more unpredictable driving routines.
For those with short-range commutes or who just need a shuttle for their immediate area, the standard Leaf, with its 40-kWh battery pack, 150-mile range and lower price, will still suffice. That's the strategy Nissan's marketing team envisions anyway, and probably not far off from a real-world case use study. Don't need the extra miles? You don't need to spend the extra money.
The Leaf Plus' more powerful electric motor makes 214 horsepower, compared to 147 horses from the regular Leaf. Nissan says you'll notice this most at highway speeds, such as when merging or overtaking; acceleration from 50 to 75 mph is claimed to be 13 percent quicker. Zero-to-60 mph acceleration is also supposed to be quicker.

There's a little more torque, too: 250 pound-feet versus 236 for the regular Leaf. That's not a significant increase on paper, and Nissan doesn't call much attention to it, but it's the number that represents just how quickly the Leaf Plus can pull away from a standstill or initiate a quick maneuver. In this case, the more, the better. We've tested the regular Leaf and observed a 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds; it seems reasonable to expect the Leaf Plus to be in the low 7-second range.
To give the Leaf Plus extra range and power, Nissan engineers looked for opportunities in the Leaf's existing battery pack. The Plus' battery pack is just a bit bigger in terms of size, but it has 1.5 times as many cells for more energy density, facilitated by a revised design that allows for stacking more cells in a given module. More efficient stacking and laser welds created more space to store energy, while dashing some wizardry on the current flow has helped to reduce current resistance, and thus resulting heat, by one-third.
How Long Do I Need to Wait Around?
A larger battery means longer charging times. Compared to the regular Leaf, the Leaf Plus requires four more hours to completely fill up from a 240-volt Level 2 connection (a standard electric clothes dryer outlet, for example). That means about 11.5 hours for a full charge. Of course, EV drivers rarely start off with a completely empty battery. As with the Bolt and other similar EVs, we expect that overnight charging from a home Level 2 power source will be entirely suitable for Leaf Plus owners.
Another upgrade is that the Leaf Plus is capable of receiving 100 kW of DC fast charging. But you'll have better luck finding ice in the Sahara than a 100-kW charger with the Leaf's specific CHAdeMO connector — in the U.S. anyway. If you do, you could expect an 80 percent charge in about 45 minutes, or enough time to have a "cha" (tea in Japanese). For now, most non-Tesla Supercharger DC fast chargers in the U.S. flow at around 50 kW. On one of these, it will take only a slightly longer 60 minutes for an 80 percent charge.
Nissan is sticking with the CHAdeMO-style connector partly because it belongs to an investor group supporting the charging protocol. But Nissan also says it's because of CHAdeMO's bi-directional capability and Nissan's vision of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) future where Leafs can send energy reserves back to the grid to use for powering homes and buildings.

How's It Drive?
The Leaf Plus really drives no different than the standard Leaf. That extra oomph from 50 to 75 mph? You'll really need to A/B the Leaf and Leaf Plus back to back to discern any noticeable difference. We've always found the regular Leaf responsive and powerful from just about any speed, although certainly it has less to spare as speed increases. The Leaf Plus offers a bit more peace of mind for quick bursts at high speeds, so it's worth considering for those of heavy foot.
Otherwise, the Leaf Plus retains all the handling goodness of the standard car, including the battery pack-induced lower center of gravity that makes the Leaf far more fun in corners and transition ramps than it should be. The Leaf's tires will give up before the body will. Steering remains somewhat numb and funky, largely owing to the Leaf's self-steering system, so it's not quite a road-certified go-kart. But for a car with a primary mission of no-emission practical utility, the Leaf Plus can be good fun.
What Else Is New?
The Leaf Plus isn't all about more battery and power. There's also a larger 8-inch touchscreen display with a customizable home screen, multi-touch gestures, and an updated navigation system that offers door-to-door direction (the system can hand off the current route to a smartphone for continued walking directions) and over-the-air updates.

ProPilot Assist also comes standard on the top-trim Leaf Plus SL (it's an option on the regular Leaf SL), which is Nissan's name for its combination of stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and self-steering systems. Other driver aids standard on the Leaf Plus SL include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot and rear-traffic warnings, and lane keeping assist. These features are optional on the midgrade SV trim but not available on the base S trim.
How Much Will It Cost?
Nissan hasn't disclosed pricing for the Leaf Plus at our publication time, only that it will be "very competitive with others in the range," according to a spokesperson. The Bolt and the Kona Electric both list for around $37,000, including destination, but before federal and local tax incentives that can shave the price to around $30,000. Although Nissan has sold 130,000 Leafs in the U.S. to date, the company isn't worried about hitting its tax credit threshold, meaning plenty of customers can still take advantage of the federal government's EV subsidy.
For the near future, Nissan plans to offer both the Leaf and Leaf Plus for what it sees as two different buyers: essentially, the short-range commuter and the long. Realistically, the cost of keeping two different battery programs around means the smaller-battery Leaf probably isn't long for the dealer lot. Act soon if you're looking for a short-range EV bargain.
The field of long-range EVs is opening, and the Leaf Plus is the latest to ease the range anxiety we'll all laugh about in the coming decades.
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus First Look
It's the Nissan Leaf but With More Range and Power
When the Nissan Leaf was redesigned for the 2018 model year, range and performance edged forward, and a host of active driver assist features, such as ProPilot Assist, were added. But these improvements still weren't enough to compete with Chevrolet's Bolt EV and Tesla's Model 3.

Why? Because the Leaf could still only go 151 miles on a charge, whereas today's top EVs give you 220 miles or more.
At CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nissan changed all that by unveiling the Nissan Leaf Plus, or the Nissan Leaf e+ if you're not from North America. Featuring a larger battery and a stronger motor, the Leaf Plus will yield a projected 226 miles per charge, enabling Nissan to challenge rivals such as the Bolt, the Model 3 and Hyundai's new Kona EV on range.
So How Did Nissan Do It?
To make the Leaf Plus, Nissan ditched the default 40-kWh battery pack in favor of a larger 62-kWh unit with more efficient cells. Notably, aside from a 0.2-inch increase in overall height, the car's dimensions are unchanged. Nissan says the Leaf Plus also comes with a new system that potentially allows for quicker DC fast charging than what the existing Leaf can handle.
The new 160-kW motor leaps forward from the standard Leaf's 110-kW unit, cranking out a quoted 216 horsepower to the base motor's 147 hp. Torque increases only incrementally, though, from 236 pound-feet to 250 lb-ft. Oddly, Nissan says that accelerating from 50 to 80 mph is quicker by just 13 percent in the Plus, which seems conservative given the substantial power boost. We'll see when we get our hands on a Leaf Plus for a full Edmunds test.

Is Anything Else Different?
Along with special badging, the Leaf Plus features an updated infotainment system that uses an 8-inch display and provides for increased smartphone connectivity capabilities, such as door-to-door navigation from your smartphone. Otherwise, it's basically indistinguishable from a regular Leaf. The Leaf Plus is even offered in the same three trim levels — S Plus, SV Plus and SL Plus — as its less capable sibling.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but Nissan says the new car will be available in the U.S. in spring 2019.
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Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback Overview
The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback is offered in the following styles: SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), S 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), SL PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD), and S PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD). Pre-owned Nissan LEAF Hatchback models are available with a undefined-liter electric engine, with output up to 214 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 1-speed direct drive.
What's a good price on a Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback?
Price comparisons for Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback trim styles:
- The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback SV is priced between $19,317 and$25,590 with odometer readings between 8930 and33669 miles.
- The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback S is priced between $18,500 and$21,998 with odometer readings between 4969 and41224 miles.
- The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback SL is priced between $19,500 and$23,998 with odometer readings between 5793 and49805 miles.
- The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback SV PLUS is priced between $23,979 and$27,500 with odometer readings between 9075 and45226 miles.
- The Used 2019 Nissan LEAF Hatchback S PLUS is priced between $25,590 and$25,590 with odometer readings between 16674 and16674 miles.
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Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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