Nissan Leaf 2010-2016 used car review

The Nissan Leaf offers petrol and emissions-free motoring.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.3 out of 5

The good

Petrol-free motoring
As easy to drive as a conventional car
Huge boot

The not-so-good

Short range makes it best for city dwellers
Early cars suffer from battery degradation

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2014 Nissan Leaf G (generation 2)

Price

$11,000 to $27,000 for models which have travelled 10,000km to 50,000km (24kW/h models)

Engine

Electric, 80kW/280Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Japan NCAP

Spare wheel

Tyre repair and inflation kit

Fuel type

Electricity

Length

4445mm

Width

1770mm

Height

1550mm

Turning circle

10.8m

Image gallery

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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