The Leaf is an electric car that’s cost-effective to buy and run. It offers all the benefits of a conventional car but with zero emissions. We think it’s one of the best electric cars you can buy.
Used Nissan Leaf cars
The Nissan Leaf is a pure electric hatchback that gives you enough space for the family, zero emissions and a range long enough to suit most needs. We have a wide range of used Nissan Leaf cars for sale that are available to buy or finance.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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£19,875
£339/month PCP
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£21,350
£358/month PCP
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£21,925
£370/month PCP
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£21,775
£370/month PCP
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£23,775
£398/month PCP
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Thinking of getting a Nissan Leaf?
The style of the car
The Nissan Leaf is a five-door hatchback that looks a bit different to many cars of its type because of its sleek shape and the absence of a front grille. Both are intended to help this all-electric family car slice through the air efficiently to maximise battery range. The latest model (sold new since 2018) has a more conventional look than the previous model (sold new between 2011 and 2018) and is slightly larger and more spacious inside.
How it drives
The Leaf is relaxing to drive, with no engine noise (you can hear the electric motor but it’s very quiet), light steering and a standard automatic gearbox. The high seating position gives you a great view out. All models have parking sensors and cameras, which aid manoeuvring. The older Leaf gives good acceleration in town but isn’t so responsive at higher speeds. The latest version is more powerful – especially the Leaf e+ model – and is quite quick.
The interior
The Leaf is a five-door hatchback with five seats. It’s about the same size as the Ford Focus or Peugeot 308, so it works well as a family car. The latest version is spacious, with room for five adults. The boot’s a good size for this type of car with space for four medium suitcases. The older Leaf is slightly smaller but still very practical. All Leaf models come with sat nav, climate control and a large digital display.
Running costs and reliability
Official figures show the older Leaf gives a range of 124 miles on a fully charged battery. An 80% recharge from a 50kW fast charger takes around 30 minutes, while a full recharge from a domestic ‘wallbox’ takes around eight hours. The latest version is available with 40kWh and 62kWh battery capacities. Official figures give them ranges of 168 and 239 miles respectively, with recharging times similar to those of the older car. Recharging costs vary, but are considerably lower than filling a fuel tank. Road tax is free and insurance costs are low. Safety experts Euro NCAP awarded both versions of the Leaf a five-star safety rating.
How it compares to similar cars
The Leaf is about the same size as the electric Hyundai Ioniq, Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen e-Golf. The Hyundai and Kia offer a little more range, but the Leaf’s a great all-rounder - practical, good value and very comfortable to travel in. Looking for an electric car? Here are our 10 best used electric cars.
Nissan Leaf common questions
Like all electric cars, the Leaf has fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel model so there’s less to go wrong. Nissan’s reliability record is very good.
The cost of charging the Leaf’s battery depends on where and when you do it but it’ll be less than what you’d pay to cover the same distance in a petrol or diesel car. Insurance costs are low and there’s no road tax to pay.
The Leaf is a practical family car. The latest version is slightly bigger and therefore a bit more spacious inside.
The Nissan Leaf was one of the first mainstream electric cars and it remains one of the best electric cars thanks to its excellent quality, smooth driving experience and low ownership costs.