Nissan LEAF
The Nissan LEAF is a victim of rapid evolution and progress in the electric vehicle segment. The second generation was introduced for 2018 and received updates last year, but it’s no longer competitive in terms of range and technology. In fact, the high-end model (SL Plus) is not returning for 2024. The base SV generates 147 horsepower and enables 240 km of pure electric driving, while the SV Plus is rated at 214 horsepower and 349 km of range.
Nissan LEAF
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,748 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$785/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 147 hp @ 3,283 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,283 rpm (320 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 40.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Electric |
| Assembly | Smyrna, TN, US |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 17.0 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 21.2 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 18.9 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 240 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/50R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/50R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,480 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 668 l and 850 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 43 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 66%(view ratings) |