Summary

• With 527 currently listed for sale and an average price of $18,981.00, 44.8% of 2025 Nissan LEAFs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• 96.8% of 2025 LEAF models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 Nissan LEAF stands out as one of the most approachable used electric cars for buyers who want a practical EV without paying luxury-car money. In the second-generation LEAF, Nissan gave the car a larger battery that could deliver up to 150 miles of range and a more powerful drivetrain rated at 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. It also added a 6.6-kW onboard charger and e-Pedal technology, which let drivers lean heavily on regenerative braking for a one-pedal driving experience. Those changes helped make the LEAF feel more modern and easier to live with than the earliest versions, while its sharper bodywork gave it a cleaner, more contemporary look.

The 2025 model year also benefits from the second generation’s broader improvements in usability and equipment. NissanConnect software enabled vehicle-to-home technology, allowing the battery to store surplus power during the day and help power a home in the evening, and Nissan said the car could meet typical household electricity needs for up to two days during a power outage. Safety equipment was a strength as well, with forward collision warning and mitigation with automatic braking standard, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard for 2020. A small exterior refresh for 2023 added an illuminated Nissan badge, and the trim lineup was reduced to a base Leaf S and a Leaf SV Plus with a more powerful electric motor and a 62-kWh battery that provided 215 miles of range.

At the same time, the LEAF’s appeal is tempered by a few familiar drawbacks. The buying guide notes that older models use an air-cooled battery pack that is likely to lose range as it ages, and it also points out that first- and second-generation LEAFs use a CHAdeMO plug that is less common than the North American Charging Standard plug. Even so, the 2025 Nissan LEAF remains distinctive for combining low running costs, useful everyday range, and a long list of practical EV features in a package that has historically been priced very reasonably.

Other model years to consider

• 2023 Nissan LEAF

  • Average price: $17,604.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 42.3%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 407

• 2024 Nissan LEAF

  • Average price: $20,338.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 42.9%
  • Total listings: 629

• 2022 Nissan LEAF

  • Average price: $15,620.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.1%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 196

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.