Used Nissan LEAF for Sale nearConroe, TX

How much does the Nissan LEAF cost in today's market?

Used Nissan LEAF prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan LEAF's current nationwide average price is $16,696, and its lowest point over the past year was $12,602. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan LEAF a good car?

Yes — the Nissan LEAF is a strong fit if you want an affordable EV with a smooth, comfortable driving experience and practical everyday usability.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the LEAF for its affordability, comfort, and easy city driving character. Across the model line, shoppers also tend to value its low running costs and usable interior space, which make it a practical choice for commuting and local errands.

Expert reviews rate the 2026 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are modest performance, a cramped back seat, and charging or range limitations on older versions.

44.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan LEAF models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Nissan LEAF as a practical, easy-to-live-with EV with low running costs and a comfortable driving experience. Across the model line, the strongest themes are everyday usability, smooth operation, and value.

• Owners rate the Nissan LEAF between 3.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to battery condition and how the car was charged over time, so a careful battery check matters most on older examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan LEAF?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2017 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: ProPILOT Assist with automated lane-centering and adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Range & charging: 303 miles, 75-kWh pack, 150 kilowatts of DC fast-charging power, and a 10%-80% charge takes 35 minutes
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, review how often the car was charged at home versus on DC fast chargers, and confirm the remaining battery warranty coverage before you buy.

Which Nissan LEAF trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan LEAF offers these trims:

• Leaf S: The entry trim uses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 18-inch steel wheels, and the 174-horsepower, 52-kWh setup, making it the value-focused choice.
• Leaf S+: This trim adds the larger 75-kWh battery and 303-mile range, making it the best-value pick for buyers who want the longest range.
• Leaf SV+: This version adds 14.3-inch screens, Google built-in apps, rear USB-C ports, a wireless device charger, 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels, and the stronger 214-horsepower setup.
• Leaf Platinum+: The top trim adds the 10-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system with front headrest speakers, TailorFit seating, V2L power-offboarding capability, and the most upscale equipment in the lineup.

What Nissan LEAF do most buyers choose?

The Nissan LEAF years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection, fresher features, and more pricing choices. That combination makes them easier to compare and more likely to surface a good match for your budget.

What is the Nissan LEAF's resale value?

Most of the listed years are moving lower, which can work in your favor if you want a used LEAF at a softer price point. A few years are rising, showing that some versions still command stronger demand. Overall, the pattern points to a market where recent-model pricing is easing while older examples remain more mixed.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2015, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Nissan LEAF safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 7/10
• 2016: 7/10

Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist highway-driving system is standard on the 2026 model, combining automated lane-centering with adaptive cruise control.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan LEAF now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.3% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.58%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 48.8% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 47.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,218. The Nissan LEAF offers a smooth, quiet, comfortable character that makes it especially appealing for commuting and local driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: The latest Leaf S+ reaches 303 miles, the SV+ reaches 288 miles, the Platinum+ reaches 259 miles, and Nissan says a 10%-80% charge takes 35 minutes.
• Tech: The latest model features standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Google built-in apps on SV+ and Platinum+ models.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard ProPILOT Assist with automated lane-centering and adaptive cruise control, along with a 360-degree camera system.
• Starting price: The Leaf S+ starts at $31,485.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.