Used Nissan LEAF for Sale near Iowa

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 $16,929, and its lowest point over the past year was $12,467. Recently, prices have eased on the 2025 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Nissan LEAF a good car?

Yes — the Nissan LEAF is a strong fit if you want an affordable, comfortable EV with a quiet driving experience and low running costs. The all-generations owner rating is 4.39/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its smooth ride, comfort, and practicality for city commuting, and they also value its low maintenance costs and decent interior space. Across the model line, the LEAF’s easygoing character and everyday usability come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on range, charging convenience on older models, and some concerns about battery longevity over time. For used buyers, that means the LEAF makes the most sense when your driving fits its strengths and you can charge regularly.

42.2% 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, comfortable EV with low running costs and an easy driving experience. Across the model line, the strongest praise centers on its smooth operation, everyday usability, 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 closely tied to battery condition and how the car was charged and driven over time.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2015 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Range & charging: 303 miles, 75-kWh pack, 150 kilowatts of DC fast-charging power, and a 10%-80% charge takes 35 minutes.
• Infotainment: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Battery health: check battery state-of-health, review how the car was typically charged at home versus on DC fast chargers, and confirm the remaining battery warranty coverage.

Which Nissan LEAF trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan LEAF offers these trims:

• Leaf S: The entry trim uses a 52-kWh battery pack and 174 horsepower, and it suits you if you want the most affordable way into the redesigned LEAF.
• Leaf S+: This trim adds the larger 75-kWh battery pack and 303 miles of range, making it the best-value choice for most buyers who want the longest range.
• SV+: This trim adds 214 hp, a 75-kWh pack, Google built-in apps, a 14.3-inch digital instrument cluster, two rear USB-C ports, a wireless device charger, and TailorFit front-seat material.
• Platinum+: This top trim adds the 14.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in apps, a 10-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system, TailorFit seating on both rows, V2L power-offboarding capability, and the most upscale feature set.

What Nissan LEAF do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years shoppers focus on when they want newer features without moving all the way to the latest model.

What is the Nissan LEAF's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with one recent year moving down while several others are rising. That gives used buyers some room to shop selectively, especially if you are comparing newer inventory against older, lower-priced examples. The strongest upward moves are concentrated in older and newer model years alike, which suggests demand remains steady across multiple parts of the lineup.

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

The 2015, 2024, and 2018 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, 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 −7.0% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 46.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,736. The Nissan LEAF offers a quiet, comfortable, easygoing driving character that makes it a strong everyday commuter.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: At 303 miles, the Leaf S+ is the first model in Leaf history to crack 300 miles, while the SV+ and Platinum+ still improve on the previous-generation Leaf at 288 miles and 259 miles, respectively; it still offers just 150 kilowatts of DC fast-charging power, meaning a 10%-80% charge takes 35 minutes.
• Tech: The Leaf features standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SV+ and Platinum+ models add Google built-in apps, as well as two rear USB-C ports and a wireless device charger.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, driver monitoring, and 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.