New Nissan LEAF for Sale nearFillmore, CA

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 $15,975, 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 value pick if you want an affordable EV with a quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and easy daily usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its affordability, smooth driving experience, low maintenance costs, and practical interior space. Expert coverage also points to its comfortable manners, stylish design, and overall value as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are pedestrian performance, a cramped back seat, and charging performance that still trails the newest EVs.

40.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan LEAF models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the LEAF’s low running costs, comfortable driving character, and practical everyday use. Across the model line, it comes across as a straightforward EV that works especially well for commuting and local driving.

• Owners rate the Nissan LEAF between 3.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied most closely to battery condition and how the car was charged over time, so a careful battery check and service-history review matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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, 10%-80% charge takes 35 minutes
• 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 before you buy.

Which Nissan LEAF trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan LEAF offers these trims:

• Leaf S: The entry trim brings a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 18-inch steel wheels, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the base 174-horsepower powertrain. It suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the redesigned LEAF.
• Leaf S+: This trim adds the larger 75-kWh battery and the 303-mile range figure, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want the longest range in the lineup.
• SV+: This trim adds the 14.3-inch display setup, Google built-in apps, rear USB-C ports, a wireless device charger, 18-inch alloy wheels, and the 214-horsepower powertrain. It suits you if you want the most balanced mix of tech and range.
• Platinum+: This top trim adds 19-inch alloy wheels, TailorFit seating, a 10-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system, front headrest speakers, and vehicle-to-load capability. It suits you if you want the most upscale LEAF experience.

What Nissan LEAF do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the color, trim, and equipment you want. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side when you’re shopping used.

What is the Nissan LEAF's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with some recent years moving down and others moving up. That gives you opportunities on the softer-priced model years, while a few others are still commanding firmer values. The biggest drop in the table stands out clearly, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping one of the newer used LEAFs.

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

ProPilot Assist with automated lane-centering and adaptive cruise control is standard on the 2026 LEAF.

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 −10.38% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 40.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 43.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,359. The Nissan LEAF offers a quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability that make it especially appealing for commuting.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: 303 miles, 75-kWh pack, 10%-80% charge takes 35 minutes
• Tech: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in apps
• 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: $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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.