New Nissan LEAF for Sale nearRandolph Center, VT

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 $16,420, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $12,471.

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 used-EV pick if you want an affordable, comfortable commuter with easy 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, smooth driving experience, comfort, and low running costs. Many also value its practical interior space and city-friendly character, which make it an easy car to live with for daily driving.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often are limited range on older models, pedestrian performance in some years, and charging tech that trails newer EVs in the earlier generations.

41.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan LEAF models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the LEAF’s smooth, quiet driving character, practical everyday usability, and low running costs. Across the model line, it comes across as a straightforward electric car that fits commuting and local driving well.

• 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 90.2% — 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:

• 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, 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 brings a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 18-inch steel wheels, a 174-horsepower motor, and a 52-kWh battery pack, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Leaf S+: This is the best-value trim if you want the longest range, with the 75-kWh battery pack and 303-mile range, plus the same core tech and charging setup.
• SV+: This trim adds 14.3-inch screens, Google built-in apps, rear USB-C ports, a wireless device charger, 18-inch alloy wheels, and the more powerful 214-horsepower setup with the 75-kWh pack.
• Platinum+: The top trim adds 19-inch alloy wheels, TailorFit seating, a 10-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system, front-headrest speakers, and V2L power-offboarding capability.

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 the easiest to shop because you get more choices, more price spread, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also tend to attract more deal-priced listings, which helps if you want to compare several similar cars before buying.

What is the Nissan LEAF's resale value?

Most of the listed years are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want a better entry point. A couple of years are moving up instead, so the market is not falling uniformly across the lineup. The biggest drops are the most meaningful for buyers looking at recent model years.

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

The 2018, 2024, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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 model.

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 −10.62% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 45.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 40.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,051. The Nissan LEAF offers a quiet, comfortable, city-friendly driving experience that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: 303 miles, 75-kWh pack, 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, 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.