New Nissan LEAF for Sale near Ratcliff, 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 $16,778, and its lowest point over the past year was $12,581. 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 practical everyday character, especially for city commuting. They also highlight low maintenance costs and decent interior space, which help the LEAF feel easy to live with. Across the newer model years, expert reviews also point to its value-focused appeal, comfortable cabin, and useful technology.

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 versions, charging limitations on road trips, and some concerns about battery longevity over time. Those are the main considerations if you want a used LEAF for longer drives or frequent highway use.

42.7% 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 easy everyday usability. Across the model years, the strongest themes are smooth driving, quiet operation, and value-focused ownership.

• 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 centers on battery health and real-world range, so a careful battery check and service-history review matter most.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.6% — 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, plus 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.
• Infotainment: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Google built-in apps on SV+ and Platinum+ models.
• Range & charging: 303 miles, 75-kWh pack, and 35 minutes for a 10%-80% charge.
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health carefully, review how the car was charged over time, and confirm the remaining battery warranty so you understand long-term ownership risk.

Which Nissan LEAF trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan LEAF offers these trims:

• Leaf S: The entry trim uses the 174-horsepower, 52-kWh setup and gives you the LEAF’s core value proposition at the lowest price point.
• Leaf S+: This is the best-value trim, adding the larger 75-kWh battery and 303-mile range while keeping the LEAF’s affordable, practical character.
• SV+: This trim adds the 14.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in apps, rear USB-C ports, a wireless device charger, and TailorFit front seats.
• Platinum+: This top trim adds the 10-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system, front headrest speakers, TailorFit seating on both rows, and vehicle-to-load power-offboarding capability.

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, which makes it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can usually find a broader mix of listings and deal quality.

What is the Nissan LEAF's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with some recent years moving lower and others moving higher. That gives used buyers a few different entry points depending on whether you want the newest inventory, the strongest value, or a year that has already settled into a steadier price pattern. The spread also suggests that demand remains healthy for certain LEAF model years even as others soften.

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

The 2015, 2024, and 2023 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 −7.98% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −0.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 49.3% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,613. The Nissan LEAF offers a quiet, comfortable, value-focused driving experience that makes it easy to live with as an everyday EV.

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 adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on S and S+ models, 14.3-inch versions on SV+ and Platinum+ models, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Google built-in apps on SV+ and Platinum+ models.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard driver-assist features including 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.