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2018 Nissan LEAF Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Nissan Leaf is one of the best-selling electric vehicles (EVs) in the world, with almost 300,000 models sold since its launch back in 2010. But during this time, it has become overshadowed by the likes of Tesla and the Chevrolet Bolt. Nissan hopes to bring the spotlight back onto the Leaf with the launch of the second-generation model early next year. The 2018 Leaf receives significant improvements to the electric powertrain and overall range and introduces some new tech that will also appear on other Nissan models down the road.
Nissan has boosted the 2018 Leaf’s electric motor from 107 hp and 187 lb-ft of torque to 147 and 236, respectively, thanks to a new powertrain inverter. The lithium-ion battery-pack capacity has also grown from 30 to 40kWh, bumping overall range from 107 to 150 miles per charge. And if that still isn’t enough, Nissan is building a 60kWh Leaf that promises a range of at least 225 miles, although you’ll need to wait until the 2019 model year to order it. When it comes time to recharge the Leaf, Nissan claims it will take about 16 hours with a 120-volt outlet or 8 hours with a 240-volt charger. The Leaf is also compatible with public quick chargers and can reach 80 percent battery charge in just 40 minutes.
All Leafs come standard with Nissan’s e-Pedal system, which allows the driver to start and stop the vehicle using only the accelerator pedal in what’s known as "one-pedal driving." How is this possible? Nissan has programmed the regenerative brakes to provide the maximum amount of braking when you take your foot off the accelerator. It can even keep the Leaf stationary on a hill.
With all this technology, you might expect the 2018 Leaf to sport an edgy, futuristic design that distinguishes it from the rest of the pack. But the new Leaf looks very conventional, almost like a Sentra hatchback. If it weren’t for the "zero-emission" badging on the front doors, you might not even realize you’re looking at an EV. Designers recognized that the old Leaf’s polarizing exterior was ultimately a turn-off for many prospective buyers, so they went the safe route for the redesigned 2018 model. Additionally, a number of Nissan design touches are present, such as the V-Motion grille, boomerang-shaped head- and taillights, and a blacked-out rear pillar that gives the illusion of a floating roof.
The Leaf’s interior follows the same conventional design as the exterior, with a simple center-stack layout and a flowing dash. Nissan has worked to make the cabin look and feel more premium with soft-touch surfaces and blue stitching on the seats. The instrument cluster is comprised of analog gauges as well as a color display that provides key driving information. The base S trim receives a 6-inch infotainment system screen, while the SV and SL trims feature a 7-inch screen with navigation, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
The 2018 Leaf will be the first Nissan model to come with the company’s semi-autonomous ProPilot Assist system, available on SV and SL trims. ProPilot Assist combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist to provide self-driving technology at an affordable price. All you need to do is set the speed and the distance between your vehicle and the car in front and the system will take care of the rest, including making minor steering adjustments. ProPilot will also bring the Leaf to a complete stop and start back up in congested traffic situations. Also available is Nissan’s Safety Shield package, which adds an around-view camera system, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and more.
As for pricing, the 2018 Leaf will be one of the least expensive EVs on the market, with the base S trim carrying a price tag of just $29,990.
User reviews for 2018 Nissan LEAF
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by chris g
Oct 28, 2023
Sleek, powerful and fun to drive! The adaptive cruise control is amazing and I love the fact it will save me 15k in gas over the course of 5 years! Oct 28, 2023
by Boo E
Aug 25, 2023
I am thrilled with my 2018 Nissan Leaf. Its everything I hoped for in an EV!Aug 25, 2023
by Boo E
Aug 02, 2023
It is definitely the eco friendly car of my dreamsAug 02, 2023
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by chris g
Oct 28, 2023
Sleek, powerful and fun to drive! The adaptive cruise control is amazing and I love the fact it will save me 15k in gas over the course of 5 years! Oct 28, 2023
by Boo E
Aug 25, 2023
I am thrilled with my 2018 Nissan Leaf. Its everything I hoped for in an EV!Aug 25, 2023
by Boo E
Aug 02, 2023
It is definitely the eco friendly car of my dreamsAug 02, 2023
by John F
Feb 18, 2022
This car is an excellent value considering its price, intended use as a city car It handled well, was quiet, and rattle free. As I was researching the car, I was offered more than I paid for it by one of the internet car companies.Feb 18, 2022
by BethAnn C
Nov 08, 2021
Just what I am looking for in the Nissan Leaf.Nov 08, 2021
by Celine P
Oct 25, 2021
If you are looking for a car to drive in the city only, this may be the car for you. We backed out of the deal when we learned that unlike other brands, the Nissan Leaf doesnt have a cooling system on the battery. This reduces the longevity of the battery, particularly for long commutes. The car we tried had lane assist but that feature is a little over the top for a city only vehicle. The battery is the biggest liability on an EV. Taking care of it should be the engineers top priority.Oct 25, 2021
by Will C
Aug 18, 2021
Good. Fast driving will drain your range faster than actual miles.Aug 18, 2021
by Marie-Andree S
Apr 06, 2021
Très bon confort des sièges qui sont dailleurs chauffant avant et arrière.
Belle visibilité, agréable a conduire avec e-pedal . Modèle avec plusieurs années sur le marchée... Apr 06, 2021
by Eric K
Apr 04, 2021
For local in around town and if you live close to work it is a good car. 150 mile range should be plenty for school, errands, and shopping. Has all the basic amenities you need like power everything, ac, heater, Bluetooth, aux . It is a basic car so dont expect lux car experience. Gas free for 2months, no maintenance besides tires and brakes. No smog and small yearly fee gets carpool lane axess. Apr 04, 2021
by Charles B
Feb 14, 2021
This car has great comfort, great technology, lot of cargo space in the trunk, higher doors (almost a compact-SUV (or CUV). But this car lack of decent range when driving on higway (perhaps between 150 to 200 km for the 40 KWh battery) and lack of thermal management system (no cooling nor heating of the high voltage battery) so expect some battery degradation over many years. It also lack of a software setting to set the max State of Charge (SOC) to 80% or 90% for daily commute (many other brands offer this set-in and forget it setting). So this car will always fully charge to 100% on Level 1 and Level 2 charging and this may contribute to higher battery degradation over many years (6-10 years).Feb 14, 2021
by Neil M
Jan 26, 2021
need longer range S-PLUS
otherwise great car
back up camera and GPS essentialJan 26, 2021
by thomas b
Dec 18, 2020
Great economical , reliable electric car . Solid design and great ProLiant features Dec 18, 2020
by Vic W
Nov 21, 2020
I believe that this car is over priced for the amount of range it offers.Nov 21, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 27, 2020
The design of this vehicle feels like the future. The range allows freedoms I never thought possible. Oct 27, 2020
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The IRS site concerning the federal tax rebate on electric cars states that a new car isn't considered "acquired" until the title is passed to the taxpayer. Does this mean if I finance a car I can't get the rebate? In my state you don't get the title until the loan is paid off. Thanks.
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2018 Nissan LEAF Pricing
Original MSRP
$29,990 to $36,200Price range
$9,540 to $11,248Average price on CG
$9,540YoY price change
$11,248 to $9,540Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.94
Engine
EV battery capacity: 40 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 147 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 110 · Electric Motor Torque: 236 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 8 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 150
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment screen size: 5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.94
Engine
EV battery capacity: 40 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 147 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 110 · Electric Motor Torque: 236 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: CHAdeMO · Electric motor charging time: 6 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 150
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.94
Engine
EV battery capacity: 40 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 147 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 110 · Electric Motor Torque: 236 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: CHAdeMO · Electric motor charging time: 6 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 150
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front