2018 Nissan Leaf - Review and Road Test

Introduced in 2011 the Nissan Leaf helped make electric cars ever-so-slightly more mainstream. With the 2nd-generation Leaf Nissan hopes to continue that momentum. The latest Leaf retains its practical hatchback design but this time around it’s styling is more mainstream and less polarizing. Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio took charge of the latest Leaf to see how generation-2 performs, both as a car and as an electric car.
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[@elflordsjourneys]

Better looking than the old leaf.

[@trainguy1792]

by a long shot

[@cocotaveras8975]

Trainguy1717 IRL You can say that again! 👍

[@thatpersonsmusic]

Eh, I have weird taste, I prefer the previous

[@CurtisDensmore1]

Bigger range = less necessity for aerodynamics

[@PartyWolf36790]

I don't mind either tbh , thinking about buying one since my rav4 is paid off.

[@IansTech]

Test drove one and its a little small.. but the driving experience was fantastic. Comfortable front seat, quick acceleration and completely silent interior.

[@TheGerm24]

I have a 2013 Leaf, and I would love to upgrade to the 2018 model. I'll have to wait a couple of years until I can afford to switch to a new EV.

[@46vblondie]

I've put 1300 miles on my 2018 Leaf. No gas. I'm very happy! My Leaf payment is less than my previous car payment and gas costs. Smooth, silent and quick.

[@dontudude]

Had a 2011 Leaf, over 4 years the batter range degraded from 108 to 68. Now have a 2017 bolt that often goes over the 240 range. (Highest I’ve seen is 270). I’m 6ft3 and my dad is 6ft6 and we easily fit in the front and back.

[@campermortey]

Some Emmy award winning shots there.

[@eatonmoorecox9141]

David, yes, like 2:32 (I'd pay to be that seat!)

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Certainly not the acting.

[@toyotaprius79]

Man, it's quite nice to look at this after watching the 2011 LEAF review. A lot has changed. EVs advance more like phones than petrol cars themselves.

[@franksang5014]

Best selling electric vehicle in history. Great job Nissan.

[@quakebox]

Frank Sang Who said

[@alpegeyalcin8726]

Nah most people who have bought the Nissan still prefer the model 3

[@alpegeyalcin8726]

Nah, check out Monroe he claims Tesla has the best engines so far.

[@praveensg]

Engine?

[@alpegeyalcin8726]

@@praveensgelectronics are top notch, motor is both small and efficient with crazy acceleration capabilities

[@clairekennedy8767]

Would love to see more of these being sold, this new generation is normalized ❤️

[@Tarantulaflytrap]

Although still not the best electric car on the market the 2018 Nissan Leaf is a far much better improvement than the previous generation.

[@TheGerm24]

2019 sounds aggressive. I would be cautious with that estimate. We shall see when they release the updated model.

[@FCA1975]

Not the best? What is? And are you judging only by range?

[@Takeruskep]

FCA1975 The larger issue is there isn't a dedicated fast charging network like Tesla has This is where other EVa struggle when it comes to ability for cross country road trip with ease.

[@ormand3000]

Tarantula Sonic hardly. This Nissan leaf only gets 50 more mile range versus the original Nissan leaf from fucking 2007.

[@Tarantulaflytrap]

Dolphins101 That’s pretty sad

[@JeyP667]

Love this guy reviewing!!!! Great review

[@GaryKetchum808]

Probably the best electric car to buy. The previous one has proven itself, and this one seems to have improved in every way. And it looks damn good.

[@anupam6192]

That base jump sequence was pretty good!

[@jrherita]

Great Review KBB!

[@kbb]

Thank you!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I think you guys do a great job even if I’m not too familiar with the channel. Micah is a likeable goof ball of a host, which makes these reviews even better. Nice work.

[@kbb]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy our reviews!

[@JeffreyBorcean]

In the drive shaft tunnel is a physical battery disconnect plug. Used when working on the HV components of the car to ensure safety

[@frankysantos4793]

I love you videos mica keep them going man 👨

[@thndr_5468]

2:39 this is why I love kbb reviews

[@Zerinsakech]

I have the first Gen 2011 leaf and can see why it's the most popular electric car. It's meant to be used as a daily driver CAR, not like a novelty toy or a showy car, or for impressing anyone. Much like a minivan, it knows what it's for and does it's job pretty well.

[@ignasb]

that base jump - GENIUS! :D made my day!

[@ignasb]

hands down the best review of LEAF and the most entertaining car review in 2018. Subbed!

[@kbb]

Thanks for your support! 😁

[@duy3o3]

I leased a 2020 SV model and I loved it so much I decided to purchase it outright! By far the best car I've owned! Love the new styling of it from the first generations and there is virtually zero maintenance. The only downside I'd give it is the range. If you want closer to the 250 mile range mark, get the Plus version but since I don't plan on taking this car on statewide road trips, It's not a huge issue. Its my first electric car and I don't think I'll go back to ICE again.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review

[@kbb]

Thanks, Ryan!

[@gezaistvandudas3338]

It is a very nice car. I had a chance to test drive it and made some videos what I would like to publish soon. Thank you very much for this video. Keep it up.

[@seanrobin6573]

ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT

[@megaroeny]

Waiting got the high performance model this year. Love my 2015, and it'll be our second EV in the family (my third) 😉

[@SuperSmellyBob]

I live these guy reviews.

[@m8852]

Good job, man!

[@ethanlastinger8798]

Never going to buy a Leaf, but these reviews are just so well put together I had to watch.

[@kbb]

Thanks, Ethan! 😁

[@danielbargs]

It's so nice just watching it here. I want one😍

[@troyx0]

Background music getting better, oh yeah...great review. I'm in the market for an EV.

[@kbb]

Thanks, Troy! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁 You can search EVs in your area at this link below. You'll be able to specify location, mileage, year, and any other features you might want. Hope this helps! www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/

[@super-sim1665]

Glad to see real testing. Stuip back seats, as a hatchback we want flat or may as well by a saloon.

[@katia3007ful]

It might take 8 hours (doubtful, should be less) from dead flat to fully charged with 240V L2 charging, but a lot of that time is due to throttling when the state of charge (SOC) gets near fully charged and the cells are balanced out by the BMS. Charging from 20% SOC to 90% SOC means adding roughly 28 kWh of energy to the battery pack. At a 6.6 kW charging rate, that's 4 hours and 15 minutes to add roughly 100 miles of range.

[@epeon7]

excellent car. I drove it and it is very comfortable. However, until the Leaf has active battery management, I will pass. their battery degradation is a big problem

[@SydneyScream]

Tesla needs a 25k car

[@GudieveNing]

That was hillarious!

[@forrest225]

Looks so much better now.

[@ismaela.6973]

I really like the exterior design of the car

[@sherizaahd]

Oh snap! The back seat tunnel is a secret storage compartment! Nice.

[@ej_tech]

It actually looks nice!

[@yohaneslim578]

My dream car😍

[@marcelcuellar9781]

Nice car review.. Found myself more intrigued by the devilishly handsome man than the car itself. 😉

[@Shelly-lz9tm]

Thank you for helping me out

[@andrespena454]

can you please do the 2018 or 2019 chevy spark 2lt review

[@observantservant2135]

Would this car be able to push a 100 mile drive round trip, with an idle 8-12 hr. no charge time in between without any worries?

[@directorjustin]

Lots of cars, even those with telescoping steering wheels have the same problem as the Leaf. The Volt's steering wheel doesn't telescope enough, leading to the same problem as in this video with the seat adjusted comfortably for my legs.

[@sushi777300]

I want Micah and Mat from carwow to meet and do reviews together Totally love their fun nature when reviewing

[@daiki6349]

sushi777300 That would be great 😁

[@FCA1975]

6:10 does anyone know if the 360 degree camera is able to record audio and video at will or automatically? For example you have an accident or see an accident about to happen and you want to record it for legal reasons?

[@lw216316]

If I buy a Leaf - how hard would it be to remove the rear seats ? I need more storage room.

[@swanblake]

Why would it have a drive shaft tunnel blocking the middle seat?

[@prisoneroftech2237]

How many km's can you drive the Leaf on a full charge?

[@ericgrajeda2671]

How long will the battery last or miles can u get from it ....

[@HtS643KyS6555GxQ3edA]

Does the dealer sell you a fast charger?

[@mscolli3]

I bet the backseat tunnel is there to cause the middle passenger to split their feet like you did, and that gives better crash test results because your knees hit the front seats.

[@rhiadmarhes9291]

Does the e-pedal affect the range?

[@mayaroque6476]

236 pound/feet of TORQUE? THIS IS GREAT !!! I WANT 1 .

[@donaldsperrazza5817]

looks so much better than previous leaf

[@Jay90ATX]

Where was this video filmed? It does not look like Tennessee but more like California! Anyone???

[@Soh90]

Lol, loved the Game Of Thrones reference.

[@melaniedomingo5755]

4:07 Dude!! You didn't come to a complete stop! :o

[@christuttle3980]

Kona,Leaf or Bolt which one should I buy?

[@ProDigit80]

Even with the $7.5k incentive, my Fiesta ST costed me only $17k. Add $15k on gas over the lifetime of the vehicle, and the total price is the same as what you've just paid on a new electric car (minus the electricity). All in all, it comes down to the same money, save for cases like accidents, when the insurance is going to refund you with less money remaining for you to buy a new electric car vs the gasoline option. Just keep buying electric! That way our electricity will keep rising in price, and our gasoline dropping!

[@shayorrahman8733]

definitely prefer the whispered "I'm electric" over the screaming "I'm electric!"

[@codenamezero7357]

My car is getting older so I have to get a new one in the future but I may want this one cause of the mpg

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@feitola]

Is this the dark metal grey color?

[@hobby_dude_]

doesn't the inner visor extend the rest of the way in the newer generation. My 2013 does.

[@MouseyBusiness]

Wow, this generation is light years better than the previous. I would actually consider getting one if i didn't live in the city.

[@Trades46]

A great improvement over the last gen car. However the 2019 60 kWh battery + Thermal cooling system maybe more of interest if you can wait. Honestly with all these affordable choices in the market now, you have a bit high to still stand in line waiting for that non-existent $35k Tesla.

[@siamiam]

passing that prius at 3:36 :D it is a nice car id like to have a electric car but alaska winters and highest kw hour rates make that improbable at the moment

[@mrubuntuking5257]

So, y'all are getting dank like Carwow now? Every reviewer tries that at some point, but very few have the talent and natural flow needed to prevent it from looking forced or cheesy. KBB made it work though, I like it, keep it up!

[@kbb]

Thanks for your support!

[@tonyw973]

The base price of this car is almost $40,000 in Canada and tops out at close to $50,000. Which I guess is why the local Nissan dealer hasn't sold a single solitary electro-buggy so far. That's a lot of moolah for a subcompact vehicle, electric or not.

[@disneyfan9099]

Tony W Yeah but you don’t pay for gas and you don’t have to do PM so that saves money

[@mihailmayboroda]

On 4:08 epic frame :)))))) look at the background :))))

[@robertbidochon7949]

these windows are still too big though. other than that, I am happy to see these beautiful, practical and affordable evs available! well done, nissan👍

[@Ummmmmkay88]

Looks much better then the first generation.

[@Joe_Brown99]

The tunnel is probably structural or they use the same floor pan on other line of their cars and just stamp them all the same

[@cesaralfaro1499]

"I barely even look" haha 😁...he's so handsome...

[@GetOutsideYourself]

With range as a factor the Bolt is the best EV out there that's cheaper than a Tesla (that you can actually buy). But give me another 100 miles, and I'm onboard with a new Leaf. I've got close to 85,000 miles on my 2011 Leaf and it's definitely time for an upgrade. Come on, Nissan, give me a reason to show some brand loyalty.

[@markrakov6009]

what transmission?

[@maryhawkins54]

Where can I buy this kneesan?

[@gokulmu8660]

make suspension also regenerate electricity

[@philking5740]

1:57 battery isolation switch??

[@RatusMax]

Thank goodness they put a fake grill in the front... I really hated that it didn't have one in the older versions of the leaf...That's why I liked the look of the volt, bolt or spark than the leaf...

[@kn7gez]

Poor battery temp regulation

[@notrappaport5340]

They're fixing that in the longer-range 2019 Leaf, which will have an active thermal management system.

[@davidjym]

My biggest concern with electric cars is people messing with the cable if the car is being charged in a public place.

[@brandon.rondeau]

DAVID Y lol

[@GudieveNing]

Have you seen (try LiveLeak) what happen when people mess with the 'cable' feeding an ICE vehicle? Poof!

[@markpottorff557]

The good news is that the public is generally afraid of power cords with such diameter. Yes, the LEAF has an option to lock the handle while it is charging to avoid someone pulling it out while you enjoy your lunch.

[@moleque]

4 years of electric driving and continuous public recharging, never a problem. But then again: Germany... 😊

[@jbar_85]

DAVID Y my partners i3 has a lock on it.

[@fatbowe]

Will wait for the two fifty mile range leaf😬

[@RawLu.]

Love the new Leaf ;-)

[@jeffreydubinsky6718]

still no telescoping steering wheel and nearly useless sun visor. Really how much extra would those items really add to the price of the car???

[@MrBahjatt]

8-16 hours in the US? Damn those 50 Hz outlets; in (most of the rest of the world) it's 4-5 hours.

[@danielmadera1144]

It's 60hz in the us, but our outlets are 120v instead of the 240v that most countries have

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Yeah looks better than the older design , I'd need a larger vehicle though.

[@ChummyChime]

It looks good...

[@clairekennedy8767]

Front trunk???

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

i see what you guys did with your thumbnail there..... yellow is the way to go huh?

[@mrjoeyb]

1:54. It’s not nothing. It’s only the service disconnect switch.

[@gerardferry4709]

If this one is not for you, try the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Super All Wheel Control 4WD

[@larryspiller15]

Lack of thermal management on the pack, no thanks. Also 150 miles is not quite enough for my area in Canada. Leaves me with the choice of bolt or model 3, I'd rather look back at the 3 so there's my choice. 3.3kw being the base charge is a joke.

[@72tubedmiaz]

Your funny, charming n great eye candy. I empathize with the guy batting his eyes at you. 😉

[@shahbzhussain3372]

Nice

[@davilox07_15]

Is it capable of charging on Tesla’s superchargers?

[@maxw9758]

It's nice for an electric car consider the competition of today's car. Zack, 2019 Audi A6 pls...

[@n40798]

5:22 So the quick charge doesn't go to 100%?

[@seupertab]

No. Only 80%, but is a help on a longer trip.

[@alexanderarnold4810]

Entity punishes AArnold by forcing AArnold to be seen as a criminal if he doesn't recycle cans, bottles, paper, metals, batteries, and plastics.

[@mikeg9b]

1:30 The taller your hair is, the more cool it is.