Hows This Make Sense? // 2025 Nissan Leaf SV+ Review

[@502Chevy]

“Driving cheap cars fast is enjoyable….”. I love ❤this woman!

[@SonOfTamriel]

its so true. Have more fun in my 2000 Beetle 1.8t (slightly modded) than my 16' GTI lol

[@mansize6622]

I kind of like her sorta.

[@frogdog3600]

The fastest I've ever been in a car was in a car I paid $500 for. The enjoyable part was when I didn't die.

[@DeeEllEff]

@@frogdog3600 I, too, enjoy not dying. And that’s in a vehicle at any price point.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest & hardest working content creator on KZbin 🙂 as always, much respect ✊

[@babochee]

SavageGeese is on this level. Show respect.

[@hereigoagain5050]

@@babochee I think we agree that Sarah's wardrobe beats Mark's. Plus Sarah flies solo.

[@coopersy]

I have a 2016 leaf and I love it. Formally was a mechanic in college and have owned, rebuilt, and self maintained MG, Mercedes, Mazda RX, Subaru and VW. I’ve had my Leaf for 5 years and it the only maintenance it has required was 12V battery and wipers. Solid as a rock. Fun to drive as it has a VERY low center of gravity, all the weight is in the battery which is at axle level. At 67 I’m not sad to never need to crawl under another car. Battery is 9 years old, has lost less than 5% of its range. I fully expect it to be working fine in 2034.

[@Trifler500]

If necessary, there are also KZbin videos on how to replace the battery in the Leaf yourself to save a few thousand.

[@JohnnyChronic18]

Only 5% loss on a battery without a BMS? Wow.

[@Medmann48]

I also have a 2016 Nissan Leaf & it is fun to drive & very dependable. It still has 11 of it's 12 original bars of battery SOH, which is great after 8 years.

[@72capri]

Tires? Brakes? Coolant? All replaced before you bought it 3 years ago!

[@miggyshiggy]

@@72capribrakes don’t get used often thanks to Regen

[@Lyallthetime]

I think the great thing about your reviews is the breadth of vehicles you look at. And you always seem to keep in mind what the particular vehicle has been designed to do. No inappropriate vehicle comparisons, just inappropriate penguins.

[@Gersberms]

"Giving a leaf the beans" is a sentence that can only be understood within the context of Sarah-n-Tuned...

[@AR-pm9nv]

That penguin will never be the same.

[@dcpack]

Does it want to be?

[@Torsee]

Who’s envious of the penguin..

[@cali-electro-dad]

@@AR-pm9nv He's seen some sh!t.

[@stevehornett4896]

Sarah, please don't ever lose your incredible combination of humor, knowledge and passion for what you do!

[@creamwobbly]

incredible

[@ronluzim]

Don't lose your enthusiasm for wearing mini skirts either

[@Michael-db4sn]

That Penguin...

[@alexsamaniego442]

I picked up a used 2022 Leaf Plus S in early spring with just under 40k miles for 14k. I couldn't be happier. I use it for my 100 mile a day commute. With the cruise set at 85mph on the I10 for 90% of my commute, I got just over 160 miles real world range through the hot Arizona summer. I'm very pleased with it.

[@DougGarrison]

I think that if they had replaced that chademo port with a native Tesla (NACS) port and kept the base price under 30,000 they would be selling like crazy.

[@Dakiraun]

I watch your channel for both builds _and_ reviews. Your reviews are SO much more valuable than the usual stuff. When watching car reviews everyone seems to just say the same things, drone on about interiors or pointless tech; you talk about the technical specs and details that _matter_ , and it's so much more interesting and useful. Also, wow - that is one of the lowest Cookie-scores I think I've seen on your reviews!

[@creamwobbly]

And what it feels like to drive, yeah that is important, even for non-enthusiast drivers

[@Dakiraun]

@@creamwobbly Yes, that too - Sarah makes great comparisons on normal driving, spirited driving and off-road (if applicable).

[@josephpanozzo4815]

I love how thorough and detailed and objective your reviews are.

[@regwilson7652]

We have a 2013 Nissan Leaf in our family and had no trouble with it in the 6 years we have owned it. The only thing it does not go as far on a charge as it did new. Enjoy the beautiful Sunday.

[@DAReeseDroid]

While that is somewhat true of any EV, with one that is using air to cool the battery it is more pronounced. You also notice more when the range is smaller to begin with.

[@creamwobbly]

@DAReeseDroid That doesn't make sense. If you start with a 350 mile range you'll notice a 10% drop more than if you start with a 120 mile range.

[@dustup2249]

Your channel by far holds the most value for viewers' time. It rolls along smartly with information, automotive knowledge and comical snark. ♥

[@vin6135]

Carpet-ception …. 🤣 As always, great review. Even if I don’t particularly care for a vehicle, I always learn something and enjoy the driving impressions.

[@mostcom]

The penguin with the curiously high popularity.

[@ErebosGR]

Penguin: "I smell like a fart." Sarah's merch shop: "STONKS 📈"

[@emmapantzar-karlsson1376]

Your reviews are always top notch! So well researched and with down-to-earth reflections!

[@roger9508]

As always an enjoyable review. Even though I will probably never own one. I'm extremely jealous of the Penguin

[@MikeCarden]

Your review of the entry level Nissan EV is excellent. As a lifelong Petrolhead, I identify with your love of fun cars. After years of internal combustion cars, I recently bought a Kia EV6 pure electric car and I will NEVER go back to lame petrol or diesel. The driving experience all by itself completely embarrasses any combustion engine.

[@XsaviXander]

The three thing I like about EVs is the instant torque and it doesn't come with the maintenance and headaches of a combustion engine.

[@gregkramer5588]

Key thing with these is the actual cost vs. list price. They have nice niche but it is not huge. Under $30k and it can be a super efficient commuter if you can plug it in at home.

[@hemiacplurge3572]

Yep. My commute is 36mi round trip. If you get a kill-a-watt, charge at night, and keep track of your $/distance for about a month, you'll feel like a financial genius. 😂 Driving 100 miles every daaayum! Did you see what that squirrel just did?

[@douglasalanthompson]

My 2019 S+ new was only 23K.

[@Torsee]

It is exquisite transportation! First gen in my neighborhood is going strong. It gets you there.

[@bankait_rex1860]

I swear Sarah you make us watch some cars that nobody and I mean nobody would had even think to watch but we love ya so much that here we are watching a freaking Nissan Leaf lol.

[@Plisken65]

Expand your horizons.

[@chadmueller6128]

"Ready, set, go." BRAKE : Gets me every time. 🙂

[@michaelallen434]

Sweet! Sarah on a Sunday morning. It doesn’t get much better than this ❤

[@TheComputerGuyDR]

I got those same rims on my 2023 Leaf. Very cool looking.

[@Lincoln7Zulu]

Re: some folks aren't fans of the EV reviews. I appreciate the EV reviews because I don't get any exposure to EV's otherwise. And your delivery is concise with clean high value information

[@scottmills5264]

Great review and I always appreciate that you match your outfits to the cars! Attention to detail is what sets your content apart from many others.

[@mantarayal]

That penguin is living the life.

[@Primus54]

There’s always at least one nugget in every vehicle review video that demonstrates your quirky and humorous imagination… “steak-shaped” center console made me laugh. 😆 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@hellscapenavigator]

Fun Fact for bonus wrench points: Almost all of the LEAF’s High Voltage components are cross compatible with its previous generation, including the battery. Why would you want to put a 28 kWh, decade old, air-cooled battery into your new car that comes with minimum 40 kWh is beyond me… but it does mean (in a pinch) HV spare parts are probably easier to come by in this car than any other EV. (This also explains why you sometimes find used first Gen LEAFs with 220+ miles of range: They’ve had their batteries swapped for a newer, salvage-title 62 kWh one.)

[@johnbyers3439]

Hi Sarah, Here are some questions EV buyers have, since there are no pistons. What is the maximum DC charge rate kw, optional battery sizes in kwh, along with the battery size estimated range and the charge port information should include what the manufacturer is doing for the US NACS conversion ie: adapter suggestion and estimated date of conversion for new models. WEB search: What you need to know about the US EV charging switch to Tesla's NACS . Thanks for the great show, technology with a touch of cuteness is always a thumbs up!

[@DAReeseDroid]

Just a guess here, but the Leaf will probably charge at the same rate on Tesla Superchargers as it does on other ones. The plus is Chademo chargers are not as common, but this one does get the CCS plug as well. But, for all things holy, I wish they'd stop fighting with the Bolt to charge at the 350kW fast chargers. Nobody is using that 50kW charger besides those two unless they have to.

[@joelmurphy7980]

Let's be honest, very few people have any interest in owning an EV. Maybe some hippies along the west coast and a scattered few in bigger cities elsewhere. I have an 1100+ mile road trip coming up and I don't have the extra two days required for charge time....provided one could find a place to charge along the rural roads of course.

[@creamwobbly]

@joelmurphy7980 Just because you're butthurt doesn't mean that people looking for Leaf reviews won't find this one. Thing is, those particular details can be found on the manufacturer page, unlike details about pistons, exhaust diameter, sway bar diameter etc. Nothing to stop including geek-out details about the motor construction, battery chemistry etc.

[@ThomasBlinuxguy]

​@@DAReeseDroidFrom what I've seen, there's no ChaDemo to NACS adapter either built or in development. As for charging speeds, the leaf charges at the same rate as the Chevy Bolt, 55kW.

[@DAReeseDroid]

@@ThomasBlinuxguy I thought I saw one recently.

[@OliviaBalensiefen]

Watching your channel is like an adventure into the world of funny characters and hilarious situations. Keep making us happy with your funny videos!🥍😽💫

[@Jay-sb2xs]

You look absolutely beautiful today Sarah love your outfit!

[@fastbike9845]

Super useful info delivered in a quirky style by a lovely person. Thx.

[@oscare.quiros6349]

This is one of the best EV reviews I have watched. Great work.

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Sarah I must say you do a very fair review on every vehicle you review. And sometimes it looks like you must be extremely agile to get in the back seat too. The best car channel on KZbin!! 👍👍

[@jaybou007]

That little car that could. Unfortunately, 15 years later, a Chademo connector and such a high price point doesn’t cut it. Unfortunate Nissan didn’t take care more of their little car by upgrading it properly, because it drives so well.

[@CarkeekW]

You can get ccs to Chademo adaptors now opening up the possibilities

[@jaybou007]

@ Or just buy a more comfortable AWD and native CCS ride for the same price.

[@CarkeekW]

I'd like to know an example of what you think is the same , the leaf build quality is right up there

[@CarkeekW]

@@jaybou007 what is one example of a ccs that is the same price and build quality , just one. same price , not more

[@jaybou007]

@ I just told you. I can’t figure out how it could be clearer. Did you miss the last response?

[@toyotaprius79]

Love to see you to an ev themed crossover upload with Transport Evolved, this was certainly some of the most fun and fair reviews of the LEAF. Pity its flaws I do want to see the LEAF live on and not as a crossover-SUV, despite the heavy all steel construction, passive cooled batteries, less diverse smaller battery options or even an ePower phev. Never knew after all these years how much aero considerations were made for its underbody that was a nice surprise.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Your penguin has boldly gone where no penguin has gone before.

[@damieg82]

12:30 that's linked to the flap vent that all cars have in their lower rear quarter panel, which is hidden by the bumper. It's there to expel air when you close a door, or when you're at speed and closing the windows. Without it, modern cars are sealed to the point that there's nowhere for air pressure to be released, and thus you'll have a lot of trouble to close the doors when all of the windows are up, or you'll essentially pressurize the car's interior if you're at highway speed and close an open window. You ears will start to pop.

[@bluesfear]

that is such a cute skirt, great outfit sarah

[@brianball720]

A bunch of people I know have these, and I think they are better than most of the others out there, because they are just simpler and not all fluffed up with stuff only iphone nerds want. Simpler mechanically as well doesn't put you in the poor house for long term maintenance and is much easier to buy them second hand like my friends did (let the first owners eat all the depreciation) Didn't really show the gauges much but my only real gripe was dash visibility sucked on the earlier ones which this one seems better.

[@panikkos86]

The nails are colour matched too? Now that's dedication!

[@adilund-garrard223]

Her nails and outfits always coordinate with the car.

[@MrBeugh]

CHadMO is actually the DC fast charging port. Most EVs have the CCS (Common Charging Standard) which has the DC pins on the bottom of the connector array and requires a plug to be removed when DC fast charging. The Tesla NACS (North American Charging Standard) has it all in a smaller handle.

[@Michael-db4sn]

CCS stands for combined charging system.

[@vedranart]

Just to add, that's not a transmission tunnel cover, but the cover to disconnect the HV battery, where a safety fuse/switch is. :D

[@brawlwith_me]

0:13 the "s" inthe word constructed is so satisfying ngl🙂‍↔️

[@gosh111]

And the more you watch this channel, the catchier it gets. I find myself doing the same most of the time 😂

[@williamsloggy5144]

2025 and still has a CHAdeMO but not a NACS? That's CRAZY.

[@newworldodor2641]

WTF? Chademo is dead and gone. Where will you charge it on a road trip?

[@andyny29]

Sorry Sarah, but the penguin steals the show today!😂

[@Johnny_Kanuk]

Finding neutral on that is like finding it on my old YZ80 from when I was a kid. Just keep at it and hope. 😂😂

[@danhectic5629]

i had one of those! was yellow.

[@diamondblack3776]

Make like a tree and Leaf. Yer! heh! Feelin tuff now.

[@DaBinChe]

My 2015 Honda has a torsion beam rear and I put a sway bar back there...made a huge difference in making the car more neutral in hard cornering no more understeer.

[@RobertYonng]

Dang lucky penguin 😉😂🤣 Love you 🌹😍

[@Youcantalwaysge]

I bought my Alfa Romeo Veloce after watching Sarah’s review

[@soyeux27]

Incredible review, Sarah ! Thank you for this delightful content !

[@theviperman3]

I appreciate the finger-nail test ... no need of material science here ... love the car reviews. Keep up the great work Sarah

[@jonranper]

Thank you for another well thought out review, Sarah. At my shop we briefly tried reman batteries for Prius vehicles and the like but when they remanufacture a battery they replace the worn cells with new ones and leave the others which eventually fail in the next 6-12 months. We went to replacing the batteries with all new ones from the dealer.

[@richardmongello579]

I’m jealous of the penguin.

[@democar3005]

I can’t wait for your review of the VW ID. Buzz Sarah ⚡️

[@SarahnTuned]

@@democar3005 I don’t do the media event things, so it’ll be a while probably.

[@bruced625]

The penguin will never be the same!

[@dcxplant]

The first gen LEAF we owned was a great daily in-town runabout. The only expense of ownership after four years were tires. The LEAF was 100% reliable and dirt, I mean dirt cheap to operate. Charged at night on a reduced rate plan.

[@tommorgan1291]

On my third Leaf Currently drive 2023 Leaf Plus bought new. Costing out al! 3 Leafs: one tire, two wiper blades, two recalls (one page added to manual and a replacement bolt under driver seat), one Silicon tube, one snow scrapper. Love it for short trips and home charging. For long trips I drive an eight cylinder Cadillac 1976 Eldorado. I don't understand why the! Leaf is not the number one EV seller? They are great maintenance free vehicles, fun to drive and reasonably priced. I hopeTesla will enable Leafs use their chargers..

[@wayoalva]

17:12 was that bollstering assessment while drving or dancing and driving? Love your reviews. Highly entertaining and full of valuable, well researched content.

[@cali-electro-dad]

I am here for the EV reviews. Keep it up. Leaf replacement batteries are already a thing. Also, when you talk about EV ownership and the cost vs ICE it's important to compare cost over time. EV's win. Hands down. Edit* (More upfront, way less over time.)

[@jandraelune1]

Chademo is exclusive to Japan and is the second oldest EV charge port, but was not adapted for use in other countries, so you'll only find it on EV's from Japan makers.

[@harrygatto]

Great review. I judge the effectiveness of the brakes by how far your hair swings forward when you hit the brake pedal.

[@silentben]

I have the 2023 SV+ and I've been pretty happy with it. I don't love the lack of a spare, but it hasn't been an issue so far. I have run into the issue of finding neutral before at the worst time - when next in line at an automated car wash. And the strong torque is nice, though I have had it slip if I'm stopped at an intersection too far forward on the thick white line. Also, if you have your phone plugged in, you lose about 25% of that reported range to charging that little device somehow. That said, still love the lack of maintenance and no need for emissions tests.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

We appreciate you!

[@williamhurst7766]

I have a 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus with around 46,000 miles on it. As of 11/16/24 the vehicle is over 5 years old, I have had ZERO issues with the vehicle. Battery charge capacity still indicates maximum charge capacity. Recently charged it to 100% and vehicle indicated 231 miles of range which is more than vehicle is advertised as new at 226 miles range. No complaints here.

[@CheeseMeme985]

Hows this make sense? Wonderful proof read review of the title of the video! Bravo.

[@leer.2137]

a bean toaster in a nice colour ~ Thank you, Sarah ~ eventually I'll bee come a member

[@iarpak]

Great review. Always learn details about a car from Sarah I wouldn’t learn anywhere else. Great job.

[@martinostlund1879]

They work better in a cold climate. We live in the north of Sweden. We have 2 of them, a 2014 and a 2022. Both still have 12 of 12 bars battery health. A great car for our climate and usecase.

[@guilhermebjr]

I spent 8 months in Europe. The big complaint about this car is that it is not intended to use a fast charger. The battery does not have liquid cooling, which makes the battery overheat, so you should expect a shorter battery life if you start to use a fast charger every time.

[@robsendall9847]

Great review Sarah, as always. Pity the range isn't at least 50% more. Thanks 👍

[@craig2web]

These aren't for everyone, but the Leaf was a decent pioneer. And if you don't need to go real far, very cheap to run. And late model used Leafs can be a real bargain. And if they're at least 2 years old with only one previous owner, you can qualify for up to a $4,000 used EV rebate.

[@motoshark5847]

I owned one if these s few years ago. Great commuter. Music sounded amazing in a quiet cockpit. It was fun to smoke 90 percent of all cars off a green light 0-30mph.

[@neeleybaws]

the earlier years came in an almost milenium Jade color which is cool. Red ones were the cheapest when i got mine . Build quality inside is just like a 1993 Pulsar.

[@rezamoradi4073]

Thank you for the laughs!

[@danlargent3806]

No green Leaf 🤯 someone needs to wrap one to look like an actual leaf if it hasn't already been done😅

[@salibaba]

There was a spring green (kind of mint coloured) available in European markets for a while on the 2018-2022 models

[@doctor2bob]

I agree with your 'will not last 20 years' comment. Aside from battery lifespan, a weak point with made in USA is that surface corrosion starts on day one.

[@francoisr.7069]

I agree with you Sarah, this toaster won't last 20 years! But I'd like to say my daughter have a Versa 2007 with CVT and in 2 years it will have 20 years with a normal maintenance and no major problem. And even with the CVT , it's a fun car to drive, compare to my Pathfinder... Realy love your review Sarah.

[@dondonaldson1684]

Penguin was looking for Antarctica and found Sahara.

[@dailyrider2975]

In Colorado there is a dealership leasing 2024 Leaf for $20/month. Wish I lived there.

[@vlenhoff]

I love your work Sarah, I love it.

[@rixkafer56]

Im just here for the seat belt dance contest .. nice set of wheels ! On the leaf too

[@Lukeywoodsey]

The original Nissan Leaf is truly one of the the most trash electric cars, I'm literally just watching this for you Sarah

[@tj2375]

It was the first really mass produced EV, it couldn't be perfect.

[@Lukeywoodsey]

@@tj2375 it had no cooling system for the batteries. You can pick them up for like £2k now in the UK, a same age ford fiesta is twice that

[@hemiacplurge3572]

@Lukeywoodsey do you have a feel for how long the batteries last in your part of the UK? I'm Midwest USA with wide, but not awful temperature variations. I've been pleasantly surprised by how well my Leaf's batteries have held up.

[@SarahnTuned]

This was low key a review of the Versa Note we don’t get in the US anymore. They have a bunch of sweet little turbo 3 cylinders overseas in them.

[@marksmith290]

Drove a 3 cyl turbo all over Thailand. Fun little car .

[@TheWebbie22883]

my favorite outfit by far

[@miss2doggies]

That hard plastic cover in the backseat on the tunnel is actually the access panel to the battery disconnect. Also, you made mention that the air conditioning was for the battery. Unless they've made some major changes and no one knows about it, the battery is only air cooled, which isits Achilles heel.

[@Simplyput3451]

Always enjoy the bolstering test.

[@bladejames8208]

After looking for a first car for my youngest daughter I have been considering a hybrid car to potentially buy and do a swap. Shopping, nearly buying a 19 Audi A3 hatchback hybrid. Since we didn't get the RS3 in hatchback form here in the US I feel like the A3 Hatchback Hybrid is a perfect car to swap the RS3/TTRS drivetrain suspension, dash, interior interior. Making it the RS3 Hatchback here in the US that we never got.

[@johnathenbates2929]

@Sarah -n- Tuned. For reference, they are the Bee's! Example the band Incubus and a song "Drive" and lyrics "Wait for my chance to be one of the Hive"! The Hive, meaning "Them:! Just say'in! P.S. 5:19 I think you handed that nob perfectly!

[@benofbrown]

"Only the driver window is automatic, you have to hold for the rest of them" - same as my Bentley Turbo R! ;)

[@stucook8622]

Thanks Sarah!🌻🐧

[@meanman6992]

Finding one or two of these totaled would make for a sick go-kart build!!!

[@timothylowe8327]

Love the minions hand pointer. Bless.🎉

[@ultimatetrashgamer8495]

Hate the Versa, but that's a super cute skirt. Call it a win.

[@gplipp6489]

🇨🇦 here. These sell for 50k here. Absolute madness. So much for an electric vehicle for the masses which was the promise from Nissan.

[@silo_fx3182]

I believe they were referring to the weight of the car with that statement 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CarkeekW]

Selling for 29990 nzd new in new Zealand

[@slipperyrancidcheese]

I had one of those first gen tiida/versa. It had a great six speed in it that made it a blast to drive through the twisty's.

[@infiniterift]

"Battery ain't gonna last 20 years." 🗣🔥

[@Plisken65]

Most GM engines dont either.

[@XsaviXander]

Oh, it will. Battery technology has gotten up there as of recently.

[@DeutschlandGuy]

13:13 Lucky penguin! 🤣😅😂 Love the "car" car reviews, Sarah... All the SUV's seem to be clones of each other. Even if a car leaves something to be desired, at least it is interesting to follow your assessment.

[@1PaNik1]

@13:13 😺”the penguin was up my @ss”😸