Nissan Leaf review (2024): Best all-electric daily driver? | TotallyEV

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Video timestamps:
Intro & price: 00:00
Exterior design: 00:40
Interior design & tech: 01:27
Storage space: 03:29
Seat comfort, legroom & headroom: 05:06
Driving comfort: 06:12
Performance: 07:42
Regenerative braking: 09:35
Driving range & charging: 11:37
Safety systems: 13:09
Verdict: 14:32
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[@TotallyEV]

Find the best Nissan Leaf deals: locally.link/e5qV Read the Nissan Leaf review on our website: totallyev.net/nissan-leaf-review/ Review of the Nissan Leaf's audio system: totallyev.net/nissan-leaf-audio-review-bose-system/ Video timestamps: Intro & price: 00:00 Exterior design: 00:40 Interior design & tech: 01:27 Storage space: 03:29 Seat comfort, legroom & headroom: 05:06 Driving comfort: 06:12 Performance: 07:42 Regenerative braking: 09:35 Driving range & charging: 11:37 Safety systems: 13:09 Verdict: 14:32

[@timpalmer5805]

I have A Leaf 62kw and love it. Excellent acceleration 40 to 70 range which is where you need it. Not impressed with Reviews that say it’s obsolete as it’s not in my opinion. It is a very reliable and proven design with a better price point Than some of the newer competition. No one pays the sticker price as Nissan discount it quite a bit thus beating the newer Offerings.

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you're enjoying it Tim! Thanks for sharing your experience. What range are you getting with your Leaf?

[@danielroden9424]

air cooled battery suffers tremendous degradation in first 50k miles. 15-20% lower max range vs liquid cooled batteries which are less than 10% degradation at 200,000 miles - batteries which have higher ranges for the same price as the 68kwh leaf.

[@timpalmer8737]

@@TotallyEV Range varies according to the going and weather temperature, so I would say the range is from 180miles to 230miles. Typically 210 to 220 with average driving in the summertime.

[@TotallyEV]

@@timpalmer8737 thanks both, for sharing your experiences!

[@skepticalmechanic]

@@danielroden9424 where are you getting your facts please?

[@philcarter3428]

I note that Nissan has a great score for reliability and customer satisfaction whereas Renault is just about at the bottom. Quality counts, not just absolute latest technology or range

[@TotallyEV]

Very valid points about Nissan vehicles in general, but would still have been appreciated to have seen a slightly less dated look.

[@TotallyEV]

Looks are subjective - but most would prefer say, the interior on a modern Audi vs a dated looking Nissan. Here, the Audi interior is still practical, but yet looks all that much more premium.

[@deegeeofpenryn]

@@TotallyEV - Although I don't own an EV yet (still researching) you cannot possibly compare Audi with a Leaf when it comes to pricing! Just imagine what an EV Audi would cost compared to a Leaf with the same accessories and upgrades? As they would say in the US - Do the math !

[@TotallyEV]

@@deegeeofpenryn this was a reply to someone else; so likely it was the other person commenting about an Audi interior. But they've since deleted their comment it seems!

[@marktuyet]

I like the old school look and the simplicity of functions . Won't scare anyone away including seniors . Everything today is too complicated .

[@TotallyEV]

Fair enough, thanks for sharing!

[@scottm5425]

Use ECO mode in bad weather if your finding it overpowered.

[@TheSendersa]

I have a 2019 leaf tekna, 40kwh battery pack. I drive it for one year already. I love it everyday. It has by far the largest interior space and storage space in its class. Design is beautiful. I love the old fashion interior. Yes it is not the latest technology, not the most efficient maybe. But it is the most reliable car in its class. For my work, I drive many different ev's. Leaf is the most fun to drive and the most comfortable one. E-pedal and pro-pilot is amazing

[@TotallyEV]

Really glad you're enjoying it! How's the range on your model?

[@TheSendersa]

@@TotallyEV I live in The Netherlands. It is a flat country. Winters are here windy and rainy. Temperature is around 5-6 celcius during the day. I have a range of 180-190 km in the winter. Summer goes up to 230-240km. I noticed that a strong headwind reduces the range significantly which happens here a lot. But overall it is never an issue for me. I did 18,000km in one year time. I drove to Belgium and Germany a couple of times. Max of 500 km daily trips. Never had a range anxiety.

[@TotallyEV]

@@TheSendersa wow that's quite some distance you've put on it! As for range, seems rather low versus what we had, but again your climate seems far colder. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated!

[@jaxthename]

Just took ownership of a seven month old Leaf and have been checking as many videos as I can find. This is one of the best. The information is easy to understand and delivered in an accent which does not grate. So far I am completely satisfied with my purchase. I did a home charge yesterday which added little to my electricity bill. No regrets.

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you're enjoying it and thank you for the kind comment!

[@ridehead8771]

Can you tell me how much is it to charge at home from low to full battery thanks

[@christopherburgess1430]

Very good review. I’ve just bought the Leaf Tenka+. I actually love it. Really good car.

[@TotallyEV]

Thank you, glad you liked the review, and pleased to hear you're enjoying it too - what range are your achieving in yours?

[@johnosborne5637]

Best EV for my money due to ----- 1 reliability and 2 Safety. Eg you mention the Zoe with a NCAP --- 0 out of 5 Stars!! I could continue with and the other cars but have not got the time today. I am not a Nissan owner, in fact I have only had Fords and Saabs. Great cars but Nissan are also a very good manufacturer. The leaf has developed over the years and is still an excellent car which is head and shoulders above the others you mention. Thanks for your time, John Osborne

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@Tk-vn3yw]

Very clear and concise review with detailed relevant information. Great job

[@TotallyEV]

That's a lonely comment to receive, thank you. Glad you liked the review!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

how come you didnt show us the powerplant under the bonnet ? congrats on 900subs!!

[@TotallyEV]

Haha, sorry! And thank you :)

[@romanclay1913]

I drive a 2020 Leaf and it's the best car I've ever owned. Low maintenance, no problems and I love driving pass gas stations and ignoring the prices. Oh, and it accelerates like a jet.

[@TotallyEV]

Pleased to hear you're still loving it; it's a great car and has stood the test of time!

[@mujtabashah3667]

Excellent all round review.

[@TotallyEV]

Thank you, glad you liked it :)

[@keithwilson1554]

If you want to carry anything that matches the length from the rear to the rear of the Front seats having it slope upwards cuts down the chances of it going you in the front seat under breaking and at the rear being up against a higher lip again helps it from sliding back. Flat is OK if you have straps to hold long items

[@TotallyEV]

Depends on the length of what you want to carry, but good point nevertheless.

[@psnKirios86]

I love my 2019 Leaf but the Bose subwoofer is in an egregious spot. I'd be tempted to steer clear of the SL iteration because of it.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts; agreed with the location of the subwoofer.

[@johnwhite2143]

Nice car, really thinking about getting one of these, think the driving in bad weather with these like any car just drive gentler and too the conditions of the road, I had a 2017 Mustang before I traded it in for a Kia Sportage due to kids getting too tall for rear seats in Mustang and I drove it in snowy conditions we get in Scotland pure white outside an 4 to 6 inches of snow an got to work no problems but had to drive in snow mode with a gentle foot an gentle on clutch too, I'm all for getting one of these longer range leafs, be fun at traffic lights lol 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TotallyEV]

Haha, thanks for sharing!

[@solodrivingstandardsacadem8241]

Hello , can I ask if your leaf has heat pomp or liquid system to warm up / could down the battery in winter in order to charge faster. I have heard that leafs has very slow charging speed specially if you do long distance journeys, what is your experience in ? Many thanks

[@TotallyEV]

Indeed it does, the Leaf was among the first EVs to integrate a heat pump. No issues when it came to charging, however, your experiences may vary depending on where you live etc

[@OKtunes]

It is my understanding that it does not have a battery cooling system.

[@TotallyEV]

Battery cooling would be different from a heat pump.

[@mjphotos]

Does the brake light come on when you show down with regen breaking

[@TotallyEV]

Indeed, it should! See this video for more info: kzbin.infojviIfeb48kw?feature=share

[@SriHari722]

Good one bro

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks bud!

[@stephenclay6852]

Good review but I don’t think the car you were reviewing is not a rival to a Zoe at that price point. I think the 40 kw is a better alternative to use as a comparison and good value. But other than that I agree with your thoughts on the car me personally didn’t choose to buy one because a lot of the tech is outdated ie sat nav I know you have Apple CarPlay. I also prefer the ccs charging format. And not a big fan of Nissan dealer after care. And so for a little bit more money I chose the Kia e Niro 4 which gives you both longer range and better warranty.

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you liked the review. Indeed, would depend on the battery capacity in terms of price range. The Kia is a fantastic choice, we have it our Best Buy award - the 'issue' is that it can't really be compared to a saloon, as it's an SUV, and not everyone is comfortable with that added ride height!

[@epicwave7060]

Can you super charge as often as you need? Say I’m taking a longer trip ..

[@TotallyEV]

You can indeed, however, rapid charging can degrade the battery overtime faster than vs slower charging (on any EV)

[@mustafanaji6591]

GREAT NISSAN.

[@TotallyEV]

Thumbs up!

[@donpay1714]

Only review I've watched where the driver turns off all the safety aids as being inadequate,

[@TotallyEV]

We do test almost everything.

[@ontopoftheroof]

In the market where I live, you can get very good lease deals. However, I would shy away from buying one due to the elephant under the floor.

[@TotallyEV]

Nice, what price can you get on it?

[@ontopoftheroof]

@@TotallyEV Around $200 incl. taxes, over 3 years, no down payment, all 3 inspections included.

[@TotallyEV]

That's pretty good!

[@Tron-Jockey]

Why would normal operation give you any reason to fear the battery? If purchased simply for commuting purposes of less than 200 miles per day (like nearly everyone on this planet), why would the battery need to be an issue. The Leaf's battery only becomes an issue if it's abused. It is true that without active thermal management they don't like frequent DCFC especially when ambient temperatures are above 100F. DCFC can significantly raise battery temperatures. However, for commuter applications of less than 200 miles per day you should never need to use DCFC. For such applications an owner need only ever charge at home using Level 1 or Level 2. Problem solved. The battery should return over 1000 charge cycles which at 226 mile per charge should allow for more than 200,000 miles. Having said all that I can see how this might not be the ideal choice for people that make frequent long distance drives. It would also not be the ideal choice for people living where they can't charge at home and or where ambient temperatures frequently exceed 100F. Properly cared for (avoiding frequent scenarios that cause excessive elevation of battery temperature), these batteries are no more likely to cause problems than any other, liquid cooled or not.

[@TotallyEV]

@@Tron-Jockey thank for sharing your insights

[@CrustyCrip]

AESC battery longevity, and cost of battery replacement, is an issue! Battery air-cooling without chilling capability, means it is a bad idea to operate a Leaf in hot climates.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@jd5179]

im down to Leaf or Ioniq - Hyundai has lots of battery issues compare to leaf . so i guess leaf is the winner

[@TotallyEV]

Where have you learnt of all these battery issues?

[@jd5179]

@@TotallyEV i have a friend who works at a local hyundai delearship

[@TotallyEV]

Interesting!

[@TotallyEV]

That's not good to hear 😟

[@phweakwilled]

But it’s ChaDeMo not CCS. Which means not so much future proofing. 😩

[@TotallyEV]

Let's see if Nissan moves away from the standard in the future!

[@Urbanbenelux]

If there is a problem with future proofing, it's with CCS cars. People who don't realise that CCS is a step back don't know what they're talking about. No bidirectional charging so CCS cars are useless for a solar owner. Chaoji will become the universal standard and cars with CCS ports will be utterly useless for solar owners. Home batteries are more expensive per kWh than an EV, Chademo cars will have great residuals in the future. People say that CCS is the future parroting some European EV manufacturers who want to take market share from Nissan, the reality is that CCS is a step backwards. Chaoji will be capable of 900kW and will be compatible with all standards while also allowing bidirectional. Game over CCS parrots. People who speak in favor of CCS don't even know what bidirectional charging is and how you save tens of thousands thanks to it. If you have solar panels, how do you power your heat pumps and fridges at night? Ask for a quote on a Powerwall and you'll get it. One more thing, charging at over 1kW per kWh is bad for your battery, no matter how much cooling you throw at your cells. Liquid cooling systems can't cool down cylindrical cells uniformly, they only carry heat away, but at the cell level, only the parts in contact with the cooling plates see a benefit.

[@TotallyEV]

You make very good points!

[@phweakwilled]

In Europe *EVERY* new EV including Nissan is CCS. It may hang on in Japan. With regards to bi-directional functionality it is a shame but I’m not sure if CCS can be upgraded in future to add this. Let’s hope it doesn’t set the industry back

[@TotallyEV]

Fingers crossed

[@peteg8920]

Do not need the climate control on a hot summers day ?

[@TotallyEV]

No?

[@minniesaab7255]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for your ongoing support (and love), Minnie!

[@minniesaab7255]

@@TotallyEV more than welcome

[@doddsalfa]

Not bad looking but not as exotic looking as the older leaf

[@TotallyEV]

True!

[@lifeisastruggle5517]

the interior is old and it´s time for Nissan to upgrade

[@TotallyEV]

We agree, haha!

[@ritz5606]

Neeeh... not all simplicity and lack of real buttons are nice or smart. To transfer buttons to a big screen takes the concentration from the driver. I like to drive a car that looks like a car and not something that fell out of an Iphone.

[@TotallyEV]

It's not just the buttons, it's the interior design, as mentioned in the review. But each to their own.

[@Urbanbenelux]

This is what people who have never been in a Leaf say. Not everyone wants to drive a spaceship.

[@TotallyEV]

It's not about a spaceship, just a bit of a spruced up design would have been appreciated in a modern vehicle.

[@The-Salty-Bager]

Unfortunately now outclassed in every way

[@TotallyEV]

How so?

[@The-Salty-Bager]

@@TotallyEV no thermal battery management and not switched to using CCS charging.

[@TotallyEV]

Some will argue that using CCS is worse, as there's no V2G!

[@TotallyEV]

Corsa shouldn't be the benchmark haha, but that's a good price for the Leaf - presume used?

[@martinostlund1879]

In 2024 a used one is a good buy.

[@skepticalmechanic]

Any car is going to burn out if it has a lot of power to the wheels… who cares? For Christ sake take your foot off the peddle!

[@TotallyEV]

Some of the other cars that we've tested don't have such issues, just an FYI.

[@skepticalmechanic]

Brits drive on the wrong side of the road…

[@TotallyEV]

Haha