Nissan Leaf vs Tesla Model 3 - Which is the Better Value?

[@juju67418]

I know he did not just compare these 2 😭

[@Purpletesla]

Actually a good comparison because they're at the same price point. If anything it should motivate Nissan to step their game up. Sad since Nissan was the pioneer of the fully electric vehicle with the LEAF.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea I've always said people who owned Leaf's are the real OG's when it comes to electric vehicles.

[@wranglerlife4ever42]

I like it. Its showing how waaaay overpriced the LEAF is

[@TuneupMagic]

@@Gjeebs My EV journey started with a brand new 2015 Nissan LEAF when they were giving them away back then. Had plan to trade it in for a Model 3 with a Tesla-projected $35K-ish price at launch. Decided against it when the 2018 base Model 3 ended up costing north of $50K, and kept my LEAF until prices of used cars had gone way up during COVID; ended up getting rid of the thing for practically the same $ I paid for it. And then early last November when Tesla's vehicle prices collapsed, I bought me my very first Tesla used directly from Tesla when they were giving away their 2023 M3P with included FSD package; just like Nissan made me a LEAF offer I couldn't refuse in 2015, Tesla made me a FSD-equipped-M3P offer I couldn't refuse last November; for me FSD is practically free!! Last March, I took advantage of their free FSD transfer.. promptly traded in my 2023 M3P (HW3) for a brand new 2024 MYP without losing a penny -- my MYP started with FSD v11.4.9 and has FSD v12.5.2 installed since September 4, 2024.

[@higheroctave32]

The Leaf isn't a car you buy new anymore. I bought a 2020 in May with less than 23,000 mi on it for less than 14k. I am extremely happy with what I got for how much I paid.

[@jans6993]

Just got one for my daughter in Denver. No money down $99 a month for a two year lease. Totally worth that.

[@Gjeebs]

Agree

[@MechayaAlta]

I think the leaf sits a bit higher than the 3, so is easier to get into. We like the large hatch, solid roof, door frames and old fashioned switches. For a deal look for a 1-2 year lease return for < $20 K. This car is a great around town vehicle/golf cart.

[@michaelthompson7217]

it’s a more useful form factor for sure

[@suryagopala]

We got a ‘22 leaf SV with tech package, a year old car with 19k miles for 17700 last year after selling our 3. Couldn’t have been happier with the ride quality, ease of ingress and egress and build quality. Great value for the money

[@laurabodycombe7998]

My first EV was a 1st generation Leaf. I think it got 80 miles to a charge. It was ok for my commute but definitely couldn’t do a road trip in it. I upgraded to a Model Y almost 4 years ago.

[@michaelm.7418]

The LEAF actually came out in 2010, so Nissan has had more time with it than Tesla has had (even with the Model S). The fact they are still running ChAdeMO shows how much Nissan doesn't get it.

[@TimBorg]

except you are wrong about everything

[@robertboskind]

I went from a base model Leaf to a Model y 3 months ago. The Tesla is miles ahead, but so much more $$. I had to upgrade the 3rd time I got stuck far from home because of broken or removed Chademo chargers.

[@markbonasso1583]

I bought a Leaf in 2013 then went back to ICE. In 2023 test drove a Tesla and said I gotta buy it. Supercharger network makes this the clear winner. @Gjeebs should have talked about Chademo and charger limitations more in this video. Road trips in a Leaf teach you the importance of prayer.

[@ancientsymbol]

I’ve had a 2011 Leaf since 2013 and we’ve put about 50k miles on it. It’s down to about 50 miles range but we live on a small island and still use it daily. Paid $14k for it and it’s paid for itself in fuel and repair/maintenance. That said our next car will me a M3 or CT

[@tinycmo]

I appreciate the respect for heritage and nissan retaining their rustic build. You have sold me on the Leaf good sir!

[@itsjustderek]

GJEEBS: THIS CAR SMELLS LIKE A STRIPPER SHOWERED IN IT ALSO GJEEBS: I MEAN NOT THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN IN THAT SITUATION IMMEDIATELY COVERING HIS TRACKS KNOWING HIS WIFE PROBABLY WATCHES THESE VIDEOS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnnybravo2769]

😂😂😂

[@samwarren1429]

The Nissan ProPilot on the Leaf is a good as Tesla's Autopilot, if not better. I leased a 2019 SL (higher trim level no longer offered) for 2 years to do my work commute. Turn on ProPilot and the car would steer itself on marked roads and included adaptive speed control. The steering wheel did not need to be torqued to let the system know you had the hands on the wheel like the Tesla. In 2 years I had only 2 instances of "phantom braking", and those were minor braking for a split second. The car was very quiet and yes, the seats (leather in my case) were quite comfortable. The Leaf is MUCH easier to enter and exit than a M3. With e-pedal on, it has true one pedal driving, something the Ariya does not have. The Leaf supplies battery temp, range efficiency, charging time is all there, but you just need to know where to look. It has the all around view camera which is not available in any Tesla to date. It only has charging timers, but it does not have a charge limit (ie 80%). It has the stealth EV appeal as described, no one is screaming at you or key lacing your door. The Leaf is dated but if I still had mine, I would be happy with it commuting or around town.

[@leafnutz2341]

Only thing Pro Pilot needs is a full "hands free" mode

[@douglasalanthompson]

​@leafnutz2341 that's propilot2 in the Ariya

[@dyhppyx]

I love how you're getting worked up over your own comparison that you set up. You're awesome man

[@camrodger8638]

Nissan has had so much time to have made the Leaf so much better…..and they haven’t.

[@kqschwarz]

Excellent review, as usual. One additional thing that I believe is still true is the Leaf has no battery thermal management, which can result in "cold-gating" when fast-charging due to an overly cold or hot battery. The lack of thermal management, at least in the past, has lead to shorter battery lifespan and the need for complete battery replacement. I am not 100% sure these things are still true on current-generation Leaf's, but I think they are. If I am correct about that, then I would only ever recommend a Leaf if it is leased for a very low price and then returned to the dealer at the end of the lease and before the traction battery warranty expires. Perhaps one of the other folks in the comment section who is more knowledgeable than me can validate or refute the battery issues I mention. All the best.

[@TimBorg]

I'm selling my Tesla stock and buying my second NISSAN LEAF with the money

[@destiny-theseries]

In 2024 there still is not an EV that has the value everything Tesla offers. The drivetrain, Supercharger Network and most of the car's SOFTWARE.

[@vxnova1]

It’s ridiculous, I cross priced a y against a Mach e, the Mach e was slower, worse efficiency, less range and cost more than the y

[@vxnova1]

This was last year

[@aware2action]

Liquid cooled battery and heat pump with superbottle thermal management?🤞

[@sludog]

I just picked up the “Stripper Showered” collection from Bath and Body Works. Smells great and brings back summer time memories with my boys. 👯‍♀️

[@Gjeebs]

It sells out quickly

[@sidzhottake]

That Nissan Leaf back seat floor hump thing AKA "the birth control seat"

[@leafnutz2341]

ChadeMo to CCS adapters now exist and even work at Tesla Magic Docks. The Leaf also supports V2L and V2G. Leaf has 360 degree camera and support Apple carplay.

[@williamgrunzweig571]

....yah have you seen the cost. Try finding a chademo to CCS1 and you looking at over 700 US dollars. CCS2 is not compatible in the US. No, the adaptor is pointless as the Leaf can't handle the full power of a basic CCS lvl3 at 150kw. The leaf is decades old tech...its dead.

[@leafnutz2341]

@@williamgrunzweig571 Yes, I've seen the cost of the adapter. It was $1000 just a few months ago so it's already come down 30%. I'm not sure why you would say the apdapter is pointless considering how many more charging stations it opens up for Leaf owners. I'm not saying the Leaf is a better EV than the M3 but this review is kinda silly and biased. No mention of Leafspy, no mention of the Leaf's reliability, no mention of how the Leafs battery doesn't catch on fire. and then he gets some information straight up wrong ie charging speeds.

[@vickersdavid3]

One big concern for the Leaf is that it doesn't have any thermal management for the battery - Tesla does an excellent job with battery thermal management. I wouldn't recommend a Leaf in Arizona (full disclosure: I own a Leaf and live in Colorado).

[@Atgul-z6o]

11:38 quick back peddling 😂

[@Robin3615]

I recently stopped driving my 2012 Nissan Leaf for the Highlander AWD. It's amazing how little the Leaf has changed in the last 12 years. Some things have actually gotten worse like the drive screen. One thing I give to the Nissan...1 service for wear items in 12 years. The Tesla went in during the first 2 weeks for a manufacturer defect. I never thought of Tesla as a luxury car but this one feels like it. With the Tesla you can watch around your car for someone to walk near and you can make your car fart at them. Some things are just worth the extra price. LOL I agree Musk is selling electric cars and crapping on the people who buy them. Nobody else can afford to loose so much money making mistakes.

[@SandboxBusiness]

I'm thinking about shopping between a Tesla 3 and a Nissan Leaf, things I've noticed so far are better in one car and better in the other car. Nissan much better interior, nicer steering wheel, nicer seat, the look of the whole interior is much nicer and more attractive when it is TEKNA equipment. The Tesla 3 looks more sporty from the outside Nissan has more space in the car Tesla 3 is better known, it will be sold as an electric vehicle rather The Nissan has nicer headlights and rims Tesla 3 looks good with a spoiler Nissan does not have a spoiler Tesla 3 has fast charging. Nissan it's much easier to turn on the air conditioning, heating and everything else, everything is at the push of a button, which I appreciate in a car Tesla 3 God forbid you have to turn on the air conditioner while driving or to hack that screen, the Tesla 3 goes in the trunk of cars in my country. What is your choice of car?

[@stomms]

In many other countries the Leaf is no longer sold and I think there are still remnants of discontinued car being sold there in US.

[@pl-ps2pd]

All that being said, the "Leaf" name is waaaay cooler than - - - Model 3. That's got to be worth at least $7,000-$8,000. 😅

[@JonathanRegenNJ]

What a great feature in an EV....SiriusXM Fuel Prices. Does it remind you when it's due for an oil change too? 🤣

[@BrianNC81]

2025 Camry LE is a better value. 30k cost and features 600 miles of range for about $36 in 87 octane gas (@$3 per gallon). If the battery fails on the Camry in 15 years, a 1kw hybrid battery will be significantly less expensive. Camry hybrid is going to depreciate a lot less than an EV.

[@mattys8525]

I wonder if you toot in a vented seat if that’s a better or worse situation?

[@leafnutz2341]

Leaf Plus charges up to 100kw. not 50kw. owners routinely sustain 73kw. At least get the facts right

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

I am glad you brought that up

[@James-cq9dp]

still garbage

[@leafnutz2341]

@@James-cq9dp oh look, another youtube internet troll who likes to talk trash online. soooo constructive and original. You must be an influencer.

[@James-cq9dp]

@@leafnutz2341 nah just saying the leaf is a garbage car. why get a leaf when you can get a tesla and its better in every way

[@paulkersey724]

​@@James-cq9dpI have a 2013 leaf and it's still going strong. The range sucks but it's my running errands car as I work from home. It has given me absolutely zero problems in years. You can pick up late model leafs for like 6k. I don't think you know much about cars if you're making a blanket statement like that. There are ICE cars that have tons of problems even while still under warranty.

[@dontaskmeforusername]

If they're free I'll take the Tesla but given the prices I'll go with leaf

[@unknownunknowns]

Outdated? Actually, I kind of like the dashboard layout of the Leaf.

[@Kalibr85]

This Nissan Leaf looks like it was designed in 2004! Who would pay $38k for that?!

[@Dino860]

Great content! New viewer and I am hooked on your channel. Will you be doing a Honda Prologue review anytime soon? Thanks

[@Gjeebs]

Very hard to get one of those but I am trying

[@Dino860]

@@Gjeebs if you’re ever in Miami, let me know. You can test drive mine.

[@vico5980]

Nice subject matter.

[@michaelcavalier8750]

My 2017 Leaf dropped about 40% of its range in the cold due to heavy heat use on about a 50 mile commute. It dropped about 13% of its range from new after 18 months (dealer verified). I do not recommend buying one.

[@RobiJMusic]

for the price and what you get, tesla is the standard and it’s not even close

[@mgdubya27]

This should be good for a laugh 🤣

[@douglasalanthompson]

Best part.of the Leaf is that you can turn the screen off.

[@Dino860]

It appears the reused the body of their Kicks model.

[@mcCorn6478]

You forgot that they have the Arya?

[@Gjeebs]

I've already reviewed it on my channel

[@glennwest4438]

Something not mention is repairs. all will need repairs if you keep it long term. Nissan has a terrible service for the leaf. Cars sit on lots for months waiting for repairs. Telsa has great repair history.

[@kennyg.3966]

The first minute of this video tells you which one is better.

[@ramontbooker5654]

OG versus the new tech the leaf is the grandfather of electric cars Tesla is the king 👑 of the latest technology but ask yourself this question ⁉️ which car would be easy to hack in control from too much technology think about this question ⁉️ which car would a hacker attack and be able to control basic technology or the best technology... I'd rather have the OG version my personal choice

[@ramontbooker5654]

July 24th of 2024 Colorado offer a lease program 19.00 a month to lease a leaf for 2 years.. . Tesla has never done a lease like that before

[@Gjeebs]

That's because Tesla makes a desirable car

[@ZachSolar]

Can the Leaf make fart noises?

[@2TOKE69]

Tesla Forever! 💪😍

[@MurrayOgden-t8n]

Hirthe River

[@sparklander]

I can drive a 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus for two years at a cost of $58/month on a lease with 10K miles. Not sure the Model 3 can compete with that at $35K cost. In Colorado, I can purchase the Leaf for around $19K.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea Colorado has crazy deals on these

[@wranglerlife4ever42]

True. But what about the rest of the potential buyers that live outside of Colorado? I think thats the point of this video. He is trying to compare 2 cars that have a similar MSRP regardless of any massive state incentives

[@BradfordSparks]

I would never choose the Leaf over the Model 3.

[@andrewcumming6319]

Tesla is not a legacy auto maker!! There is no way you can compare these two cars.

[@douglasalanthompson]

Most Leafs have 7K off on the hood

[@keithferguson6422]

110 degrees 😂 i would never buy a leaf im a tesla fan boy, all day long !

[@silverclifflightshow]

Wrong comparison, you should’ve got the model 3 Rear Wheel Dr. long range it get the tax credit. It is way cheaper than the leaf and get 363 miles In a car that gets better with time, Nissan leaf is a useless paperweight if you ask me !

[@AlexisUrena]

I say somebody should LS swap this car 🤣10:35

[@sgy0303]

Why would you do this???

[@lenimbery7038]

I'd take the Tesla all day

[@WayneLiu945]

Is this even a good comparison?

[@tafl-9198]

The Nissan Leaf is actually a pretty decent car. So sad Nissan hasnt kept it up to date. It could have been a major player if they could lower the price and keep the tech competitive.

[@Gjeebs]

I agree. I was very comfortable and quick to drive. I'd rather have that than some garbage 4 cyl

[@williamgrunzweig571]

Cloth seats....absolutely not.

[@jamespaul2587]

You prefer vinyl?

[@MarkBraggs]

Leaf and Fiat are probably the 2 worst values out there. Maybe throw in the Mini too.

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Wrong not in Colorado. They lease one for 19.00 a month for 2 years. I have a 2012 leaf since 2015 no problems and it is built way better than a Tesla. I have survived without car play.

[@MarkBraggs]

@@markfitzpatrick6692Sure in one state for a small quantity of leases it’s basically a free lease. But this doesn’t apply to the majority of states.

[@Johnny2Feathers]

@@markfitzpatrick6692built better than Tesla .. no

[@douglasalanthompson]

Please fox your video. Leaf plus can charge at 80KW in the wild, 100 theoretical

[@agaragar21]

Just buy a 2022 Leaf for $18,000...........why buy NEW...its a ripoff!

[@MrLogansimmons]

My kid will definitely smash the rear screen in the Telsa.

[@agaragar21]

Pure Nonsense !...........the Leaf is Much Much Cheaper vehicle

[@nv8176]

The Leaf has the refinement of a Mercedies compared to the Tesla, give the Tesla a few months and the creeks and rattles will drive you nuts. buy a used Leaf for half the price in 2 years and you'll have a way better car trust me.

[@ThisistheKingof69]

you sound biased

[@Jst4vdeos]

I can't tell which is which, these cars are identical.

[@renehunt4252]

This is fake bs