Nissan Leaf ZE0 (2011–2017)

Nissan Leaf ZE0 (2011–2017) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Nissan Leaf — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
ZE0 2011–2017 —
ZE1 2018–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

About this generation

The first generation Nissan Leaf was in production from 2010 to 2017. It was unveiled on 1 August 2009 as the world's first series produced battery electric vehicle. Before it officially commenced production, Nissan developed three prototype battery electric vehicles—dubbed the EV-01, EV-02 and EV-11. The former two were based on the Z11 Nissan Cube while the latter was based on the C11 Nissan Tiida. It began production on 22 October 2010 at the Oppama facility in Yokosuka, Kanagawa.

Until early 2013, models sold in Europe and the US were imported from the Oppama plant adapted stylistically for the respective markets. On 12 December 2012, battery manufacturing began at the Smyrna plant, with official production of the Leaf initiating on 9 January 2013. Manufacturing in the UK began on 28 March 2013. Initially, the Leaf was available exclusively with a large battery pack composed of 192 flat, laminated lithium-ion cells developed in collaboration with NEC, which offers advantages such as simplified design, efficient cooling, and optimal packaging.

The battery pack is located under the floor and between the wheels, optimising the vehicle's handling and interior space. The electric motor produces of power with a range of about when the battery is fully charged. Recharging can take 16 hours on 120V or 8 hours on 230V power. Fast charging is also available with a specific charger, which can restore 80% of the battery capacity in approximately 30 minutes. The first generation Leaf garnered both acclaim and criticism from multiple automotive critics.

Car and Driver, an American automotive magazine, expressed unfavourable opinions about the inexpensive materials used in the vehicle, asserting that they seem more fitting for a car priced at half its actual cost. However, they commended the Leaf for its spacious boot, along with features like standard heated seats, in higher-end models, a heated steering wheel and leather seats. Opinions on the battery performance and safety aspects vary, with some finding the battery and range underwhelming and others expressing concerns about safety levels.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Leaf — First generation (ZE0; 2010), CC BY-SA.

EV battery & charging

Variant Battery (usable) Consumption DC fast charge
e+ 62 kWh 62.0 kWh 17.2 kWh/100km up to 100 kW
40 kWh 38.0 kWh 16.4 kWh/100km up to 45 kW
30 kWh 30.0 kWh 16.5 kWh/100km up to 47 kW
30 kWh 6,6 kW-AC 30.0 kWh 16.5 kWh/100km up to 47 kW
24 kWh 24.0 kWh 16.9 kWh/100km up to 46 kW
24 kWh 6,6 kW-AC 24.0 kWh 16.9 kWh/100km up to 46 kW

Source: Open EV Data (MIT license).

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 11 $6,998 121% 73,710 mi
2016 14 $6,795 117% 76,769 mi
2017 12 $5,799 100% 84,039 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2013 5 81 Service Brakes, Electrical System, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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