Nissan Leaf ZE1 (2018–present)

Nissan Leaf ZE1 (2018–present) — 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

In October 2017, for the 2018 model year, Nissan launched the new generation Leaf in Japan, and deliveries in North America and Europe began in February 2018. In 2018, global sales reached a record level of 87,149 units, third behind the Tesla Model 3 and the BAIC EC-Series. Mechanically, the second generation Leaf is similar to the first, while adding more range, and more power, while departing stylistically. The interior adds Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.

With a 40 kWh battery pack (39 kWh usable) with an EPA-rated range of , The electric motor produces and of torque. the Leaf charges through either a 6.6 kW regular plug (SAE J1772 in US/Japan, or a Type 2 connector in EU countries) or a 50 kW CHAdeMO, and has the ability to send power back to the grid. Propilot Assist, a lane centering system, is optional on the two highest trims, with automatic parking in some markets.

The Leaf offers one-pedal braking where easing off the accelerator pedal engages significant regenerative braking, able to completely stop without engaging the brake pedal, at which point hydraulic brakes are automatically applied, to hold the vehicle in position. From 2019, a Leaf e+ (Leaf Plus in North America) variant was offered with a larger 62 kWh battery (59 kWh usable) providing an EPA range of , and a new 160 kW motor.

It can use CHAdeMO chargers up to 100 kW. In September 2020, Nissan presented a novel UK prototype emergency services version of the Leaf for natural disaster response, dubbed the RE-LEAF, based on the 62 kWh LEAF e+ (sold in the U.S. as the Plus). The working concept vehicle is ruggedized with an elevated ride height of , underbody protection and all-terrain tires on motorsport wheels. It is intended to serve as a reliable mobile power source for a small command center, offering weatherproof external power outlets for site lighting, tools or emergency medical equipment.

Other modifications include a cargo area in place of the rear seats, separated from the passenger area by a cage, a rear hatch area that opens to a workstation area with pull-out computer desk and LCD monitor, and roof-mounted emergency lights. While there was no word of an actual production version, the concept was well received in the automotive, EV and tech media. In June 2022, the Leaf received a facelift for the 2023 model year.

In the US, the EPA range was slightly reduced to for the 40 kWh version and for the 62 kWh version. Initially, the Japanese-spec Leaf are offered in 3 trim: S, X, and G. In 2018, the Nismo Variant was released. The exterior features a more sportier design, and the aluminium wheels have been changed to a special 18-inch size that is larger in diameter, lighter, and has reduced air resistance on the wheel surface. The body colour is available in nine variations, including two two-tone colours with the specially offered "Super Black." In January 2019, the enlarged battery e+ (e-Plus) was added.

It was equipped with a 62 kWh battery. It was offered in 2 grades: e+ X, and e+ G. Like most other Nissan models in Japan, the Autech was added in May 2019. It was available in all e+ variants. European Leafs are offered in the following trim lines: Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, and Tekna. The N-Connecta adds from Acenta an intelligent around view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear parking sensors, part synthetic leather and cloth trim, heat pack with heated seats and heated steering wheel, 43 centimetre (17 inch) alloy wheels, and privacy glass.

Tekna adds from N-Connecta ProPILOT Advanced Driver Assistance System, Bose speakers, part leather seats with Ultrasuede trim, LED fog lamps with cornering function, and electronic parking brake. The North American Leafs were initially sold in S, SV and SL trim lines. In 2018, for the 2019 model year, the S Plus, SV Plus, and SL Plus trims were added.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Leaf — Second generation (ZE1; 2017), 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
2018 21 $10,590 34% 58,408 mi
2019 124 $11,998 38% 42,453 mi
2020 11 $13,599 43% 38,200 mi
2021 11 $14,599 47% 54,763 mi
2022 139 $12,995 42% 41,845 mi
2023 21 $17,585 56% 29,280 mi
2024 38 $20,923 67% 22,576 mi
2025 21 $23,497 75% 8,183 mi
2026 182 $36,660 117% 4 mi
2027 18 $31,289 100% 2 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2019 5 372 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
2021 4 51 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
2023 3 19 Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
2024 0 8 Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2025 0 7 Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other
2026 1 4 Electrical System, Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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