I’m considering buying a Nissan leaf and trying to decide between model years 2026 and 2027. Since the ladder isn’t completely official yet, I’m having trouble finding reliable information on it. Does anyone on here know the specifics about the important differences between the two model years (aside from the new sporty trim)?
Someone suggested the Leaf is like a VW Beetle. They are so plentiful and cheap that they’re a good platform for other projects. What would you hack it into if you had the money, time, and inclination?
Hey y'all! I'm moving and found some old Leaf key FOBs for a 2016 Nissan Leaf. My car got totaled two years ago so I don't need them 😅. I was wondering if I should just toss them, or if anyone here would like them. I have no idea how useful they are outside the car.
I will say that I remember the one without a tag worked and the one with the tag didn't, but I didn't try to replace the battery or anything either because I just didn't need it. I'm based in the SF Bay Area, but I'm willing to ship if you'd like. Thanks!
Hi everyone
I am hoping to buy a second hand leaf for about £5000, one around 2017-2020 era. Have seen some in my price range with the 60kWh battery.
Currently I am living in a terraced house without off-street parking but I am expecting to be moving to a house that does, middle of next year. I don't currently have a car and would prefer not to buy an ICE car now only to get an EV later when I move. And using public transport to get to work is bloody awful. I'm hoping that a nissan leaf will work well enough for now before being able to enjoy home charging after I move. Here is my use case:
I usually commute 2-3 times a week (40 miles one way with about 20 miles of motorway/highway), plus occasional weekend trips/runabouts.
I can get free parking for work and pay about 55p per kWh at 7kW and i notice there are ALWAYS chargers available.
Close to my house I have the choice of 7kW charging with same price but free parking only on Sundays and a supermarket car park with a couple of 50kW chargers where the parking doesn't cost anything but the price is like 80p per kWh.
I live in the UK, so we do get some cold weather enough to impact battery range.
Is my current temporary situation practical enough to get a nissan leaf now or should I get an ICE vehicle for now and wait until next year to get a leaf? Are there any pitfalls I should watch out for?
I’ve heard several horror stories of a Leaf bricking after a “successful” software update and battery scan. I have a 2019 Leaf which has been recalled but I have been hesitant to take it in due to bad experiences by Leaf owners. Here’s my question - can I take my Leaf to a Nissan shop and have preventative maintenance performed without having the software update and battery scan done? Does Nissan need my permission to “fix” my car or will they “fix” the software regardless of my direction? Has anyone tried to do this?
Thinking about a Leaf for a city commuter (Chicago) due to its size and already having another EV (23 EV6). Are there specific years besides basically the first 3 to steer clear of? Total round trip mileage might be 50 miles per day at worst, probably closer to half that in reality, but it would need to be able to do that in the winter as well.
We have a 50 amp charger installed already, so with an adapter that won't be an issue. Mostly trying to decide whether a gamble on a <$5k older Leaf is worth it (after using Leaf Spy Pro).
This would be our around town errands car when we didn't need tons of cargo space, but wanted the ability to park just about anywhere.
Thoughts?
In my 2018 Canadian Nissan Leaf, my emergency brake switch somehow has lost the cover. It's still functional but now I think stuff can get inside that area.
The official Nissan parts catalog has this listed for a hundred Canadian! Are there any other options? And has anyone ever replaced one? Is it an easy job or should I just leave it alone and maybe put some duct tape over top LOL.
There is a listing for a nissan leaf sv 2015 with around 215k km in my area. I'm not experienced with electric cars and even less with these models, so I've come here for your opinion.
I am considering it because the battery has been replaced in 2018. For 5k CAD, (around 3,5k USD), is it worth it?
I have not yet evaluated the current quality of its battery. As for use, I plan to use this as a daily commute car to school, with a distance of around 30-40km daily. I live in a cold region where summers only reach around 30 degrees Celsius at max and the winters usually go down to max -20.
If not the battery, what kind of issues can these cars have this far in their life?