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Used Nissan Leaf: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Nissan Leaf from 2011 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $3,500 to $18,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2025. Look harder at or skip 2011–2012.
2018–2025 Nissan Leaf
A more usable electric hatchback with a longer range and a simple, reliable design.
Years to target: 2018–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $8,000* | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $8,500* | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $9,500 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $10,500 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $12,000 | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $13,500 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $15,500 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $18,000* | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The CHAdeMO fast charging plug is becoming rare, and passive battery cooling means range loss can be faster in heat.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an SV Plus: it adds the 62 kWh battery with over 200 miles of range and ProPILOT Assist over the standard SV. Check battery health, since there is no active cooling.
On the test drive
Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2020.
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2011–2017 Nissan Leaf
An affordable early electric hatchback with a quiet ride and cheap running costs for short commutes.
Years to target: 2013–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2012. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $3,500* | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $4,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $4,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $4,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $5,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $5,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $6,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2011–2012. Early batteries lost range quickly, and many of these cars now get well under 60 miles on a charge.
- The battery has no active cooling, so check the capacity bars, and hot climates speed up range loss.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2016 or 2017 SV or SL: they offer the 30 kWh battery with about 107 miles of range. Check battery health bars carefully, and prefer cars with the quick-charge port.
On the test drive
Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.