2013 Nissan LEAF Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
129 City / 102 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
107
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Miriam M
Minimal maintenance, maximum savings!
I bought my leaf as it came off a two year lease. The only maintenance it is required in three years is new windshield wipers. I am also saving a fortune in gas costs. According to my electric company, I pay about $10 a month to operate my car. Go electric!
accountCircle Arlin H
Silent power at the touch of your foot.
This is great vehicle for short trips like I take. It's quick and powerful. You just jump in, push a button and put it in drive and it goes. It's quiet and drives really nice. The Bluetooth connects very easily and decently quick. My 2019 at work connects almost as nice.
accountCircle Martiza S
One important thing is that my car is silent while driving.
I like my car because I am not using gas, and feel like I'm contributing to helping the environment. But sometimes it is scary when I feel like I'm going to run out of miles based on how long I've had to charge my car.
accountCircle Lana f
It is an all electric car!
It is all electric so I do not have to buy gas!
accountCircle Samantha T
All electric car. Hardly any maintenance
Love that I can go 130 I a day. No gas no Carbon footprint to leave
accountCircle Stephen W
2013 Nissan leaf review for you.
The range is a bit limiting, but it is an amazing vehicle for commuting to work. The cost to operate the vehicle is also a lot cheaper than gas, not just that electricity is cheaper and better for the environment, but not having to get oil changes and having less car maintenance because of the simpler engine is great too.
accountCircle Virginia K
Nissan leaf the best electric car you could own.
It is reliable and economical and virtually there is no maintenance on a electric vehicle. You save money on gas by plugging in your car in your outlet at home and it does not affect your electricity use. It is very comfortable and it runs smoothly because there is no engine. It has rapid acceleration and a low center of gravity which provides quick turn in and a planted feel.
accountCircle Tom R
Love this car; Nissan leaf
Absolutely no problems with the vehicle other than like most electric cars, the mileage that the electric battery allows. Not having to pay for gas is amazing as well as the sleekness of the car, I.e. No noise or bumping. Very comfy as well as modern appliances in the car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bianca W
Great for someone who lives in a home and does not have a long commute.
The car is great if you own a home and also do not need to commute very far, but it is practicality goes down a lot once you need to go out of town or live in a place without unlimited access to charging. It was a great vehicle while I had a home, but as soon as I moved to an apartment and had to go across town, it didn't feel like I had reliable access to transportation anymore.

Nissan LEAF Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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S
107 HP 116 MPG 5 Seats
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SV
107 HP 116 MPG 5 Seats
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SL
107 HP 116 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Nissan LEAF Owner Reviews

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5 stars 63%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 2%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Shay R on March 15, 2021
It recharges itself when you brake, when you coast, when you go downhill. It's awesome!
I love not having to buy gas. I don't notice a difference on my energy bill by charging it but it is so convenient since I go less than 10 miles to work and around town.
accountCircle Miriam M on March 12, 2021
Minimal maintenance, maximum savings!
I bought my leaf as it came off a two year lease. The only maintenance it is required in three years is new windshield wipers. I am also saving a fortune in gas costs. According to my electric company, I pay about $10 a month to operate my car. Go electric!
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Shaun H.

Not having to pay for gas probably the biggest benefit of owning an electric car. Affordable insurance. Friendly to the environment. I also enjoy the fact of how silent it is. I am a big fan of anything high-tech.

likeFilled Sean H.

Extremely cheap operation, very little to service, ie. No oil changes, transmission, coolant flushes, etc. Limited range works great for daily commutes but no road trips with this vehicle. Need to rent a car or have a second vehicle for longer trips.

likeFilled Miriam W.

In the three years I have owned my leaf I the only maintenance cost I have had is replacing the windshield wipers. It is fun to drive and comfortable for myself and my passengers. On top of that it costs me about $10 a month to drive.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Shaun H.

The limited range of the vehicle is sometimes a headache. Usually I could get worried to go with a little bit of planning. But only being able to drive safely about 80 miles get sometimes be a challenge.

dislikeFilled Sean H.

Range limited to daily commutes running errands no long trips need to rent a vehicle or have a second vehicle for longer trips. Other than range limit this is an awesome vehicle and fun to drive, cannot complain.

dislikeFilled Miriam W.

The only real con is the limited range. I get 85 miles from a full charge. It still works fine for me as it is our around town, going to the grocery cart. We have a hybrid SUV for camping and other road trips.

Ranks #7 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2013 Nissan LEAF has an average owner rating of 4.69 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
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2013 Tesla Model S
4.87
2
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2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
4.85
7
car
2013 Nissan LEAF
4.62

Ranks #2 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Nissan LEAF has a combined MPG of 129 which ranks it #2 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2013 Honda Fit EV
132 MPG
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2013 Nissan LEAF
129 MPG
3
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2013 Ford Focus Electric
110 MPG

Is The 2013 Nissan LEAF A Good Car?

Yes. Electric - so 'fuel' is much cheaper than gasoline. Very good for the environment. Comfortable for 4. Decent luggage space. No spare tire - bumper.
DONNA Y.
Yes, I use it for short shopping trips in town. It handles well, has good pickup, and is easy to park. The battery has been well cared for and I can get up to 42 miles per charge. I do not charge... Read More
Caitlin R.
It is the best car I have ever owned basically there is no maintenance. It is a very smooth and reliable car .
Danielle V.
Awesome vehicle! Quiet ride. Smoother acceleration. Easy to charge. Peppy from stop light to stop light. Overall an excellent buy for around town driving.
Misty W.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Nissan LEAF?

Over the years, just as with any car, problems develop. After 5-years, the electric battery is slowing down, so range of driving has been reduced from 100 miles per charge down to a 5-60 mile range... Read More
DONNA Y.
We haven't had any mechanical problems. We have had the expected loss of battery. It would be good if the battery could be replaced or re energized somehow.
Matthew N.
It is the most reliable car I have ever on there is no problem with it. It will be the best car you've ever owned no maintenance.
Jessica M.
No problems at all. Totally reliable. Low maintenance. The only thing to do is rotate tires, change brake fluid and replace cabin air filter.
Doris E.

Is The 2013 Nissan LEAF A Good Value?

The cost in 2014, when I purchased it, was, I think around $40,000. Yes. Good value for the trade out of very low maintenance cost.
DONNA Y.
$40,000. It was the only electric car available when we purchased ours. Later models had options such as battery leasing, and replacing the battery was the price of a new lease. We would have taken... Read More
Angel W.
We bought ours use and it always goes down and prices we got ours for 10,000. We only pay $180 a month on it so it is very affordable.
Jessica L.

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Moderate Overlap Front

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