2018 Nissan LEAF Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

125 City / 100 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

147

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Kathy S

It gets better mileage/range below 60 mph.

Never having to stop for gas. It is comfortable. It is roomy. It handles well and has nice safety features.

Virginia L

Environmentally conscience

I love that it is zero emissions so I am doing my part for the environment. It has a great ride. I love not having to get oil changes or fill up with gas.

Josh Lake

Nissan Leaf sv

Just bought a used 2018 leaf sv. Really like it. The acceleration is fun and quick. Range is good. And driving past gas stations...!

Terry P

Electric vehicles are the way to go.

These all electric vehicles are the very best of any vehicle ever in history. No gas. Clean. Very little maintenance. Once these cars solve the range and recharge issue they will completely replace all other cars all over the world. Using renewable energy to run cars is the best way to ensure we can all breath clean air.

Leah M

Nissan leaf, great value sweet electric vehicle.

It is an electric vehicle so I am still getting used to the range. But I really love it. There no exhaust smell, I never have to go to gas stations. It also has a really smooth ride because there are no gears. I upgraded from the basic trim so I could get apple CarPlay which is really good for keeping me from touching my phone while driving. I am also excited about the tax credit for electric vehicles.

Judith M

Great, solid vehicle. Good on gas, not overly big like many SUVs are.

Comfortable, economic, great mileage per charge are what I like.. What I dislike is the black interior and cheap tires.

Diana D

Great electric car with many safety features

The car is pure electric. I had surround cameras. It has steering assistance . The cruise control helps you keep distance between you and car ahead.

Shawn J

The leaf I love and why you will love it too.

There have been no problems. It runs quietly. It is reasonably priced. I like the interior it is easily cleaned. It is spacious for three 5'9 kids. The battery life works for my family as I can make it from one side of town to the next on a single charge and still have enough to get to work. Infrastructure could be better as the leaf making does not seem to be high on Nissans list.

Negative Owner Reviews

Stephen LaFave

Poor Customer Service/Degrading-Non existant charging network.

I’ve owned a 2018 Nissan Leaf SV for a year now.The salesperson misrepresented the amount of savings, the growth of the ChadeMo charging network, and what features the app would have going forward. All of the ChadeMo chargers between where I live(Tidewater, VA) and Richmond, VA (where I work) are broken, permanently. The Priority Nissan (Newport News-manager Brison Chu) have BLOCKED and PADLOCKED their charger after I reached out to Signet to have it repaired. It had been broken for over a year. I just don’t feel Nissan supports their brand, and I, for one, will NEVER buy another Nissan.

Dan

Battery life

Driving 90 miles roundtrip. Without having to recharge, will the defrosters be able to work well enough to keep ice off the windshield for about 2 hours of drive time?

Felix D

Good commuter car

The 2012 Nissan Leaf is a decent electric alternative that is terrific as a daily commuter car.

Jose L

Issues on my 2018 Nissan leaf sl.

Low range miles to drive the car, it has a small room inside for tall people, so honestly I do not drive it comfortable. And charging stations are not enough for all the ev electric vehicles out there, also the brake system it feel aggressive when you use the e pedal.

Nissan LEAF Models

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

147 HP 113 MPG 5 Seats

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2018 Nissan LEAF Owner Reviews

4.40

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Jeffrey H on May 13, 2021

Nissan leaf review: an affordable, nice, comfortable car.

My personal vehicle is Nissan leaf. It is an automatic electric car. I love to drive this car. There’s no major problem I think I faced. It is comfortable too. But I think they should update their mileage some more. It is an electric car. After using 1.5 years I can say this car will not fail you. It is reliable. It has many exciting features. You really should see this car.

Kris E on April 18, 2021

Nissan leaf: a comfortable and eco friendly drive.

The Nissan leaf is a wonderful car and drives very smoothly. It has comfortable seating for up to five people, while maintaining a small car atmosphere. Very rarely do you feel any bumps while driving this vehicle. All while using electricity which is helpful to our planet.

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Ranks #11 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2018 Nissan LEAF has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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4.4

Ranks #4 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Nissan LEAF has a combined MPG of 109 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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125 MPG

Is The 2018 Nissan LEAF A Good Car?

Yes it is a very beautiful car, it is a white van with very textured seating. It also has a mileage of 14,000 and a 4.5 evolution A.

carlos S.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Nissan LEAF?

The car did not come with problems but I broke the passenger door handle. Besides that it's the best car I've ever seen.

Sarah L.

Is The 2018 Nissan LEAF A Good Value?

The car dealership I bought it from charged around 12,000 for the car. I think it's absolutely great value. And every dime and penny spent on it is worth it.

Robert G.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front