Nissan has simply introduced the 2025 Leaf within the U.S., which is a carry-over mannequin 12 months with no noticeable adjustments.
The Japanese EV remains to be obtainable in two trim ranges: S and SV Plus. The S is provided with a 40-kilowatt-hour battery and, in line with the producer, has an EPA-estimated vary of as much as 149 miles. The SV Plus has an even bigger, 60-kWh battery for as much as 212 miles of EPA vary.
Nissan Leaf is an EV grandpa
The primary Nissan Leaf was launched within the U.S. in December 2010 as a 2011 mannequin 12 months. After just a few small upgrades, together with higher-capacity batteries, extra highly effective motors and chargers, the mannequin lived as much as 2024. It is one of many longest-living EV fashions available on the market, nevertheless it’s clearly fading.
The distinction between the 2 variations, each of that are front-wheel drive, is energy output. The Nissan Leaf S has a 110-kilowatt (147 horsepower) electrical motor, whereas the SV Plus has a 160-kW one (214 horsepower).
The entry-level 2025 Nissan Leaf S begins at an MSRP of $28,140, whereas the SV Plus prices $8,050 extra—$36,190. The costs are the identical as for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. Nonetheless, the vacation spot cost is barely greater—$1,140 versus $1,095 beforehand.
Relating to pricing, the 2024 mannequin 12 months is certified for the $3,750 federal tax credit score, whereas the 2025 mannequin 12 months will not be, not less than not but, nevertheless it would possibly get certified at a later date.
Nissan defined in its press launch: “At the moment, the 2025 Nissan LEAF will not be eligible for the Federal EV tax credit score underneath Inside Income Code Part 30D based mostly on ultimate rules launched by the Inside Income Service on Might 3, 2024. Nonetheless, eligible prospects should still qualify for as much as $3,750 in potential Federal EV tax credit on any remaining new 2024 LEAF autos that had been manufactured in 2024 if bought and delivered to the client earlier than January 1, 2025. Clients ought to seek the advice of their tax advisors to find out eligibility.”
| Mannequin | Base Value | Dest. Cost | Tax Credit score | Efficient Value |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf S (40 kWh) 16-in | $28,140 | +$1,095 | $3,750 | $25,485 |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (60 kWh) 17-in | $36,190 | +$1,095 | $3,750 | $33,535 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf S (40 kWh) 16-in | $28,140 | +$1,140 | N/A | $29,280 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (60 kWh) 17-in | $36,190 | +$1,140 | N/A | $37,330 |
* eligibility for the federal tax credit score would possibly change at a later level
The 2025 Leaf comes customary with Nissan Security Defend 360, a set of applied sciences that features Computerized Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning and Lane Departure Warning. The SV Plus moreover will get ProPILOT Help and Clever Round View Monitor function.
Nissan lined the Leaf with EV Carefree+, which incorporates scheduled upkeep for 3 years or 36,000 miles, EV Battery Well being Assurance (8-year/100,000-mile battery guarantee), and 36-month/36,000-mile emergency EV Roadside Help.
2025 Nissan Leaf inside
2025 Nissan Leaf inside
Nonetheless, on the present pricing, the Nissan Leaf doesn’t look like very compelling, and prospects have a rising variety of higher choices—new or used EVs. These embrace fashions with greater vary, extra energy, higher charging, or extra options.
Let’s simply level out that the Nissan Leaf remains to be outfitted with its now-outdated CHAdeMO charging system. In case you discover a legacy CHAdeMO charger, it would take roughly 60 minutes to recharge from a low state-of-charge to 80% and 40 minutes within the case of the bottom 40-kWh battery. Nissan’s web site says there are almost 5,000 CHAdeMO public DC fast charging stations nationwide.
The onboard charger is far more acceptable for the duty, at 6.6 kilowatts (6.0 kW output), and will simply full the duty in a single day.
| Mannequin | Drive | Battery (kWh) |
EPA Vary |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf S (40 kWh) 16-in | FWD | 40 | 149 mi |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (60 kWh) 17-in | FWD | 60 | 212 mi |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf S (40 kWh) 16-in | FWD | 40 | 149 mi* |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (60 kWh) 17-in | FWD | 60 | 212 mi* |
* EPA-estimated vary numbers in line with Nissan
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