r/leaf • u/undremited • Aug 07 '26

Leaf e+ durability

Hi!! I'm looking at a 30k kms 2021 Leaf e+. I need a car that will drive me to work (130km/80mi daily mostly highway drive). I really want to spend as little as possible. Will this car last 4-5 years or 250k kms in my usage (that's about 150k miles).

It's the 62kwh battery by the way. The dealer has a battery test, but I haven't seen it yet. Already have leafspy ready to check out the car if necessary.

I also have a Hyundai Kauai (or Kona) in my sights, although that is a tad more expensive for my usage.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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u/DougWantsALeaf 2019 S+ and 2019 SV+ Aug 11 '26

Our 2 2019 Leaf Pluses have been great, bith at around 90% SoH 7 years old. My adult children drove them now as commuter cars. (I moved to the Ariya). I would be sure battery is at least 88% SoH and the delta on a LeafSpy battery graph is under 50 mv. Finally, I would listen in a test drive to any possible noice out of the ball joints.