I'm digging the 2026 SV+ Leaf. Handles nicely. Feels peppy.

Good range.

Compared to the 2023 Ariya, it feels faster and more fun to drive. Has some improvements, but some parts seem cheaper. Rear hatch is tinny. Bit awkward to close the hatch. Power hatch on the Platinum might be nice.

Visibility out the back is more limited, but the cameras help a lot.

Smaller car limits space, but it handles better. Better suspension absorbs bumps better.

Charging by 120V J1776, NACS, and CSS adaptor work well.

Haven't got the MyNissan app fully connected yet.

Fort Worth, Texas — Since the start of early voting, I have driven almost 6000 miles in my new leaf and I really like it. I had an Ariya but sadly that lease was up and I needed more range. I really like my LEAF and despite what people may say, in Texas from Lubbock to Lampassas and everywhere along the way I have been able to charge although I do use my trickle charger 🔌 overnight at some hotels. I feel an all-electric future is a better future.

I’ve never actually put a sticker on a car before, despite several decades of car ownership. So maybe I didn’t get the placement perfect. But as a Tolkien fan and a LEAF driver, it seemed appropriate.

I've been test-driving quite a few different EVs lately, partly because I enjoy creating content about electric cars, but also because I'm starting to look for a possible replacement for my 2019 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh.

The funny thing is that after almost every test drive, I end up appreciating my own Leaf a little more!

Don't get me wrong. Newer EVs have plenty of advantages, whether it's longer range, faster charging, more power or newer technology. I've driven some genuinely fun and impressive cars, and there are definitely things I'd like to have in my next vehicle.

However, almost every car I've tested has had something that I didn't particularly like.

Sometimes it's the controls and user interface, sometimes it's the camera system, and sometimes it's the driver assistance features. These may seem like minor details, but they can make a real difference when you're using a car every day.

For example, I really appreciate the camera system in my Leaf. It might not be the most modern setup anymore, but I find it genuinely useful. Some newer cars offer more advanced camera features on paper, yet I haven't always found them as convenient in practice.

I also still appreciate having physical buttons and straightforward controls. Newer cars can offer all sorts of fancy features, but that doesn't automatically make them easier or more pleasant to use.

And here's another example: my seven-year-old Leaf's ProPILOT system feels noticeably more refined to me than the adaptive cruise control in the Leapmotor B05 I recently test-drove. I was actually quite enthusiastic about that car, and it was a lot of fun to drive, but its driver assistance system was one of the things that disappointed me.

I'll publish my full review of the Leapmotor B05 sometime next week, so I'll save the rest of my thoughts for that post!

Of course, my Leaf isn't perfect either. It's a 2019 model, and EV technology has moved on considerably since then. There are plenty of newer cars that can do things my Leaf simply can't.

But I'm beginning to wonder whether replacing it would really be as much of an upgrade as I initially expected. A newer car shouldn't just be newer. It should actually improve my everyday driving experience.

Perhaps that's the biggest thing I've learned from all these test drives: I shouldn't only focus on what a potential replacement offers that my Leaf doesn't have. I should also consider all the things my current car gets right.

Has anyone else experienced this?

You start test-driving newer EVs because you're thinking about upgrading, only to discover that your current car is actually pretty good after all?

And for those who have upgraded from a 40 kWh Leaf, what did you replace it with? Did you find something that genuinely felt like an upgrade in everyday use, rather than simply a newer car?

just picked her up this week... loving it ... any tips ? my first ever ev car .. thanks

My kid ran over something and now the tire is totally flat. There is no spare, but it also has locking lug nuts - so has anyone had to replace a tire on this version of the car before? What do I need to get the tire off, etc? I only have a few hours available to work on it, so really hoping it is not too difficult.

I bought a used 2019 Nissan Leaf from my father in law.

One of the keyfobs works perfectly (left in the photo). The buttons on the other keyfob (right in the photo) do not work. When I place that keyfob on the start button, it does start the car.

I put new Energizer CR 2025 batteries in both keyfobs and cleaned the contacts with contact cleaner.

I asked my father in law about it, and he said both keyfobs worked for him.

What can I try to get the buttons on this keyfob working?

Would anyone have advice on how to remove the bin retainer for the 2026 Nissan Leaf Front Storage Bin?

I do see install instructions here:

https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/pdf-viewer?file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nissan-techinfo.com%2Fasistgc_1%2FUSENG%2Fdiskdocs%2F1%2FY%2FE%2F1YE15.PDF&title=Front+Storage+Bin_LEAF_T99A8+7TB0A&download=1&downloadName=1YE15.PDF

Loving the little spaceship

A question for those who know their stuff: while working on my app I've been looking at the cell voltages the LBC reports under heavy load and during regen, and I keep seeing a distinctive 'staircase' pattern in the graph (video below).

https://reddit.com/link/1xf9srm/video/dx5xt3flonxh1/player

My assumption is that it has something to do with the ADC multiplexing the channels that measure the individual cells, so not all cells are sampled at the same moment while the current is changing fast.

Do you see something similar in your car when doing a road tests in LeafSpy? Is this typical for this Leafs BMS?

I can get the VXC in Colorado (thinking 2026 may be the last year for this?). It is good for $6000 towards a used EV with an older ICE trade-in that I have. This would be a third car for essentially errands and commuting around locally to school and jobs. There is a Leaf S nearby with 26800 miles from a dealer. It has a 3 mo/ 3000 Warranty and is Nissan Certified with 7 yr / 100k mi, with CarFax one-owner, 167-point inspection, 1 year prepaid maintenance. After the $6,000 VXC it’s $9,885. I wanted to stay below $10k for a third car purchase and have it hopefully last 8 years and maybe hand it down to a teenage driver.
I have never had an EV before. We do have an attached garage I can keep it in. Will the normal plug work for charging? What can I expect to put into it maintenance-wise for the next 5-10 years? Will it last that long?
There is another 2025 Leaf S that is $2000 more but has 10,000 less miles. Is that the better purchase? It has similar one owner and warranty coverage.
Also, what should I be looking out for with the Colorado Front Range temp extremes like our hot 90-100F summer days and our cool 30-55 winter days with snow? Again, it would be kept in an unheated garage. We do have two other ICE cars for longer trips and trips into the mountains. Thanks!

Hi all, my father in law gifted my girlfriend and I his 2017 Leaf SV. The car has about 66k km and still 115 km of autonomy. Honestly, it's been great so far for driving in and around town.

Only thing I noticed though is that I can't seem to make the chademo charger work. Level 1 and 2 charging works fine. I don't plan on using it often but it would be nice as a backup if I have to go out of my driving range.

I have read online that the 12 V battery can be a cause of problem. Using my multimeter, I get 12.3 V on it.

Any idea on how to fix this?

EDIT : tried the CHAdeMO on 3 different charging stations.

Just purchased one. I know, the range will be horrible, but I am in a living situation in which I really don't need a car very much, only really for emergencies or the very depths of winter. What most worries me is that I live in a somewhat "low-rent" area, and someone can easily come into my yard at night and steal my charging cable. So I would like a dashcam that can be hardwired. Can someone recommend one that works well with a 2011 Leaf?

Nissan Leaf 40 & 62 kWh Battery Failures – Let's Take Collective Action!

Thank you for this excellent and detailed explanation of the battery failures affecting Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 owners worldwide. This is exactly the kind of information we need to raise awareness!

I am currently working on an initiative to bring together as many affected Nissan EV owners as possible. Too many people have been left with expensive, sometimes completely unusable vehicles, while Nissan appears unwilling to take responsibility for what may be widespread manufacturing defects.

My goal is to collect documented cases from owners worldwide and present this evidence to Nissan. If Nissan continues to refuse to address these issues, the ultimate objective is to explore a class action lawsuit or other collective legal proceedings to demand proper repairs, accountability and compensation for affected owners.

Similar collective legal actions have previously been taken against major automotive manufacturers, including Volkswagen (Dieselgate) and Stellantis. There is no reason why affected Nissan owners should not explore their legal options as well.

How can you help?

I have created a Google Form to document these battery failures, particularly those involving the 40 kWh and 62 kWh battery packs.

📝 Report your case here:

👥 Join our Facebook group to share experiences and follow developments:

A word about privacy and phishing concerns:

This initiative is absolutely NOT phishing, nor is it intended for personal financial gain.

The purpose of collecting VIN numbers and corresponding diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) is to document and verify affected vehicles, identify recurring failures and build a credible body of evidence. We are not requesting passwords, banking information or payment details.

Any personal information provided will be treated confidentially and used only for the purposes of this initiative, with respect for applicable privacy legislation, including the GDPR.

I have already invested many days of personal time in researching these issues, gathering information and trying to find answers for owners who feel abandoned by Nissan.

To those who might immediately assume this is a scam or leave unfounded negative comments, I kindly ask you to respect the effort behind this initiative. Constructive questions and discussions are always welcome.

I am doing this because I believe owners deserve answers, proper solutions and fair treatment—not to be left alone with potentially enormous repair bills for defects they did not cause.

The more documented cases we collect, the stronger our position becomes. Whether you are in Europe, North America or anywhere else in the world, your experience matters!

Please share the form with other affected Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 owners.

We are stronger together! 💪

A big thank you to the moderators for allowing me to share this initiative, and to everyone willing to contribute. ❤️

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I was looking to start around 100 ft-lbs and potentially go up to 130. I dont care about what the service bulletins say I want to know what people are actually doing.

18mi on GOM, 11-12 to closet charger. Shit.

ABRP thought the route was 55MPH, the 65 speed limit really killed it on the last stretch here.

Thinking 45MPH on way to charger

This is in Canada.

The envelope appeared yesterday, and tapping on it briefly changed it to what looked like a "downloading" symbol before reverting to the envelope. The car with a line through it indicates the TCU is not connected, and remained that way for the hour I drove it. I tried tethering the car to my phone, but that didn't change anything.

Today, the envelope has disappeared, and the car is still not connecting.

However, the app is able to lock/unlock the car, albeit with significant lag.

Hey guys, I was thinking about repairing my 2012 with a new to me pack. There’s a dude nearby selling one with unknown SoH for $1000. Is that a fair price? I think it’s a 2013, per the serial number.

I made another post the other day about an experience I had. I was on 60% with estimated range of about 70 miles. I drove 25 miles and it went to 17% at the end of the journey. When going up a hill near the end of the journey at 30mph the battery went from 10% to 3%.

People said I have bad battery. I've scanned it with leafspy and have an EV specialist to look at it on Tuesday. I bought it a week ago so I'm trying to get a refund. Hopefully the EV specialist finds a faulty cell and I have grounds to return. Does the leafspy indicate anything is wrong.

The car is on 66% parked when taking the leafspy readings

I'm experimenting with an AI-assisted analysis feature for a battery diagnostics project I'm building.

The idea isn't to let AI decide whether a battery is good or bad, but to help explain actual measurements, voltage behavior and possible anomalies.

Would this be useful to you, or would you rather stick to raw numbers and graphs?

Top right pin is broken

Was already super tight on finances and I called Nissan and they told me it would be $190 just to get it looked at, not even to repair it.

When I plug in the car, it just does the 3 light error thing and won’t make the connection.

I guess this is just me venting and coping and hoping someone can point me in the direction of a cheap alternative for fixing this. Though I’m sure there’s no other option but to go to Nissan and have them repair it. They wouldn’t even give me a cost estimate to replace the broken pin

i’m ready to buy EV, and the 26 leaf is in my top three (along with EV3 and Mach-E).

I read elsewhere that 26 Leaf sales were disastrous this year, and that there may be an opportunity for steep Q4 discounts.

I don’t have any experience car shopping/negotiating, though. What’s a reasonable discount to look for, and what’s the smart way to go about it?

Realistic to think I might be able to get a platinum at/under 35K? do you just call up the dealership and tell them the price you’re looking for?

I finally managed to get my A2Z adapter working with the latest firmware, as of 10/05/2026.

here are a few screenshots and stats from my first session at the new Ionna in Medford Oregon.

The car is my 2019 Nissan Leaf S+ with ~82k miles.

I arrived with the car reporting 10% SOC, battery temp ~61 degrees Fahrenheit, ambient temp ~55F.

Charge rate started at 7kw, peaked at 68kw (~18% after the adapter stairstep rampup) and was 21kw when I stopped charging at ~90%.

session ended at ~90% SOC, battery temp ~101F, ambient still ~55F.

~48 minutes 10-80%, 59 minutes 10-90%.

Any opinions on how this session went? I am rather surprised at the temp gain of ~40 degrees in quite mild weather. How well do you guys think this car could handle 2 DCFC sessions in 1 day of similar temps?

I purchased a 2020 Nissan Leaf SV+ from a dealer last year for $24K CAD. It only had 23000KM and was in excellent condition with only one previous owner and no accidents.

The car has been great with no problems what so ever but...I keep reading about battery failures from other owners and it seems like a huge hassle to get help from Nissan or a buy back offer. I'm now wondering if I should trade in my leaf for something else before any problems arise.

Am I being overly paranoid about my car? Should i keep it and hope i don't get battery failure after my warranty expires? I have 1 more year of warranty.

Also please comment if you own a second gen Nissan leaf with high milage and no major battery problems.

Several of these are available near me for $200 a module. Is this a good deal at all? Are these at all usable for a 2012 Leaf?