US ratings
UK ratings
51.4 Green rating | 40 Battery Size (kWh) | 3.1 Charge speed
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149 Range (miles) | 3,509 Curb weight (lbs) | 5 Seats |
The Green rating for each car is a weighted score of its ( range ÷ curb weight ) + battery size , on a scale from 0–100 (100 is the highest/best rating). See full methodology →
Nissan's OG EV celebrates its 14th birthday this year, a lifetime in the car world. It's still a favorite among pragmatic commuters and now its S Plus variant makes a play for those who travel a bit farther and want faster charging. What's unique: The bare-bones Leaf is the cheapest EV on the market.
The Leaf S ranked last in price in the list of electric vehicles surveyed by Bloomberg.
Leaf Variants
Model / variant | Green rating | Range (miles) | Charging speed (miles/min) | Base price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf S | 51.4 | 149 | 3.1 | $28,140 |
| Leaf SV Plus | 52.3 | 212 | 5.9 | $36,190 |
Source: Photos: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg