Nissan Leaf

Years2010–present
Generations4
Total variants27
Body stylesSUV · Hatchback
PredecessorNissan Altra
AwardsCar of the Year Japan (2011) · European Car of the Year (2011) · World Car of the Year (2011)

The Nissan Leaf is a SUV and hatchback model, produced 2010–present, spanning 4 generations with 27 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Leaf (2026-), Leaf ZE1 (2017-2025), Leaf Facelift 2013 (2013-2017) and Leaf ZE0 (2010-2013). Body styles across the Leaf lineage span SUV and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Leaf ZE1 (2017-2025) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 4

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Nissan Leaf have?

The Nissan Leaf has 4 generations with 27 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Nissan Leaf produced?

The Nissan Leaf has been produced 2010–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Nissan Leaf?

The Nissan Leaf is available as SUV, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

ZE1Platform · 1 body variant
ZE0Platform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

24,737Estimated total · €4,947 per year
  • Depreciation16,155
  • Fuel / energy3,082
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance1,750
  • Road tax0

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Leaf ZE0 (2010-2013)2010–2013109 hp11.9 s1€36k★ 1.8
Leaf Facelift 2013 (2013-2017)2013–2017109 hp11.5 s7€31k–€38k★ 2.3
Leaf ZE1 (2017-2025)2017–2025177 hp7.5 s10€25k–€43k★ 3.6

Equipment

Leaf (2026-)

Does the Nissan Leaf have Apple CarPlay?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have Android Auto?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have parking sensors?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have a reversing camera?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have cruise control?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have built-in navigation?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have ISOFIX?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have lane keeping assist?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have Bluetooth?
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Does the Nissan Leaf have a driver airbag?
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