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2015 Nissan Leaf consumer reviews

$29,010 starting MSRP
side view of 2015 Leaf Nissan
(49 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.7
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Electric car that will amaze

Ok so don't let the miles or lack of engin noise scare you and you'll be fine! Electric vehicles are different from a 2015 chevy spark that cost $300 per tire, $70 oil change and $15 gas in week to $3-5 to fill up if want to pay at walmart. Charges from normal 110v socket over night. Its a trade higher insurance avg 23% and plate cost vs oil and gas costs. It should balance out plus way more fun to drive knowing gas is not a factor and your wall plug is always in trunk!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Value and solidly built

I use it for local use and it is PERFECT for that, heated steering wheel, seats are a nice touch, maps, navigation work great, phone interface phenomenal. If it weren't so nimble, I would think it was a luxury car! LA is finding this out, they are disappearing and the prices are going up! So is the range!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Little Electric Car that seats 5

This car doesn't have an engine, transmission, or gas tank and doesn't need oil changes! Little to no maintenance required. It is a fully electric vehicle and at five years old, missing one battery bar, it has an estimated 81 miles per charge. You can charge it many places for free, or you can get a subscription and charge as much as you want for $20 at certain public chargers. You can plug it into any regular outlet at home, or use special chargers that charge it a lot faster. You can install a Level 2 charger at home too (some utilities have discount programs), and it costs a lot less to own this EV than a gas car. It's a great little car with a lot of pep! It is best for driving around town, but it does have a fast charge port (Level 3) so that you can use the fast chargers up and down the interstate. Driving at high speeds for a long time and using the fast charger a lot can cause the batter to get too hot, which makes it less efficient and may even delay your trip if you aren't mindful of it - not really a problem if you keep an eye on it for big road trips, but it does take a long time to go a long distance because of stopping to charge. It is one of the safest EVs on the road too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best in class

Can't compare it to Tesla. Can't compare it to a Honda Civic. It's truly one-of-a-kind and the Nissan company did a great job in capturing the market.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car ever!

This car is very economical, never buy fossil fuel again! Great car for in town commuting! Also, no oil change ever! Super comfortable. Great car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!! Nice drive and ultra reliable!!

my commuter car and I get to use the commuter lane when traffic is heavy!! Easy and fast charging. Can be fast charged in 2 hrs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable and comfortable vehicle I’ve owned

This vehicle met all of my needs except for the range. The Leaf was a comfortable and fun car to drive my dog and family members around town for the 3 years and 15100 miles. This Leaf generation (2011-2017) is best for city use only as highway use seriously drains the range by at least 30 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Car works well. Maintenance has been minimal; replaced 12 volt battery when three years old, and new ball-joints at 45k miles which was done at a local garage for $310. An unadvertised cool function is that if you have a newborn who is sleeping upon arrival home, you can pull into the garage, crack a window, and keep the AC running while still working in the garage--no CO risk, and no upset baby.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most enjoyable driving ever

I love everything about this car except the range. If you were looking for a car that doesn’t need to go much more than 90 miles in the summer and don’t mind just using the heated seats and heated steering wheel in the colder climates, then this is the car for you. It’s so quiet and great for the environment. I drive for Lyft every once in a while and many people were impressed by the smooth feel and zippy acceleration. Charging station infrastructure is only getting better and there are several free fast chargers near me which makes it by far the cheapest car I’ve ever owned to operate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The life of battery stopped charging at 72k

Nissan Leaf is not a good car to have. I wasted 28,000 and car battery stopped charging at 72k. Nissan sold me a warranty for 1,300 and did not cover anything. Car is in the garage with no value. This car was a bad choice. Do not buy Nissan Leaf. Buy Honda

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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