Nissan Leaf

Model reviewed: e+ Tekna
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf e+ is a worthy range-topper with a bigger battery providing improved performance and better range, but it still can’t keep up with key rivals.”
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“The ride is composed, and there’s a real sense of refinement from a decent interior and lack of noise intrusion from outside. It steers well enough and the electric motor provides punchy acceleration.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The all-electric Nissan Leaf is a practical and efficient family hatch, but it faces a growing number of appealing EV rivals.”
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Model reviewed: e+ Tekna 62kWh Auto
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Nissan Leaf e+ is exactly what it says on the tin: a Leaf, but with a bigger battery and a longer range.”
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Model reviewed: Tekna
Score: 8 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf’s brilliant blend of abilities has well and truly won me over; I love the economy and just how easy it is to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“For a mass-market EV, the Nissan Leaf was already a strong car; this second-generation Leaf is a fairly impressive step up, particularly when you consider that many rival manufacturers are still rushing to build their first dedicated electric cars.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“Given driving the Nissan Leaf is a generally relaxing experience, there’s genuinely some satisfaction to be had from figuring out how to make it go further.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Now in its second generation, the Nissan Leaf is a clever EV with an impressive driving range, useful technology and plenty of space. It broadens the appeal of electric motoring.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf is a smart-looking electric car with decent range and a big boot but alternatives feel plusher inside and come with easier-to-use infotainment systems.”
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Model reviewed: Leaf e+ Tekna
“A good range-topper offering a welcome increase in range as well as a decent performance lift, but it comes at a pretty hefty price.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The range, looks, safety kit and improved residual values all make sure the Nissan Leaf is more appealing than ever. In the right application, it’s a cost-effective fleet vehicle.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The world’s first second-generation EV is very likeable indeed and delivers more of everything: power, range, technology, safety, style, space and quality. Nissan has listened to loyal customers and made over 100 changes to the car based on feedback.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 6 / 10
“Nissan’s new electric car doesn’t thrill us just yet, but future iterations may be a different story.”
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Model reviewed: Leaf e+
Score: 9 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf e+ 3.ZERO is essentially a good car to drive, and with zero tailpipe emissions, it makes much more sense for journeys that are primarily in urban areas than petrol or diesel cars. It also has improved styling compared to the original LEAF model, and is reasonably practical in terms of space.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 9 / 10
“The new Nissan Leaf is, without doubt, an important car. With revised styling, a longer range, a practical body style, and a relatively affordable price, it will meet the needs of many people.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf is a great entry to the electric car world. It demands few compromises, has punchy acceleration, comes well equipped, and drives better than many rivals, while undercutting them on price.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“Although the latest Nissan Leaf won’t make the headlines in the same way as the original, it’s a perfectly likeable introducing to electric motoring. It’s very useable – with a decent range and a bit boot. We just don’t think it’s quite as polished as it perhaps could be.”
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“Price aside, the Nissan Leaf is a very good family car and a viable alternative to petrol and diesel. Nissan has been building electric vehicles for longer than any carmaker and it shows here, with the Leaf feeling far superior in build and technology compared to its rivals. As a long term ownership proposition, it should prove good value for money.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.8 / 10
“A usable electric car that’s starting to fall off the pace”
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Score: 6 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf is comfortable, reasonably quick and relatively pleasing to drive. If comfort and practicality are priorities, then it’s a good choice. But, despite recent upgrades, it’s showing its age as more competition arrives on the scene.”
Author: Tim Barnes-Clay
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Model reviewed: Range review
“The Nissan Leaf is fun and speedy — but looks like a cross between a DeLorean and a hearse.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“A big improvement in range and dynamics for Nissan’s best-selling electric vehicle. It’s a shame all that work couldn’t have included a lower driver’s seat and steering-column adjustment, but in most other aspects this is as competent an EV as you could wish for.”
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Model reviewed: e+ Tekna
“This new Leaf e+ is good in parts and the extra range is welcome, even if the chassis struggles with this amount of torque and the driving position remains awkward.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“The real joy of the Nissan Leaf isn’t the money, it’s the motor and its charming grace. For the way most people drive, it’s simply a better source of motion.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.1 / 10
“The Nissan Leaf has grown and matured into something much more versatile than just a city car. The more powerful e+ version is a great all-rounder EV that can do both metropolitan journeys and longer motorway runs, with a usable range and plenty of space for passengers and luggage going on holiday. The basic model is a great little city car for a more affordable price. The Leaf is quite chunky to look at, but it’s still one of the best everyday EV options around.” (James Morris)
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