Hatchback · 2018–2024
NissanLeaf
The used EV default. Battery bars / SOH report is everything; e+ packs go further. Chademo charging is slower than CCS rivals.
Best for: Home-charge commuters buying used EV value.
Indicative running costs ~£1,421–£2,173 / year
- Power
- 150–217 hp
- Economy
- 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh
- Fuel
- Electric
- Boot
- 285–395 litres
- 0–60
- 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
- Ins. group
- Grp12–28, depending on trim and power
Owner essentials
The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.
Tyre size
Often 205/55 R16 – 215/50 R17
Tyre pressure (cold)
Typically ~35–38 PSI cold (door sticker)
Engine oil
No engine oil — EV reduction gear fluid as specified
Oil capacity
N/A (EV)
Spare / puncture kit
Often no spare — kit or roadside cover
ULEZ
Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)
Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →
UK running costs
Ballpark annual ownership for a private Nissan Leaf at ~8,000 miles/year.
~£1,421–£2,173 / year
| Cost | Indicative yearly figure |
|---|---|
| Energy (home charging) | ~£582/yr home charging @ £0.28/kWh, 8,000 miles (~3.85 mi/kWh) |
| Road tax | £0–£195 (EV rules changing — check GOV.UK) |
| Insurance | £550–£1,100 (indicative) |
| Servicing | ~£110–£230 (EV health check / cabin & brake fluid) |
| Tyres (avg) | ~£100–£260 averaged over a set |
- · Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
- · Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
- · Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.
Variants & trims
GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.
| Variant | Engine | Power | Economy | Road tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Visia / Acenta 40 kWh Common used Leaf — get SOH report. 40 kWh · 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh | 40 kWh | 150 hp | 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
N-Connecta 40 kWh ProPilot kit often included. 40 kWh · 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh | 40 kWh | 150 hp | 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
Tekna 40 kWh Top 40 kWh kit. 40 kWh · 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh | 40 kWh | 150 hp | 3.8–4.2 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
e+ N-Connecta 62 kWh Longer range. 62 kWh · 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh | 62 kWh | 217 hp | 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
e+ Tekna 62 kWh Best-equipped Leaf. 62 kWh · 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh | 62 kWh | 217 hp | 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
Tekna+ / Limited editions Confirm battery size on paperwork. 40–62 kWh · 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh | 40–62 kWh | 150–217 hp | 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh | £0–£195* |
*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.
Full specifications
Buying a used Leaf
- 1Get a battery health report before buying
- 2Check rapid-charge history
- 3Inspect for leaf-spring rear wear on some years
- · Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
- · Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
- · Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying
Common faults to check
Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.
- Battery degradation on early high-mileage cars
- 12V battery failures
- Heater draw in winter cutting range
Nissan Leaf FAQs
Is a used Nissan Leaf expensive to run in the UK?
As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,421–£2,173 / year including energy (home charging), tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.
What tyre pressure does a Nissan Leaf need?
Typically ~35–38 PSI cold (door sticker). Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.
What oil does a Nissan Leaf take?
No engine oil — EV reduction gear fluid as specified. Capacity is N/A (EV). Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.
What are common Nissan Leaf problems?
Buyers most often watch for: Battery degradation on early high-mileage cars; 12V battery failures. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Nissan Leaf ULEZ compliant?
Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)
Owner handbook
Official Nissan manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.
Nissan owner manuals ↗Guides & tools
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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN