Nissan Leaf Lease

For DC (rapid) charging, the maximum rate is up to 150 kW (for the Extended Range battery), which lets you recover the energy from 20-80% in less than 30 minutes. For slower or home charging, the Leaf supports 11 kW AC recharging.

Where the original Nissan Leaf was a traditional family hatchback, the third-gen Leaf adopts the silhouette of a taller SUV with a curvaceous ‘fastback’ rear. The aerodynamics have been improved with the addition of flush door handles, a smoother underbody, and a teardrop silhouette, which also boosts its efficiency. The interior now boasts more room for passengers as well as better tech, including Google systems automatically built into the infotainment system on some trims. 

The Nissan Leaf offers surprisingly good performance. Models equipped with the larger battery can accelerate from 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds while even Standard Range versions of the Leaf can reach 62mph in 8.26 seconds. The 52 kWh motor is rated at about 174 hp and 345 Nm torque, the 75 kWh version has around 215hp and 355 Nm. Top speed for both is 99mph.

The Nissan Leaf’s 437-litre boot is down slightly for the class, with the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq having more luggage space. The Leaf does, though, provide a larger boot than the VW ID.3, which is another close rival. While the Leaf’s teardrop shape slopes towards the rear, Nissan says the general usability and rear headroom have not been compromised.