Nissan LEAF Model Years and History

The Nissan LEAF embarks on its third generation for the 2026 model year, debuting as an entirely new model. Reimagined from the ground up as a subcompact crossover SUV, this latest iteration distinguishes itself from the preceding hatchback with substantial upgrades. Key enhancements include a significantly improved driving range, faster charging capabilities, and a more comprehensive suite of standard equipment. It boasts an impressive EPA-estimated 303 miles of range, making it a compelling option in the evolving electric vehicle market.

The Nissan LEAF carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Nissan LEAF carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

The Nissan LEAF gets a revised trim line up reducing the available trims to two.

The Nissan LEAF carries over into 2021 with a lower starting price, and a level 3 fast-charging port as standard on all trims.

The Nissan LEAF carries over into 2021 with minimal changes.

The Nissan LEAF carries over into 2020 with some refreshing tech upgrades. Advanced safety features such as automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlamps, lane-departure warning, rear automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are now bundled into Safety Shield 360. An 8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android auto capabilities replaces the old 7-inch unit.

The Nissan LEAF carries over into 2019 essentially unchanged. A new Rear Door Alert System has been added for later this year which should help remind customers if they've left something in the back seat. Otherwise the LEAF remains the great electric car bargain that its always been.

The Nissan Leaf is completely redesigned for 2018, presenting a practical alternative to the flurry of new hybrid and plug-in electric cars to hit the segment this year. The Leaf features sleek modern styling to go along with a beefed-up AC synchronous electric motor that achieves 37%more power and 40%more range compared to its previous generation. Exterior body styling takes design cues from the rest of Nissan's lineup, featuring a floating style roof, familiar bold headlight design and a unique 3D mesh pattern grille.

The bigger battery pack for the SV and SL that was introduced last year now comes standard across the entire Leaf range for 2017. That means that every LEAF that leaves the Nissan factory will now have 100+ mile range.

For 2016, the biggest change to the Nissan LEAF is a new battery pack, which offers a longer range of up to 107 miles -- up from the previous 84-mile range. The pack is standard on SV and SL trims. Elsewhere, the touchscreen display is slightly larger.

There are only a few changes to the LEAF in 2015. A hands-free text messaging assistant is available on SV and SL trimmed cars, while the SV trim also gets a new set of 17-inch wheels as standard. A "B-Mode" which concentrates on generating extra battery power from the brakes, is now standard across all trims, while a new color has also been added.

The LEAF enters 2014 with few changes; the previously optional RearView Monitor is now standard on all models.

The LEAF enters 2013 with a host of mechanical changes as well as a few changes to the trim levels and available features. A newly available 6.6KW onboard charger is capable of cutting 220V charge times in half, down to as little as four hours to a full charge. Improved energy management is aided by new aerodynamic enhancements, better regenerative braking and a more efficient heater. A new trim level dubbed "S" has been introduced as a new entry-level model, giving buyers the option of a basic trim. SL trims also benefit with increased levels of equipment.

The Nissan LEAF is the first all-electric car available to the mass U.S. market. Introduced as a new vehicle in 2011, it ventures into 2012 virtually unchanged.

The Nissan Leaf is the first all-electric car available to the mass U.S. market. It's all-new for 2011, with two available trim levels and a driving range of up to 100 miles on a single charge.