Nissan LEAF ZE0

First generation · 2011–2017 · 7 model years · 5 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2017
S · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 124/101 (112) $30,680
SV · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 124/101 (112) $34,200
SL · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 124/101 (112) $36,790
2016
S 24kWh · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 84 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $29,010
S 30kWh · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 30 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 107 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD — $30,680
SV · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 30 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 107 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 124/101 (112) $34,200
SL · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 30 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 107 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 124/101 (112) $36,790
2015
S · Hatchback AC synchronous electric motor (80 kW / 107 hp) 107 187 lb-ft Single speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $29,010
SV · Hatchback AC synchronous electric motor (80 kW / 107 hp) 107 187 lb-ft Single speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $32,100
SL · Hatchback AC synchronous electric motor (80 kW / 107 hp) 107 187 lb-ft Single speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $35,120
2014
S · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 84 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $28,980
SV · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 84 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $32,000
SL · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells; EPA range: 84 miles 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 126/101 (114) $35,020
2013
S · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 129/102 (115) $28,800
SV · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 129/102 (115) $31,820
SL · Hatchback 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor; 24 kWh laminated Li-ion battery, 192 cells 107 187 lb-ft Single-speed reducer FWD 129/102 (115) $34,840
2012
SV · Hatchback 80 kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor (Nissan EM61) 107 207 lb-ft Single-Speed Direct Drive Reduction Gear FWD 106/92 (99) $36,050
SL · Hatchback 80 kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor (Nissan EM61) 107 207 lb-ft Single-Speed Direct Drive Reduction Gear FWD 106/92 (99) $38,100
2011
SV · Hatchback 80 kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor (Nissan EM61) 107 207 lb-ft Single-Speed Direct Drive Reduction Gear FWD 106/92 (99) $33,600
SL · Hatchback 80 kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor (Nissan EM61) 107 207 lb-ft Single-Speed Direct Drive Reduction Gear FWD 106/92 (99) $34,540

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2017 2 —
2016 4 ★★★★★
2015 4 ★★★★★
2014 6 ★★★★★
2013 5 ★★★★★
2012 0 ★★★★★
2011 0 ★★★★★

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.