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The Leaf e+ version was added to the model line-up in 2019. It boasts more power, plus an improved range. Officially, it'll cover 239 miles between charges.
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On the outside, the new Nissan Leaf is more-grown up looking than the (admittedly smaller) Renault Zoe, although not quite as normal looking as the Hyundai Ioniq or Volkswagen e-Golf.
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The 150hp electric motor is powered by a 40kWh battery. It’s super fast from 0-30mph because the power is instant, and there’s no waiting round for the car to build momentum.
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Because the batteries are heavy, and mounted low in the car, the suspension needs to be stiffer than a normal car to cope. This means that the car can crash and judder over bumps, and it isn’t quite as comfortable as a Vauxhall Astra on long journeys.
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Range is the big question in this car. In the real world it’ll achieve between 130 and 200 miles depending on how you use it.
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Inside, there are some scratchy and flimsy plastics that you wouldn’t find in a Volkswagen e-Golf, but they would feel at home in a Renault Zoe. The media screen feels a bit outdated using just Nissan’s systems. However, most models have Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto, which allows mirroring of your phone on the screen.
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Rear space is impressive - there’s enough room for tall adults even if the driver is tall.
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Boot space is an impressive 435 litres. To put that into context, the fossil burning Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus only have 380 litres and 318 litre respectively. It has a bit of a lip, and the Bose sound system gets in the way (on Tekna models) but it’s still big.
