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Nissan LEAF (2018-2023)

Hatchback2018-2023Discontinued

Nissan LEAF Acenta 40kWh

The main drawback of the Nissan LEAF Acenta 40kWh: its charging speed trails most rivals, only about 19 miles in 10 minutes. Its range between charges also falls short of most rivals, around 109 miles on the motorway.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 76% of its battery health, roughly 154 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you’re buying used. What owners say: Strong acceleration and responsive performance from instant torque, keeping pace with petrol cars at traffic lights. Severe heat-related throttling during rapid charging (‘rapidgate’) restricts subsequent charges to 15-20kW after the initial charge, making long journeys impractical.

Used from

£7,500

£10,290 avg

New MSRP was £26,490 (discontinued 2023)

Read the used buyer's guide

Range

168 mi

Battery

40kWh

Charge

50kW

Nissan LEAF (2018-2023)

Specifications

Dimensions

Length4.48m (4480mm)
Width1.79m (1788mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.03m (2030mm)
Height1.54m (1540mm)
Wheelbase2.70m (2700mm)
Ground Clearance155mm

Data notes

Methodology

Notable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.

  • At 4,480 mm, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
  • Boot space of 435 L is bigger than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
  • 2,700 mm wheelbase, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

4.3
/10 avg
Family friendly
Very good7.7
City driving
Good6.6
Value for money
Good6
Running costs
Below avg2.7

Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works

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Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2018

Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist71%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)

What Owners Say

Positive

Owners Love

  • Strong acceleration and responsive performance from instant torque, keeping pace with petrol cars at traffic lights
  • The excellent e-Pedal one-pedal driving system enhances efficiency while offering engaging, intuitive control
  • Low running costs combine cheap electricity (2-3p per mile) with minimal servicing compared with traditional vehicles

Watch Out For

  • Severe heat-related throttling during rapid charging (‘rapidgate’) restricts subsequent charges to 15-20kW after the initial charge, making long journeys impractical
  • Restricted winter range (30% reduction or more) and weak motorway efficiency limit the car’s usefulness for longer journeys
  • Dated infotainment and an ageing interior with cheap plastics feel downmarket compared with those of newer rivals

Owner Tips

  • Fit a 7kW home charger for everyday use instead of depending on rapid charging; this avoids thermal throttling and preserves battery health
  • Choose smart electricity tariffs such as Octopus Go for cheap overnight charging (5p/kWh or less) to minimise running costs
  • On longer journeys, schedule several charging stops with rest periods between charges so the battery can cool and avoid severe throttling

Videos

Used Nissan LEAF Acenta 40kWh Listings

£9,897

(2022)

via car360.co.uk

£7,799

(2019)

via cars2.co.uk

£8,750

(2022)

via cars2.co.uk

£11,795

(2022)

via rsymons.co.uk

£12,195

(2021)

via drive-green.co.uk

£9,818

(2022)

via car360.co.uk

£7,799

(2019)

via cars2.co.uk

£8,750

(2022)

via cars2.co.uk

£11,495

(2022)

via rsymons.co.uk

£8,750

(2022)

via cars2.co.uk

£7,799

(2019)

via cars2.co.uk

£11,495

(2022)

via rsymons.co.uk

£7,799

(2019)

via cars2.co.uk

£11,495

(2022)

via rsymons.co.uk

£12,695

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£7,799

(2019)

via cars2.co.uk

£11,795

(2022)

via rsymons.co.uk

£9,995

(2022)

via cleevelyev.co.uk

£12,495

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£7,799

(2019)

via cars2.co.uk

Listings are from independent dealers' own websites. We have no commercial relationship with them.

Size Overview

Nissan LEAF (2018-2023)
4.48m
1.54m

Length

4.48m

Width

1.79m

Height

1.54m

Size category: Family Car

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

73.4%
est. battery health
9 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Fair
50%100%
Summer range
104 mi
168 km · WLTP 168 mi
Winter range
78 mi
125 km · WLTP 168 mi
Est. useable capacity26.4 kWh/ 36 kWh new
Battery warrantyExpiredor 161k km
Check battery health

NMC chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Model-specific data. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the Nissan LEAF Acenta 40kWh is estimated to retain around 90.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 129 miles in summer and 95 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Nissan LEAF Acenta 40kWh is estimated to retain around 84.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 121 miles in summer and 89 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Nissan LEAF Acenta 40kWh is estimated to retain around 76.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 109 miles in summer and 80 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 161,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.

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This model is discontinued, with no active lease deals available.

Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£26,490
Basic (20%)£18/mo
Higher (40%)£35/mo
Additional (45%)£40/mo

Used prices by year

Asking prices recorded at independent UK EV dealers over the past 8 weeks

Nissan LEAF used asking prices by model year
YearMedianRangeListings
2022£9,900£8,710 to £12,6959
2021£11,495£11,490 to £12,1953

Years recording fewer than 2 listings during that period are excluded.

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Nissan LEAF (2018-2023)

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