Need a cheap to run, clean and extremely reliable car for running around town?
This first generation Nissan Leaf has been one of the most reliable cars we've ever owned. Purchased new in 2014, almost nothing has gone wrong with it over that time! It is in excellent condition for its age and it just goes.
We are selling it because we have upgraded to a newer EV.
* 11 MONTHS REGO to OCTOBER 2027 *
We recommend this car only to buyers who can charge an EV at home. Charging equipment included:
- Mobile charger that plugs into a 15 Amp household socket (see photo) for overnight trickle charging.
- A Type2-to-Type1 barrel adaptor for public AC charging using a tethered charger. We have charged this car using a Tesla wall charger with this adaptor 🙂
- A high quality 7 metre long Type2-to-Type1 charging cable for public AC charging using a BYO cable charger. Maximum AC charge rate is 3.6 kW.
- DC charging is via the front CHAdeMO port (see photo) not CCS2, and maximum charge rate is 40 kW. Public CHAdeMO chargers are becoming increasingly rare, so buyers need to be aware of that.
This car has a short range - maximum range is about 120km on ECO (see photo) but more realistically around 90-100 km non-Eco with air conditioning on. But if you can charge at home and only need a cheap low-maintenance city runabout, this could be for you!
Battery capacity loss over time is the main negative with the first generation Nissan Leaf. This car had a BRAND NEW battery installed in March 2021. 3 capacity bars have been lost since then (see photo) which means between 21-27% capacity loss in 5½ years, hence maximum range ~100 km.
Vehicle features and inclusions:
- Remote central locking
- Two battery-powered key fobs. An emergency physical key is also contained inside each fob.
- Inbuilt GPS/navigation system, but the maps have not been updated since 2014.
- Bluetooth to connect your phone through to the audio system for making phone calls or playing music
- AM/FM radio with programme storage
- Cruise control
- Regenerative blended braking (not one-pedal drive)
- Front and pop-out rear cupholders
- Split fold-down rear seats
- 16" Alloy wheels
- Front and rear carpet mats
- Mud flaps
- Tinted side and rear windows
- Original user manuals and service logbook
Some safety features of this car:
- Driver, Passenger and side airbags
- Reversing camera with parking guidelines
- Space saver low-speed SPARE TYRE stored in a cage underneath the boot
- Scissor jack and wheel brace in storage compartment in boot
This car had dealer servicing annually from 2015 to 2021, then independent mechanic servicing thereafter and annual NSW registration inspections. The 12V battery was replaced in June 2025. The tyres are in good condition with 4-5 mm tread depth at the front and 7-8 mm at the rear. A wheel rotation would be recommended soon.
We have loved this car and it will be sad to see it go, but we would love to see it go to a good home!