👉2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus -- Overview & Driving Impressions

Offering convenient technology and the thrill of all-electric driving, the 2024 Nissan LEAF builds on more than a decade as the world’s first mass-market EV. The 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a choice of S and SV PLUS grades, with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)2 of $28,140. (See full pricing details for all 2024 LEAF grades.)

LEAF was recently updated for the 2023 model year with a refreshed exterior design, including an enhanced front grille, bumper molding and headlights, plus interior upholstery changes and a new 17-inch wheel design for SV PLUS.

Nissan LEAF ownership is enhanced with EV Carefree+, an all-inclusive package that aims to give EV owners a positive, less-stressful ownership experience. It includes scheduled maintenance, EV charging assistance, EV Battery Health Assurance and EV Roadside Assistance – providing enhanced confidence and peace of mind for LEAF drivers.

Two efficient powertrains

The 2024 Nissan LEAF offers a pair of responsive, efficient electric powertrain options.

LEAF S

LEAF SV PLUS

Lithium-ion Battery Capacity

40kWh

60kWh

Electric Motor Power

110-kW / 147hp /
236 lb-ft of torque

160-kW / 214hp /
250 lb-ft of torque

EPA-estimated range

149 miles

212 miles

Using the Quick Charge Port, the LEAF S can be charged up to 80 percent in 40 minutes, while the LEAF SV PLUS can be charged up to 80 percent in 60 minutes. LEAF comes standard with a portable charging cable allowing for connection to a standard 120-volt or any 240-volt outlet, for convenient charging options.

The advanced electric powertrain offers a convenient, one-pedal driving experience with standard e-Pedal3. When enabled, drivers can start, accelerate, slow down and come to a full stop using only the accelerator pedal.

Connectivity at your fingertips

LEAF keeps occupants connected and informed with a NissanConnect® infotainment system with an 8-inch color display, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, SiriusXM® and four USB ports. EV-specific functions include a charging timer, allowing the driver to set their desired charging time for the vehicle, and a HVAC timer, allowing for pre-heating or pre-cooling the cabin.

On the SV PLUS grade, the system is upgraded with Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation, NissanConnect Services® and NissanConnect® EV. NissanConnect EV (free three-year trial included) gives owners even more control of their LEAF through a smartphone app allowing for functions like checking or changing charging settings, route planning and more.

Technology for every drive

Every LEAF has standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of six active driver assistance technologies including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking. LEAF also includes standard Intelligent Lane Intervention, Blind Spot Intervention and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.

Additional standard driver assistance and convenience features include Rear Door Alert and rear parking sensors. LEAF SV PLUS adds Intelligent Driver Alertness, Intelligent AroundView® Monitor and ProPILOT Assist, which combines Steering Assist with Intelligent Cruise Control for additional assistance during highway driving.

Two well-equipped models

The 2024 Nissan LEAF is offered in a streamlined choice of two grade levels that provide great value to customers seeking an electric vehicle. LEAF S is well-equipped with standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, Intelligent Key with push-button start, NissanConnect® infotainment system with 8-inch display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM radio, four USB ports (two front, two rear), automatic climate control, rear parking sensors and 16-inch wheels.

The SV PLUS adds ProPILOT Assist, an electric parking brake, LED headlights and daytime running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors and a hybrid heater. Additionally, SV PLUS includes Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation, NissanConnect EV Services, a six-speaker audio system, Intelligent AroundView Monitor and Intelligent Driver Alertness.

LEAF also includes the reassurance of a limited lithium-ion battery warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle's battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all LEAF models.
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