The AMAZING 2023 Nissan Leaf! Everything You NEED To Know

The AMAZING 2023 Nissan Leaf! Everything You NEED To Know

Nissan's Leaf model has been around for over a decade now, and in its 12-year history, the model has managed to build quite the reputation for itself.
But in order to maintain the sales of their highest-selling EV, the Japanese car-making giant has been refreshing the Nissan Leaf with the regular updates over the years, and the 2023 Leaf model is no exception. But will the new Nissan Leaf handle the EV market competition? Let's find out.

The all-new 2023 Nissan Leaf will continue the trend to be an affordable and straightforward Electric Vehicle that people can buy if they want to go green without getting a fancy and expensive high-tech EV. That being said, Nissan also offers amazing trim options on the new Leaf for customers who want some interesting features in their life, and to that end, there is only one trim worth buying as a daily driver.

Nissan offers one trim which is above the standard trim, and it's probably the best trim for the Leaf. That trim is named the SV Plus and improves the Leaf in many ways. The new Leaf's electric motor on the SV Plus trim delivers 214 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque, and allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. Also, this trim gets a 62-kWh battery, allowing the Nissan to get a max range of 226 miles.
And on top of that, the Leaf's SV Plus trim also gets a 100-kWh quick-charge port, LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, a hybrid heating system, and heated front seats. The new Nissan Leaf's infotainment system also gets a navigation system. Its tech options also got upgrades, as Nissan's ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous self-driving system comes standard with the trim, as does a 360-degree camera.
Those features will be costly, though, as the SV Plus trim starts at about $37,000. According to car critics, the SV Plus trim upgrades are more than worth the price.
Daily drivers need good range, and that's exactly what the Nissan Leaf SV Plus provides. The interior and tech upgrades also boost the car's convenience, and the heated features are great for winter. That's also precisely why Car and Driver and Autotrader say that the SV Plus trim is the best trim to buy.
Another car critic, The Drive, also agrees that the SV Plus trim is the best Leaf trim. Just like Car and Driver and Autotrader, the SV Plus' other range is the main reason it's considered the best trim. The other features that Nissan gave to the trim are also good overall and help make the extra cost worth it.

The second gen of the Nissan Leaf, which debuted in 2017, was where the Japanese automaker started focusing on the looks of the Leaf model as well, and the new 2023 Leaf is clearly the best-looking model yet.

And while changes from the current Leaf might not be glaringly obvious at first glance, there are definitely some additions the brand has made that make the Leaf look like a new and updated EV.

The automaker has also claimed that the aerodynamics are improved thanks to new body elements. The Nissan company logo on the hood now gets illumination, which is quite a nice touch. The front fascia has definitely received the most attention this year, along with a new grille design and an updated front bumper to go with it.

The front bumper, also, now gets black layered internals. But, the coolest option by far is the new 5-spoke alloy wheels that can measure 17 inches and look quite rad in black. It's a unique design and quite an eye-catcher.

We all know that Nissan Leafs are front-wheel drive cars. The standard Leaf S sports a 147-horsepower electric motor and a 40.0-kWh battery pack, both great by today's standards. The S trim managed a 7.4-second zero-to-60-mph time at its test track, but it feels perkier than this number suggests, and thanks to the instantaneous power delivery of the motor.

This makes it a bit slower. But upgrading to the more powerful Plus model will no doubt result in quicker acceleration, however we will only be able to confirm that once experts can test one.

The all new 2023 Nissan Leaf's e-Pedal feature allows the driver to toggle back and forth between regenerative braking modes, that allows the car to coast when the driver lifts off the throttle and another which slows down the vehicle when you take your foot off the gas and uses that energy to recharge the battery.

The new Nissan Leaf can also be plugged into a regular 120-volt or 240-volt outlet, but the charging times vary dramatically between the two. And on a 240-volt connection, Nissan says both the standard Leaf's battery as well as the bigger one in the Leaf Plus can be recharged in seven hours. A DC fast-charging connection is a standard on all trims.

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[jdwalker]

Morris thanks for the honest info. It’s always good to get feedback from an actual owner.

[morrisdocking]

One last generic comment. If you do not have the ability to install a home charger for an EV, you really should not own one at all. The public charging network is not plentiful enough and is generally too expensive to make it worthwhile. I do have a home charger and the leaf is wonderful as a strictly commuter car where you either own an ICE for your spouse or you are willing to rent an ICE for any out of town trips. My Leaf has only left town once and I had to throw it on a Level 2 charger over dinner to be able to make it back home. BTW, that severely limited my dinner choices.

[lalosoria]

Let’s keep in mind that this little electric ⚡️ vehicle is completely eligible for the tax credit of the new legislation: The inflation reduction act of 2022

[morrisdocking]

My answer to is it worth buying is no. Cosmetically it is a nice car as you thoroughly pointed out. But technically, it is a nightmare. No active cooling of the battery will cause rapid degradation of range over time, particularly if you use high speed chargers. The rapid charging port is the nearly impossible to find CHAdeMO and not the standard CCS, so even if you want to rapid charge, good luck finding one. The aerodynamic drag ratio is sub par along with the efficiency of the drive train as you pointed out when comparing it to the Tesla. Nor does it compare well with other electrics on the market as well.

I actually own a Leaf. I bought it for all the reasons that you highlighted without any knowledge of the drawbacks that I just listed and after 5 years of ownership, I regret it. The battery is at 67% health. The cell phone connection is obsolete and there is no way to upgrade it so many of the electronic features that you listed in the last part of the video no longer function such as Nissan Connect. I am stuck with this turkey at least until I can get the battery replaced, which I will do right before I trade it in for something with decent range. By decent range, I mean anything that can not last long enough for a full day of travel to be recharged overnight is not enough range ( 8 hours at 70mph needs 560miles). 400 would be the bare minimum to allow an over lunch time top up on a fast charger. Thus 220 just plain does not hack it as after a year (without active cooling), even the 60KW battery will not last even 3 hours at 70mph.

So no, I do not recommend the Leaf. Take it from an owner.

[Telcontarnz]

Shame they haven’t brought the liquid cooled battery to the Leaf.