Prices for the Nissan Leaf have dropped, now starting at less than AU$35,000

The Nissan LEAF, Australia’s longest-running electric car model and often described as the world’s first “mass-market” electric car – has had its retail price fall to new lows.

On the Nissan Australia website, new and concept electric hatchbacks start at $34,990, down from the recommended retail price of $50,990 for the Leaf with a 39kWh battery pack.

Likewise, the e+ variant, which has a 59kWh battery pack, has also seen its price reduced to US$44,990, saving nearly US$20,000 on the standard drive-through price of closer to US$65,000 for this top-spec model.

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For $34,990, the 39kWh Nissan Leaf offers a range of up to 270km. This is increased from 115km to 385km for an additional $10,000 with the 59kWh e+ variant.

Both models are equipped with a CHAdeMO port, which can quickly charge the entry-level model at up to 50kW, while the e+ sees it boosted to 100kW.

With the Nissan Leaf being one of the few cars to use the CHAdeMO plug in 2025, it is likely that many new charging locations will choose not to include this plug, preventing the Nissan Leaf from charging there.

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V2G connectivity for Ballycroft Winery using Nissan Leaf. Photo: Nissan

However, the Nissan LEAF does offer network connectivity (V2G) capabilities, so at this price, it may be attractive to those attracted to this technology.

The 39 kWh Leaf is equipped with a 110 kW motor, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.

A full second can be saved with the e+ model, thanks to a more powerful 160 kW engine, but it also increases the estimated consumption to 18 kWh/100 km.

With both options, one-pedal driving is available via what Nissan calls e-Pedal Drive, which makes driving easier on the road.

The latest price cuts for the Nissan Leaf come days later Cobra reduced prices On its own electric hatchback, born.

Offering a range of over 500km, the Bourne electric hatchback has cut prices by up to 25% and now starts at $47,090.

Other electric hatchbacks, such as the MG4, offer better value with a 51 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack in the Excite 51 model, which offers a range of up to 350 km, priced from $34,990 in January.

Along with the Cupra Born and MG4, the GWM Ora has also seen multiple price cuts in 2024, with the entry-level now the cheapest EV on the market, coming in at $33,990, undercutting the current offering of the Nissan Leaf.

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In 2024, the Nissan Leaf sold 357 units, down from 484 units in 2023. The decline in sales is one of the reasons why Nissan tried to lower the prices of the Nissan Leaf as the overall competition for the electric hatchback intensifies. Will it help Nissan transfer more shares? Time will tell.

One thing is certain: the Nissan LEAF will be remembered as one of the pioneering models that brought the electric vehicle revolution to Australia, with its first sales commencing in 2012.

The latest pricing is available for new and trial Leaf customers who purchase the hatchback by the end of January 2025.

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