The Leaf has standard driver and passenger side airbags combined with three-point seat belts, a combination which is 29% more effective in preventing injury and death than seatbelts alone.

To maximize occupant safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Leaf have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Leaf are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up.

The Leaf has shoulder harnesses for all passengers. Shoulder harnesses are 10% more effective than lap belts in preventing injuries from collisions. Recent studies indicate that lap belts alone may cause as many or more injuries than they prevent.

The Leaf has standard child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Leaf are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out.

The Nissan Leaf has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision.

The Leaf has standard front and rear seat side-impact airbags and head airbags for both seat rows, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Leaf deploy with different levels of force or don't deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. Airbags without smart features will always deploy full force.

The Leaf has standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes for quicker stops and controlled steering ability, especially under poor traction conditions.

The Leaf has standard Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn't react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether.

The Leaf has standard Secondary Collision Mitigation Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Leaf has standard Rear Automatic Braking that use rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision.

For much better traction, the Leaf has front-wheel drive. While accelerating the rear wheels of a rear-wheel drive vehicle can break loose, causing it to fishtail or even spin and lose control completely. ‘Oversteering' or spinning in a rear wheel drive car requires counter-steering, and backing off the gas may not help.

To prevent wheel-spin and loss of control under poor traction conditions, full range traction control is standard on the Nissan Leaf.

The Leaf has standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), which uses the antilock brake hardware along with powerful software and additional sensors to detect the beginning of a skid. VDC then intervenes by automatically applying the brake at one appropriate wheel, preventing a skid. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study showed that skid control systems reduced single-vehicle SUV crashes by 67%.

The Nissan Leaf has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous.

The Leaf's lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane.

The Leaf has standard parking sensors to help warn drivers about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The Leaf also has a standard backup monitor to help drivers see any and all obstacles behind their vehicle, and a standard Around View® Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle.

The Leaf's blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle's blind spots where the side view mirrors don't reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Leaf's standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions.

The Leaf's driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year.

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the Leaf uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. A body-on-frame design has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

The Leaf has standard NissanConnect Services, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. Without a GPS response system, if you're involved in an accident and you're incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

The Leaf comes with a full 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck.

The Leaf comes with free roadside assistance for 3 years 36,000 miles. Nissan will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump-start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road.

Nissan's powertrain warranty fully covers the Leaf for 5 years or 60,000 miles long for any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts.

The Leaf's corrosion warranty is 5 years and unlimited miles long.

Nissan pays for scheduled maintenance on the Leaf for 2 years and 24,000 miles. Nissan will pay for tire rotations, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance.

There are 1069 Nissan dealers in the United States, which makes it easy should you ever need service under the Leaf's warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates' 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are excellent in initial quality. J.D. Power ranks Nissan second in initial quality.

The Leaf +'s electric motor produces 214 horsepower and 261 lbs.-ft. of torque.

As tested in Car and Driver the Leaf + is fast:

On the EPA test cycle the Leaf gets excellent mileage:

The Leaf can travel a long distance on a full charge:

Regenerative brakes improve the Leaf's fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it.

The Leaf, as a pure battery electric vehicle, has no need to “idle” its motors in traffic: they only burn power when moving. The Leaf's climate control systems still work completely when the vehicle is stopped.

The Leaf has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Nissan Leaf a 10 out of 10. This means the Leaf produces up to 58.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Leaf's brake rotors are large:

The Leaf's standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading.

The Nissan Leaf has standard four-wheel disc brakes for better stopping power and improved directional control in poor weather. Drums can heat up and make stops longer.

The Leaf with its standard antilock brakes stops short:

For better traction, the Leaf has large 215/55R18 standard tires. The Leaf Platinum+'s tires are larger 235/45R19.

The Leaf's standard tires provide better handling because they have a low 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall. The Leaf Platinum+'s tires have a lower 45 series profile.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Leaf has standard 18-inch wheels. The Leaf Platinum+ has standard 19-inch wheels.

The Nissan Leaf's wheels have 5 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength.

The Leaf has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle's integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.

The Nissan Leaf's independent front suspension is much lighter than a solid front axle, which allows the Leaf's wheels to react more quickly and accurately to the road's surface, improving both ride and handling.

For superior ride and handling, the Nissan Leaf has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort.

The Leaf has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Leaf flat and controlled during cornering.

The front and rear suspension of the Leaf uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than leaf springs. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For much better steering response and tighter handling the Leaf has rack and pinion steering, like Formula racecars, instead of a recirculating-ball type.

The Leaf has standard power steering to make quick and controllable low speed maneuvers easy.

The Leaf has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Leaf's wheelbase is 105.9 inches.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Leaf is 62 to 62.4 inches wide in the front and 61.7 to 62.1 inches wide in the rear.

The Leaf's front to rear weight distribution is an even 55.5% to 44.5%. This gives the Leaf more stable handling and braking.

The Leaf Platinum+ handles at .83 G's of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Leaf's turning circle is 35.4 feet.

The Nissan Leaf may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs only 3955 to 4369 pounds.

The Leaf is only 173.4 inches long, making the Leaf easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Leaf is only 71.3 inches wide, making it easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Leaf is only 61.3 inches in height, making the Leaf much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Unibody construction lowers the Leaf's center of gravity significantly without reducing ground clearance. This contributes to better on the road handling and better off-road performance and stability. In addition, unibody construction makes the chassis stiffer, improving handling and reducing squeaks and rattles.

The design of the Nissan Leaf amounts to more than styling. The Leaf has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .26 Cd. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Leaf get better fuel mileage.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Leaf has standard flush composite headlights.

The Leaf has standard seating for 5 passengers.

The Leaf has 92 cubic feet of passenger volume.

The Leaf has 39.9 inches of front headroom, 42.4 inches of front legroom, 53.2 inches of front hip room, 56 inches of front shoulder room, 37.2 inches of rear headroom, 31.8 inches of rear legroom, 51.5 inches of rear hip room and 54.69 inches of rear shoulder room.

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Leaf's cargo door uses gas strut supported hinges that don't intrude into the cargo area.

The Leaf's standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo.

The Leaf's standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. A single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can't share the rear seat.

The Leaf's liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Leaf Platinum+'s power cargo door can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Leaf to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for tire rotation, based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer.

The Leaf's entire steering wheel hub sounds the horn, facilitating hitting the horn in an emergency.

The Leaf has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior.

The Leaf's standard tilting steering column adjusts to different sized drivers and makes entering and exiting easier.

To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Leaf has a telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals.

When two different drivers share the Leaf Platinum+, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver's seat position and outside mirror angle.

The Leaf Platinum+'s standard easy entry system glides the driver's seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out.

The Leaf Platinum+ has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction, infotainment and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver's line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road.

The Leaf's power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically.

The Leaf's standard power windows allow the driver or passenger to lower and raise the windows without leaning over or being distracted.

The Leaf's standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children from operating them.

The Leaf's driver's power window opens or closes fully with one touch of the switch, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths.

The Leaf's standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

On a hot day the Leaf's driver can lower the front windows from a distance using the keyless remote.

The Leaf's standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over, or reaching to the back seat.

The Leaf's power locks have a lockout prevention feature. When the key is in the passenger compartment and the driver's door is open, the locks unlock every time you lock them.

The Leaf's standard doors lock when a certain speed is reached. This is an important feature for occupant safety. Locked doors are proven to open less often in collisions, and they are also effective in preventing crime at traffic lights.

The Intelligent Key standard on the Leaf allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse.

The Leaf's power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night.

The Leaf's standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn't have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Leaf Platinum+'s standard wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

The Leaf's LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Leaf has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the Leaf detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams.

The Leaf's standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. Without side window demisters the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

To shield the driver and front passenger's vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Leaf has standard extendable sun visors.

The Leaf's sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows.

The Leaf has standard power remote mirrors. Without a remote driver side or passenger side mirror the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Leaf Platinum+'s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility.

The Leaf's power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

When the Leaf Platinum+ is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions.

The Leaf Platinum+'s standard rear view mirror has an automatic dimming feature. This mirror can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on it, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver.

Unlike fixed side view mirrors, the Nissan Leaf features foldable mirrors that offer convenience for drivers and pedestrians alike. When parked, these mirrors can be manually folded to create a smaller footprint, making it easier to walk past or park more vehicles in an area. Additionally, the Nissan Leaf's foldable exterior mirrors are designed to absorb impact force if struck, reducing the likelihood of costly repairs.

The Leaf SV+/Platinum+ has standard heated front and second row seats (second row heated seats on Platinum+) extremely comfortable in the winter.

On extremely cold winter days, the Leaf Platinum+'s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up.

The Leaf has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue.

The Leaf SV+/Platinum+ has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children.

The Leaf's standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Leaf has standard rear heat vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Leaf has a standard Intelligent Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic.

To help keep the driver's hands on the wheel, the Leaf has standard steering wheel controls for the radio.

Standard NissanConnect for the Leaf allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones, including reading text messages aloud, playing internet radio stations, searching the internet and other connected activities without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel.

To direct the driver from any location to a given street address, a GPS navigation system is standard on the Leaf SV+/Platinum+. The Leaf's navigation system also has a real-time traffic update feature that offers alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.)

With standard voice command, the Leaf offers the driver hands free control of the radio and the navigation computer by simply speaking.

The Nissan Leaf eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the driver's seat.

The Leaf is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Leaf offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM.

Compared to traditional radio, the Nissan Leaf equipped with standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the Leaf, connecting the driver and passenger's cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle's stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily.

The Leaf Platinum+ has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced.