Detailed Price Information for Nissan LEAF

As the world's first mass-market and consumer-priced all-electric car, the Nissan LEAF starts at a rather reasonable $32,780—and, when fully loaded, tops out around $36,000. As with most plug-in vehicles, the LEAF qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax credit—which you can claim on your federal income taxes if you purchase the vehicle yourself, but you will only qualify for the entire credit if you have a tax liability more than that amount.

The LEAF is also available as a lease for $350 a month for 3 years with a $1,999 down payment. One of the main reasons the lease is relatively reasonable given the mid-$30,000 price is that when you lease the vehicle, Nissan is able to use the entire $7,500 tax credit as an additional down payment on the lease and then can claim the tax credit. In addition to the federal tax credit, many states offer additional lucrative incentives—including state tax credits, instant cash rebates, carpool lane access, and special parking privileges.

As with all cars running on electricity and an electric motor, the LEAF's operating cost per mile can be several times lower than a comparable gas-powered vehicle. Using the U.S. average electricity price of 12 cents per kilowatt-hour, the LEAF will cost approximately 3-4 cents per mile to operate. Electricity prices are incredibly variable around the country and world, so you'll want to do your own calculations depending on where you live. The LEAF also benefits from having a relative handful of moving parts compared to a car with a combustion engine and drivetrain, and also lacks emissions equipment, which can add up to significant service savings over time—no oil changes or catastrophic mechanical failures.

The LEAF's closest all-electric competition is the upcoming 2012 Ford Focus Electric and, to some extent, the Mitsubishi i. The i will sell for a thousand or two less than the LEAF, although exactly how much will depend on trim choice and options. We expect the Ford Focus Electric's price tag to come in a bit higher than the Nissan LEAF. The difference in pricing has mostly to do with differences in range, battery technology, cargo/passenger space, vehicle size between the three vehicles, and the market assessment by the three manufacturers.

Recent Nissan LEAF Prices

Date Name Seller City State Price Monthly Lease Payment Lease Term Lease Down Pymt Comments
2011-07-28 Anonymous McMinnville Salem Oregon $33,699

Nissan LEAF SL Trim

Accessories:
Protection Package
Splash Guards
Floor and Cargo Mats

2011-11-30 Anonymous Grand Strand Nissan Myrtle Beach South Carolina $38,700 $540 39 $7,500

Was able to use tax credit for down payment. I had no problem with dealer and love my new Leaf

2011-09-26 Anonymous BNH Oekern Oslo $46,720
2011-01-01 Anonymous North Bay Nissan Los Angeles California $36,115
2011-03-31 Anonymous Coast Nissan San Luis Obispo California $38,500

SL model, includes quick charge, tax, license, title

2011-04-20 abasile Fontana Nissan Fontana California $37,797

Out the door price for an SL model with the Quick Charge option

2011-04-05 Anonymous Rustom Nissan of Portland Portland Oregon $35,830

SL Trim Base Price - $33,720
Destination Charge - $820
Splash Guards - $140
Organization Package - $225
Protection Package - $225
Quick Charge Port - $700

2011-03-28 Anonymous OC Nissan Irvine California $35,550

Model SL, Included DC Fast Charger $800, Splash guards/Floor Mats ($180), $800 Destination Charge. Doesn't include tax, title, license fees.

2011-02-25 EVNow Rairdon's Seattle Washington $355 36 $2,000

Lease based on Invoice-$100.

2011-03-09 Anonymous Alan Webb Vancouver Washington $34,730 $386 36 $1,999

Leased so I could be more flexible if technology improves significantly in 3 years. No state sales tax in Washington on EV. Very very happy with the Leaf, exceeded all my expectations.
I average 4 miles per kwh, and the price of...

2001-05-20 Anonymous Buyer's Advantage Seattle Washington $32,907

LEAF SL ETEC. Price includes protection package, floor and cargo mats.

2011-04-25 Anonymous McDavid Nissan Houston Texas $36,009

Price includes SL with 700 quick charge port, 170 mats 820 destination charge, and 599 paint and cloth protection.

2011-04-08 Anonymous North Bay Nissan Petaluma California $33,853

Model: SL--Price includes destination ($820) and 3 Options: quick charge port ($700), protection package ($225), floor and trunk mats ($170). Price does not include Tax, Title or License Fees.

2011-04-12 Anonymous Antelope Valley Nissan Palmdale California $39,000

Picked up orphan Nissan at the dealers. Payed 1K over sticker price.

2011-05-20 Anonymous Yonker Nissan Renton Washington $34,395
2011-03-31 Anonymous Pinnacle Nissan Phoenix Arizona $423 48 $1,999

Could not be happier. We leased because I don't know what 4 years will bring. It will either be a hit (which we can then buy it and keep it or buy it and sell it) or it will be a disaster and then it is not my problem.