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Nissan LEAF

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $38,395 – $39,995 Payments

Fuel consumption N/A

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By far, the Nissan LEAF is the hottest electric car in Quebec. It’s also the first zero-emission vehicle to be sold on our market. This 5-door sedan can carry five passengers and is powered by a 107-hp electric motor offering 207 lbs.-ft. of torque. Thanks to its lithium-ion battery, it offers 160 km in range as long as you drive it gently.

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You Won’t Believe Your Ears With Nissan and Infiniti’s New App

Nissan has just announced a new app called Personalized Sound that will allow select drivers to enjoy a personalized audio profile based on their individual hearing abilities. It’s hailed as an industry first in North America. Before explaining what the app does, you should know that it’s now available for …December 15, 2025

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Nissan Partners With Quebec-Based Lithion to Recycle EV Batteries

Similar to Hyundai, Nissan Canada now has a partnership with Quebec-based company Lithion Technologies Inc. to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Recycling these batteries is essential to minimize waste and the environmental footprint of electric vehicles, the development of which requires more resources than conventionally powered models. As we explained …October 6, 2025

Nissan to Pull Ariya Out of 2026 U.S. Lineup, Scale Down LEAF Production

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Nissan has announced pricing for the third-generation LEAF , which will arrive at dealerships this fall. At this time, pricing and details for the entry-level S model are unknown and will be revealed at a later date. The LEAF S+ starts at an MSRP of $44,998 ($47,846 including all fees), …August 19, 2025

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Some Nissan LEAFs Recalled as Battery Could Melt When Fast Charging

Nissan LEAF owners have it harder than most when it comes to fast charging due to the very small number of public DC chargers offering CHAdeMO connectors. They also have to be wary of the high-voltage battery which could overheat in some cases, apparently. A recall has just been announced …September 27, 2024

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The Car Guide rating 73%

Pros

Zero pollution
Reasonable operating range
Good handling
Decent price
Comfortable interior

Cons

Reliability not yet proven
Rudimentary network of recharging stations
Hard tires
Some unusual controls
Unknown resale value

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	6/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

Available fall 2011

Competitors

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Recalls

none

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