2012 Nissan Leaf for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 21.1 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 21.1 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Nissan Leaf for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Nissan Leaf specs
| Engine | Electric motor |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Combined | 21.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 117 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $3.17 |
2012 Nissan Leaf: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 106 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 92 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 99 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 7 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 651 L (23 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $634 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Nissan Leaf
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (22), electrical system (15) and air bags (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Nissan Leaf for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Nissan Leaf for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2012 Nissan Leaf before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Leaf
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, electrical system and air bags; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Engine and fuel
It runs the electric motor, with front-wheel drive. Being electric, it is quiet and quick from a stop, and it charges at home, at work or at public chargers. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated energy use is 21.1 kWh per 100 km. Rated range: 117 km. Winter and highway speeds bring it down. In energy, every 100 km costs about $3.17 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Leaf
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Inside and out
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. At 651 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
Rent the Leaf first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Leaf for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Leaf on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $3.17 in electricity. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $31.70 at our price setting.
Over to you
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Nissan Leaf from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Nissan Leaf for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Nissan Leaf
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Nissan Leaf before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Nissan Leaf have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Nissan Leaf cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $634.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.