Car financing: 2013 Nissan Leaf
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 18.0 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 18.0 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2013 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2013 Nissan Leaf specs
| Engine | Electric motor |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Combined | 18.0 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 121 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $2.70 |
2013 Nissan Leaf: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 129 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 102 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 115 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 7 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $540 |
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 2013 Nissan Leaf
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (32), electrical system (18) and air bags (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V296000 | 2023-04-26 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle... |
| 16V244000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and... |
| 16V119000 | 2016-02-29 | service brakes | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the vehicle down. |
| 14V138000 | 2014-03-25 | electrical system:software | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly... |
| 13V069000 | 2013-03-01 | air bags | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2013 Nissan Leaf
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2013 Nissan Leaf for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2013 Nissan Leaf, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the Leaf
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, electrical system and air bags. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Engine and fuel
Power: the electric motor; drive: 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.
Its rating is 18.0 kWh/100 km: about 54 kWh for 300 km. On paper it goes 121 km between charges, less in winter. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $2.70. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$650 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Inside and out
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. In plain terms, its 680 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the Leaf answers more than any brochure. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
Charging at home usually costs less than public fast charging. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $27 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $2.70 in electricity.
Next step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 2013 Nissan Leaf from us first.
Ask us about the 2013 Nissan Leaf
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Nissan Leaf for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Nissan Leaf
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Nissan Leaf have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Nissan Leaf cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $540.00.
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.