Car financing: 2018 Nissan Leaf
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 18.6 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 18.6 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2018 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.
2018 Nissan Leaf specs
| Engine | Electric motor |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Combined | 18.6 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 243 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $2.79 |
2018 Nissan Leaf: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 125 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 100 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 112 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 8 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$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $558 |
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 2018 Nissan Leaf
- NHTSA lists 4 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 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (19), service brakes (19) and forward collision avoidance (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V071000 | 2024-02-02 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
| 23V494000 | 2023-07-17 | vehicle speed control | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control. |
| 23V048000 | 2023-02-02 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 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... |
| 19V654000 | 2019-09-12 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2018 Nissan Leaf
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Nissan Leaf; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2018 Nissan Leaf, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
What to check on the Leaf
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Specs, explained
Under the hood: the electric motor and front-wheel drive. It is fully electric: no gas at all, and you return it with the charge it had at pickup. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 18.6 kWh/100 km, a 300 km day uses roughly 56 kWh. A full charge is rated for 243 km; plan for less in the cold. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $27.90. The EPA estimates US$700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
What the Leaf is like
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. At 680 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Leaf for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Leaf tells you more than any review. Try the Leaf on your commute, then decide.
Choosing the right one
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Charging at home usually costs less than public fast charging. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $2.79 in electricity.
Make a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2018 Nissan Leaf from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Nissan Leaf
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Nissan Leaf for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Nissan Leaf
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Nissan Leaf have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Nissan Leaf cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $558.00.
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.