The LEAF achieves an impressive 147 or 214 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. It utilizes a 110 KW AC synchronous electric motor that now rivals the output of conventional gasoline powered engines. A 40-kWh lithium-ion battery pack manages an EPA-rated 150 miles per charge, granting lots of versatility and confidence for the average commuter. An upgraded 60 kW/hour battery pack upgrade is available, and it brings the range of the LEAF to 215 miles, making its range very similar to conventional gasoline-powered models of similar size.

The LEAF uses Nissan's ePedal system, which provides aggressive regenerative braking, allowing for a unique one pedal acceleration and braking experience. Drivers back off the accelerator while cruising until they come to a complete stop, making driving around town a breeze.

All LEAFs have a 6.6 kW onboard charger that achieves a full charge in about 8 hours. Nissan also offers a fast-charging cable that can be plugged into either a 120- or 240-volt outlet. With a level-3 fast charger, the LEAF can recover 90 miles of range in just 30 minutes. Nissan says that the battery can retain 90% of its capacity after 500 charge/discharge cycles (approximately 60,000 miles). The company will continue its current warranty, guaranteeing about 70% of original capacity or more for eight years or 100,000 miles.

The S, and SV trim levels remain the same as previous years. Standard features on the S include 16-inch alloy wheels, emergency automatic braking, 8-inch information display and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, Hill Start Assist, hands-free Bluetooth phone system, automatic temperature control and Nissan Intelligent Key with push-button start.

The midlevel SV trim gets 17-inch wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, heated outside mirrors, 8-way-power driver seat, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, and a 6-speaker audio system.

Advanced safety features across all trims include, 10 airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, active Lane Departure Warning, active Blind Spot Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Automatic Braking and Pedestrian Detection.