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2018 Nissan Leaf SL, front three-quarter view

2018 Nissan Leaf SL

Hatchback · 147 hp · 112 MPGe combined

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$36,200Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

10 factory options, from $25 to $650.

Technology Package$650
Premium Paint (2-Tone)$645
Premium Paint$395
Protection Package$245
Cargo Organizer$230
Splash Guards$190
Floor Mats and Cargo Area Mat$180
Kick Plates$130
Safety Kit$75
Cargo Net$25

Which Leaf is right for you?

Three trims, $29,990 to $36,200. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,710, from SV to SL.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 1-speed direct drive.

147hpHorsepower
236lb-ftTorque
112MPGeCombined
FWD1-speed direct drive
40 kWhBattery capacity
5Seats
23.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,508 lbsCurb weight
4,453 lbsGVWR
945 lbsMax payload

109 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Light Grey
  • Black

Both leather.

8 factory paints

  • Scarlet Ember
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Pearl White
  • Jade Frost
  • White/Black
  • Super Black
  • Gun Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver

1 of the 8 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2018 Leaf.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
EV battery
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr
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Other years of the Leaf SL.