Fourteen years ago, the LEAF dared and succeeded in becoming the world’s first mass-produced EV. Since then, it has covered over 12 billion electrical miles, easily making it one of the most proven EVs on the market. Now, the 2025 Nissan LEAF builds on that legacy, offering a practical, reliable, and budget-friendly hatchback that reflects all the lessons that Nissan has learned along the way.

Range, of course, is the headline feature when talking about electric vehicles, and the Nissan LEAF certainly has more than enough to contribute to that conversation. Its base trim, the S, has an estimated range of 149 miles, making it ideal for city driving and daily commutes. The other trim level, the SV Plus, is rated for up to 212 miles, giving you more freedom for those longer journeys.

You have three options to keep the LEAF charged and ready to go. First, there’s the level one charger. This is the basic charger and plugs right into the standard charger. It’s slow, adding just 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging, but it gets the job done for overnight charges when you have the time. Plus, it’s the kindest on your battery health, so you should use it every chance you get. Then there’s the level 2 charger. It plugs into a dedicated 240-volt outlet in your garage and is much faster than the standard charger. You can expect to add 10 to 25 miles per hour of charging. The last option, the level 3 charger, is the fastest of the bunch, capable of replenishing about 80% of your battery capacity in as little as 40 minutes.

The 2025 LEAF brings serious electric pep to the table. It’s got instant torque that hits you the moment you press the pedal, and a one-pedal driving system that allows you to speed up and slow down using just that one pedal. Plus, the floor-mounted battery pack gives this car a low center of gravity, making it stable and planted, especially around corners.

Beyond its electric power and performance, the LEAF also delivers when it comes to essential car things. Inside, there’s seating for up to five people, flexible cargo space (the rear seats can fold down), Apple CarPlay, an eight-inch touchscreen display, cruise control, and advanced driver assistance and safety features. If you step up to the SV Plus trim, you get heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, four speakers, navigation, a power driver seat, a leather steering wheel, and aluminum wheels. The 2025 LEAF represents a solid choice for anyone ready to embrace the future of driving.