Best Nissan Electric Cars
Nissan Leaf (2012-2026)
- Starting Price $54,492
- TransmissionAutomatic
- Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Fuel Type Electric (BEV)
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1 YEAR IN UPDATE. The leaf is still going strong. I have lost 1 bar (9>8)SOH (state of health). I bought at 70.70% and now down to about 68.90%.… Read more
Driven over 11000km without any issues. I still have 100km + range showing( not tested) and l still recommend buying one, although they are starting to get rare now. If you have the ability to drive short distances and then return home to top up, you will rarely notice the range limitation. Super easy, reliable and fun.
Recently purchased a 2014 Japanese Autech variant of the Leaf. So far, l am very very happy with my purchase. l bought it with 9 bars of battery (70.70% SOH) which gives me a real world range of about 90-100km. It is only for city use and this is where it excels. Its nippy, quiet and comfortable and l charge it off my solar, so motoring is essentially free. Its a car thats easy to drive, just a normal car with an electric motor. Leafs have been around a long time now and there are no real issues with the design or build quality. The battery is the weakest link but now batteries can be purchased ex China for somewhere between $4000-$15000, depending on size and its a reasonably straightforward job to replace for a competant person. My advice if buying: only buy if you can charge at home. take a Leaf owner who understands the car with you when viewing your purchase. Get an OBD11 wifi dongle and the Leafspy app. Batteries with: 9 bars + should be pretty good 6-9 bars may be ok but limited range. 6 bars or less of battery will probably need a new battery.
All in all, a great car. Don't let the naysayers talk you out of it. A fantastic city car and an affordable entry into the EV market.
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai
- Starting Price $37,261 to $60,048
- TransmissionAutomatic and Continuously Variable (CVT)
- Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Fuel Type Petrol and Hybrid (HEV)
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I purchased a 2023 Nissan Qashqai Ti, and unfortunately my experience has been extremely disappointing. Since buying the vehicle, it has been… Read more
affected by multiple recalls and several manufacturer-related defects. While I understand that recalls can happen, what has made this experience truly frustrating is Nissan Australia's customer service.
On multiple occasions, Nissan was unable to supply the required replacement parts in a reasonable time. Even worse, they sometimes sent the wrong parts, causing further delays and inconvenience. This happened to me more than once, leaving my vehicle unresolved for extended periods.
Owning a new car should provide peace of mind, not constant stress and repeated trips to the dealership. The lack of communication, poor parts management, and ongoing delays have made this a very disappointing ownership experience.
No customer should have to go through such a frustrating and time-consuming process. I expected much better from Nissan Australia.