The Nissan Leaf is one of the longest-running production EVs in the world, and the 2021 update brings meaningfully more range than early versions. The 62 kWh battery in the e+ variant extends real-world range to a point where most Australian daily use cases are covered comfortably. It is still the Leaf: approachable, sensible, not particularly dramatic.
Jenny reviews it with the practical EV ownership lens. Charging compatibility remains a conversation starter. The Leaf uses CHAdeMO rather than CCS, which limits fast-charging options on Australian roads compared to competitors that now use CCS. At home it charges overnight without issue. The cabin is tidy, and the ProPilot semi-autonomous features work well in traffic.
The Leaf's main challenge is now about competition rather than the car itself. It is well-built and honest about what it is. But the EV landscape shifted while Nissan was refining an existing formula. For buyers committed to the brand or the CHAdeMO ecosystem, it remains a solid choice. New EV buyers with no prior loyalty should at least compare it to the CCS alternatives now available.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
