The usual asking price for a used Nissan Leaf in NZ is $17,995 to $23,990. The typical one is $20,993 with about 46,000 km. Both the 2017–25 electric model and the 2012–15 electric model rate an estimated 3 stars for safety.
Prices from 160 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $20,993
- Dearer than 88% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $18k–$24k
- Typical kilometres
- 46,000
- Years for sale
- 2014–24
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $14,990 | $16,500 | $17,995 |
| 2019 | $17,336 | $18,995 | $22,991 |
| 2020 | $18,990 | $19,898 | $23,244 |
| 2021 | $20,989 | $22,995 | $25,494 |
| 2022 | $21,950 | $22,990 | $23,990 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $22,493 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $18,990 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | $22,995 | 2021 |
| Canterbury | $16,990 | 2019 |
| Auckland | $19,495 | 2020 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
160 listed by NZ dealers now, from $5,995.
See all 160 for saleWhat it costs to run
2017–25 · Electric
- Running cost a year
- $2,230
- Cheaper to run than 93% of the used cars we track
- Energy use
- 18.0 kWh/100km
Against a petrol car
The 2020 Nissan Leaf costs $1,620 a year less to run, and puts out 2.0 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2020 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 6.8 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,270 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,270 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,250 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2017–25 · Electric
- Safety rating (estimated)
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2012–15 · Electric
- Safety rating (estimated)
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–25 · Electric | 3 out of 5 | 18.0 kWh/100km | $2,230 |
| 2012–15 · Electric | 3 out of 5 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 14%
- Against the average car its age
- 8% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39% | 31% | 2963 |
| 2016 | 34% | 25% | 3873 |
| 2017 | 24% | 22% | 4872 |
| 2018 | 19% | 19% | 4924 |
| 2019 | 16% | 16% | 4995 |
| 2020 | 14% | 14% | 7748 |
| 2021 | 11% | 13% | 8764 |
| 2022 | 9% | 11% | 8753 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 15% | 17% | 40545 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 33% | 31% | 9063 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 38% | 38% | 2558 |
| 200,000 km or more | 33% | 40% | 965 |
From 47,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Nissan Leaf, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $30,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 25,881
- More common than 56% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 95%
- Typical year
- 2016
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Nissan Leaf?
Half of the used Leafs listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $17,995 and $23,990, and the typical one is $20,993 with about 46,000 km.
How much is a 2020 Nissan Leaf?
Half of the used 2020 Leafs listed by NZ dealers are priced between $18,990 and $23,244, and the typical one is $19,898 with about 48,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Leaf?
Each model year older is typically about $1,700 cheaper, across the 2018–2022 Leafs listed.
Where are used Leafs for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Wellington, Canterbury and Auckland list them, among other regions. The typical one in Wellington is $22,995.
How safe is a used Nissan Leaf?
The 2017–25 electric model rates an estimated 3 stars out of 5 and the 2012–15 electric model rates an estimated 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Nissan Leaf cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,230 a year for the 2017–25 electric model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with electricity at 42.1c/kWh, plus 10% for charging losses, plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Leafs are in NZ?
25,881 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 95% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2016.
How often does a used Leaf fail its MOT in the UK?
14% of UK Leafs of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 15% for the average UK car of the same years. From 47,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Nissan Leaf, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: electricity at 42.1c/kWh (MBIE), plus 10% for charging losses. Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Reinhard Müller (derivative work: Mariordo), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits