2018 Nissan LEAF
US · Midsize Cars
The 2018 Nissan LEAF is listed in the US market with electric power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Electric
- Economy
- 151 mi (243 km) range
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | Electric | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Single-speed | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 1 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in (4,480 mm) | |
| Width | 70.5 in (1,790 mm) | |
| Height | 61.4 in (1,560 mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2,700 mm) |
Weight
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,439 lb (1,560 kg) |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electric range | 151 mi (243 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Capacity
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | 5 |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Engine, Displacement, Cylinders, Aspiration, Power, Torque, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Combined, City, Highway, Battery capacity, Seats, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.
24V071000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of…
Reported February 2, 2024. View on NHTSA
23V494000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this…
Reported July 17, 2023. View on NHTSA
23V048000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.…
Reported February 2, 2023. View on NHTSA
19V654000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…
Reported September 12, 2019. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 5, 2026
Data verified: November 5, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the electric range of the 2018 Nissan LEAF?
151 mi (243 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.
Is the 2018 Nissan LEAF front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
How long is the 2018 Nissan LEAF?
176.4 in (4,480 mm).
Are there recalls for the 2018 Nissan LEAF?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.