ev.nz summary
The short version
The Nissan Leaf remains New Zealand’s most common used EV, while Nissan’s all-new third-generation LEAF was announced globally in June 2025 with local pricing and specifications to follow closer to the start of sales in each market. Nissan’s announcement cites usable batteries of 52kWh (130kW / 345Nm) or 75kWh (160kW / 355Nm) and 10–80% DC charging in as little as 35 minutes. No New Zealand from-price or certified WLTP table for the new LEAF was published on Nissan NZ pages checked on 24 October 2026 — previous capture figures such as “from $59,990” have been removed because they could not be re-verified for a current new Leaf.
Highlights
- Huge used-market familiarity and parts knowledge
- New generation promises longer range and faster charging
- Strong global EV heritage
Worth knowing
- No verified NZ new from-price yet
- Global specs not yet NZ-certified on this page
- Previous unverified ‘from $59,990’ claim removed
Based on Nissan NZ’s 12 June 2025 all-new LEAF news, checked 24 October 2026. Not a road test. Used-market context is descriptive only; individual used asking prices vary.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Status | Battery (global) | Power (global) | NZ price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-new LEAF (announced) | 52kWh or 75kWh usable | 130kW or 160kW | TBA | |
| Used Leaf (NZ dealers) | Varies by year/import | Varies | Typical used asking ~$21k (2021-ish stock; market sites) |
Overview
The Nissan Leaf has been New Zealand’s gateway EV for years, mostly as used and imported stock. Nissan’s all-new third-generation LEAF was announced in June 2025; Nissan NZ’s news article states further details including pricing will be provided closer to the start of sales in each market.
Globally, Nissan quotes liquid-cooled usable batteries of 52kWh (130kW / 345Nm) or 75kWh (160kW / 355Nm) and 10–80% DC charging in as little as 35 minutes. Those figures are not yet presented here as certified New Zealand specification.
This page no longer shows a new-vehicle from-price or WLTP range for a current NZ Leaf, because those could not be verified against a live Nissan NZ retail page on 24 October 2026.
Range and charging
Nissan’s global announcement quotes 10–80% in as little as 35 minutes on a suitable DC fast charger. New Zealand charge connector and certified times for retail cars will be confirmed closer to local sales.
Gallery
Specifications
| Specification | 52kWh (global) | 75kWh (global) |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery | 52kWh | 75kWh |
| Power / torque | 130kW / 345Nm | 160kW / 355Nm |
| DC 10–80% | From ~35 minutes (announcement) | |
| Specification | 52kWh (global) | 75kWh (global) |
|---|---|---|
| New LEAF RRP | Not published | |
| Browse-range listing | Not confirmed on Nissan NZ range page check | |
| Used Leafs | Widely available at NZ dealers | |
Do not treat global announcement figures as certified NZ specification. Older ev.nz Leaf copy that stated “from $59,990” and “up to 385km WLTP” was not re-verified against a current Nissan NZ new-vehicle page and has been dropped.
Equipment
Themes from Nissan’s announcement
- All-new LEAF announced June 2025
- NZ pricing to follow local sales
- Global 52kWh / 75kWh batteries
- ~35 min DC 10–80% (announcement)
- Used Leafs widely sold in NZ
Third-generation highlights (global)
- CMF-EV platform with near-flat floor
- Dual 12.3-inch or 14.3-inch displays by grade/region
- Available dimming panoramic roof
- Intelligent route planner with charging stops
- V2L / V2H / V2G capability varies by region
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Nissan NZ: all-new LEAF announcement Third-generation global launch; NZ pricing TBA
Update this page when Nissan NZ publishes local pricing and a certified specification sheet.
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