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Nissan leading vehicle-to-grid charge in South Australia
Pilot sites for vehicle-to-grid technology are now active in South Australia, with one winemaker using a Nissan Leaf to reduce his power bill.
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About the Nissan Leaf
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Nissan Leaf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $49,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $60,490 for the E+.
There are 2 variants of the Leaf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2022.
The Nissan Leaf is only available with an electric motor that produces 110kW and 320Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2022 Leaf is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
69.01 - 92.17 kW/t
66.45 kW/t
189.6 kW/t
Boot Space
405 - 435 litres
282 litres
455 litres
Price
$49,990 - $60,490
$46,300
$100,300
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 - 6 years
1 year
1 year
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,988 - 2,140 kg
1,845 kg
2,270 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
155 mm
104 mm
165 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
40 - 61.98 kWh
0.5 kWh
61.98 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
6.6 kW
3.7 kW
7.4 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
50 kW
50 kW
110 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
315 - 385 km
61 km
385 km
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2022 Nissan Leaf Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $49,990 |
e+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $60,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Nissan Leaf Specs
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2022 Nissan Leaf Dimensions
1530mm
1788mm
4490mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy
| Nissan Leaf | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
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Nissan Leaf FAQs
The cheapest Nissan Leaf is the Base that starts from $49,990.
The most expensive Nissan Leaf is the e+ that starts from $60,490.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Leaf is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and e+.
The largest Nissan Leaf is the Base which measures 1788mm wide, 4490mm in length and sits 1530mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Leaf is the e+ which has 160kW of power from its null engine.
The Nissan Leaf is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Leaf is the e+ which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Leaf uses Electric.