2020 Nissan LEAF Plus Review: The Vet Hangs In There

Auto123 reviews the 2020 Nissan LEAF Plus.

The Nissan LEAF was one of the first electric cars to enjoy significant commercial success. It has now been on the market for 10 years and Nissan has sold nearly half a million units of the model worldwide. Of these, 679 were registered in Canada in the first three months of 2020 – which of course, pales in comparison to the top combustion-engine models on the market, but still.

Of course, the LEAF is no longer the only compact electric vehicle sold in Canada. It now competes against the Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt, Kia Niro EV and Hyundai Kona EV, among others. All of these electric models differ in price (albeit slightly) and shape.

Quite frankly, once you've gotten a taste of the sheer fun electric cars can offer, you'll find something appealing about each model. Some will want a Tesla for its technologies, but also because the California-based manufacturer is in fashion and has been making a lot of noise for several years now; Kia and Hyundai have attractive and practical models with very similar technologies; as for the Bolt, despite its charms, it's starting to be overtaken by newer models. The valiant LEAF, meanwhile, retains the shape of a small hatchback that does very well in the city and is not outclassed on the highway. It can easily accommodate five adults, and its trunk is decently accommodating.

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