Overview
The Nissan Leaf ZE1 is a C-segment, five-seat electric hatchback launched in 2019. It suits drivers who want a conventional five-door EV with a quoted 270 km range rather than an SUV body. The sole EV variant is priced from RM168,888 and uses a 40.0 kWh battery with a 148 hp electric motor.
Leaf in 2026 — what's new
For 2026, the Nissan Leaf moves into its third generation as an SUV, so this is not a fresh update to the ZE1 hatchback. The new Leaf is announced with up to 218 PS, up to 604 km of range and a CCS2 charging port. In Japan, the Leaf Nismo adds sportier styling, chassis changes, a Nismo mode and regenerative-braking tuning, but no extra power or range.
Variant (1)
RM168,888 · est. from RM1,725/mo
Key specs
- Motor Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Motor Torque
- 320 Nm
- Battery Capacity
- 40.0 kWh
- EV Range
- 270 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.9 seconds
- Transmission
- Single Ratio Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 435 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Previous model years (1)
Key specs
- Motor Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Motor Torque
- 320 Nm
- Battery Capacity
- 40.0 kWh
- EV Range
- 270 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.9 seconds
- Transmission
- Single Ratio Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 435 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Shopping the previous generation? Leaf ZE0 (2013–2019) →
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Deep Blue Pearl Metallic
- Gun Metal Grey Metallic
- Magnetic Red Metallic
- Pearl White Pearl
- Super Black Metallic
Nissan Leaf buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The ZE1 Leaf remains a straightforward front-wheel-drive, five-door electric hatchback, and its 270 km claimed range gives it a clearly defined use case. Its RM168,888 price is close to the RM165,000 Renault Zoe and below the RM193,888 MINI Electric, but it costs substantially more than the RM59,800 Proton eMas 5, RM67,800 Wuling Bingo and RM109,800 GWM Ora Good Cat. That is a hard price gap to ignore.
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Nissan Leaf resale value
What a used Leaf holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM168,900 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM131,650 | — | 74% |
| 2024 | RM112,950 | — | 63% |
| 2023 | RM93,800 | — | 52% |
| 2022 | RM87,500 | — | 46% |
| 2021 | RM77,700 | — | 41% |
| 2020 | RM72,800 | — | 39% |
| 2019 | RM57,150 | — | 31% |
| 2018 | RM44,300 | — | 25% |
| 2017 | RM39,000 | — | 22% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Nissan Leaf FAQ
How much is the Nissan Leaf in Malaysia?
The Nissan Leaf ZE1 is sold in one EV variant at RM168,888.
What do you get in the Nissan Leaf?
It has a 40.0 kWh battery, 148 hp electric motor, 270 km claimed range, single-ratio automatic transmission and five seats.
Is the Nissan Leaf a hatchback or SUV?
The Leaf ZE1 is a conventional five-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback. The third-generation 2026 Nissan Leaf is an SUV.
How does the Nissan Leaf price compare with rivals?
It is priced near the Renault Zoe at RM165,000 and below the MINI Electric at RM193,888, but costs far more than the Proton eMas 5, Wuling Bingo, Neta V and GWM Ora Good Cat.
