Overview
The Nissan Leaf is a C-segment electric hatchback and one of the earlier full EVs sold in Malaysia. The ZE1 generation keeps the familiar five-door, front-wheel-drive layout, with a 40.0 kWh battery, 270 km range and 148 hp motor. In Malaysia, the sole EV variant costs from RM168,888.
Leaf in 2026 — what's new
In 2026, the Malaysian ZE1 Leaf range carries on unchanged with a single EV hatchback variant. Nissan has shown the third-generation 2026 Leaf as a very different SUV based on the Ariya, with up to 218 PS, a 604 km range and CCS2 charging, plus details such as a 0.25 drag coefficient and dimming panoramic glass roof. None of that changes the local ZE1 line-up here.
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
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 is an older-school EV by 2026, but its brief is clear. It is a conventional five-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback with stronger output and much longer range than the first Leaf sold here. The hard part is the price: at RM168,888, it sits near the Renault Zoe and far above several newer electric hatchbacks.
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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 | RM133,650 | — | 75% |
| 2024 | RM115,450 | — | 65% |
| 2023 | RM95,400 | — | 53% |
| 2022 | RM88,800 | — | 47% |
| 2021 | RM78,800 | — | 42% |
| 2020 | RM75,400 | — | 40% |
| 2019 | RM59,900 | — | 32% |
| 2018 | RM47,200 | — | 26% |
| 2017 | RM41,500 | — | 23% |
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 EV is priced at RM168,888 in Malaysia. There is only one variant in the local ZE1 range.
What do you get in the Nissan Leaf?
The Leaf EV gets a 40.0 kWh battery, 270 km range, 148 hp electric motor, single-ratio automatic transmission and five seats.
What is the Nissan Leaf's driving range?
The Malaysian Nissan Leaf ZE1 has a listed driving range of 270 km from its 40.0 kWh battery.
Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf a new SUV in Malaysia?
The 2026 third-generation Leaf is an SUV with up to 218 PS and 604 km range, but the Malaysian ZE1 range remains the five-door electric hatchback.
