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Nissan Leaf keeps an estimated 26% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #524 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Nissan Leaf retains an estimated 26% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #524 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 40% five-year average for EV in its class by 13 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Nissan Leaf sheds about 26% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $29,990 it falls to around $7,947 by year five — a five-year loss near $22,043, about $12.08 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Nissan Leaf bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 26% of its original MSRP after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #524).
From about $29,990 when new it drops to roughly $7,947 after five years — a loss near $22,043 (26% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.