2025 Nissan LEAF transmission
Most common transmission
Single-speed
- Trims with it
- 2 of 2
- Manual
- Not offered
- Use a CVT
- 27%
- 15 hatchbacks in 2025
Source marks: two or more sources agree
| Trim | Engine | Type | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | electric | Single-speed | FWD | $28,140 |
| SV PLUS FWD | electric | Single-speed | FWD | $36,190 |
LEAF by model year
| Year | Most common | Types, trims | Trims listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | single-speed | Single-speed 6 | 6 |
| 2025 | single-speed | Single-speed 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | single-speed | Single-speed 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | single-speed | Single-speed 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | single-speed | Single-speed 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | single-speed | Single-speed 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | single-speed | Single-speed 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | single-speed | Single-speed 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | single-speed | Single-speed 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | single-speed | Single-speed 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | single-speed | Single-speed 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | single-speed | Single-speed 6 | 6 |
| 2014 | single-speed | Single-speed 6 | 6 |
| 2013 | single-speed | Single-speed 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | single-speed | Single-speed 4 | 4 |
| 2011 | single-speed | Single-speed 5 | 5 |
Transmission types in hatchbacks, 2025
| Type | Models | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 | 27% |
| CVT | 4 | 27% |
| Dual-clutch | 2 | 13% |
| Single-speed | 5 | 33% |
One trim per model: the cheapest with a listed transmission. 15 models.
Rivals
| Car | Most common | Manual trims | Trims listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Prius | CVT | 0 | 11 |
| 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback | CVT | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 FIAT 500e | single-speed | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 MINI Cooper | 7-speed dual-clutch | 0 | 29 |
| 2025 MAZDA3 | 6-speed automatic | 2 | 14 |
What this cannot tell you
Transmission as listed by the maker.
Speeds from the label.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ