2021 Nissan LEAF trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,300
- 5 trims. $31,670 to $43,970.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SL PLUS FWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $31,670 | $1,095 | Electric | 147 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 149 mi | 5 |
| SV FWD | $34,960 | $1,095 | Electric | 147 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 149 mi | 5 |
| S PLUS FWD | $38,270 | $1,095 | Electric | 214 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 226 mi | 5 |
| SV PLUS FWD | $40,520 | $1,095 | Electric | 214 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 216 mi | 5 |
| SL PLUS FWD | $43,970 | $1,095 | Electric | 214 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 216 mi | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SV: +$3,290
S FWD $31,670 to SV FWD $34,960.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Live traffic, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, plus 2 more.
SV to S PLUS: +$3,310
SV FWD $34,960 to S PLUS FWD $38,270.
- Power: 147 hp to 214 hp.
- Range: 149 mi to 226 mi.
No added standard equipment listed.
S PLUS to SV PLUS: +$2,250
S PLUS FWD $38,270 to SV PLUS FWD $40,520.
- Range: 226 mi to 216 mi.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Live traffic, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, plus 1 more.
SV PLUS to SL PLUS: +$3,450
SV PLUS FWD $40,520 to SL PLUS FWD $43,970.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Premium audio, Driver attention monitor, Garage door opener, Power driver seat.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SL PLUS FWD, $43,970.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SV FWD, $34,960.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SV FWD, $34,960.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SL PLUS FWD, $43,970. Optional from SV FWD, $34,960.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $31,670.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $31,670.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SV FWD, $34,960.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SL PLUS FWD, $43,970.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | SV FWD | S PLUS FWD | SV PLUS FWD | SL PLUS FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | S | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | O | N | O | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- EV: every trim.
- The most hp: S PLUS FWD, 214 hp, $38,270.
- The longest range: S PLUS FWD, 226 mi, $38,270.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$70.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $31,600 | $31,670 | +$70 |
| SV FWD | $34,190 | $34,960 | +$770 |
| S PLUS FWD | $38,200 | $38,270 | +$70 |
| SV PLUS FWD | $39,750 | $40,520 | +$770 |
| SL PLUS FWD | $43,900 | $43,970 | +$70 |
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