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2018 Nissan Leaf SV
$13,900NegotiablePrivate Seller
83,500 kmVictoria, British ColumbiaListed October 12, 2026
- Odometer
- 83,500 km
- Battery health
- 86%
- Summer range
- 220 km
- Winter range
- 170 km
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Charge port
- CHAdeMO
At a glance
This 2018 Nissan Leaf SV in Victoria, BC has 83,500 km and a battery health of 86% (from an app or OBD reading). The seller reports about 220 km of range in mild weather and 170 km in winter. It charges on CHAdeMO fast chargers. Asking price is $13,900 (negotiable).
EV spec sheet
Battery, range, warranty and charging — the things that matter most on a used EV.
Battery health
86%
App / OBD reading- Usable capacity
- 40 kWh
Real-world range
Summer (seller reported)220 km
Winter (seller reported)170 km
Rated (official) range when new: 243 km
Battery warranty
Not provided.
Charging & winter
- Charge port
- CHAdeMO
- Max DC fast charge
- 50 kW
- Onboard AC charger
- 6.6 kW
- Typical charging
- Mostly home Level 2
- Heat pump
- No
- Remote preconditioning
- Yes
Vehicle details
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Leaf |
| Trim | SV |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Exterior colour | Brilliant Silver |
| Interior colour | Black |
| Seats | 5 |
| Owners | 2 |
| Accident history | Minor |
| Carfax available | Yes |
| Vehicle status | Normal |
Features & included items
Features
- Heated seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control
Included with the car
- Mobile charging cable
Seller's description
Reliable 2018 Leaf SV, 40 kWh battery. LeafSpy shows 86% state of health, 11 of 12 bars. Perfect commuter for Victoria, I easily do a week of driving on a charge. Minor fender bender in 2020 (rear bumper, professionally repaired, on the Carfax). New front tires last spring. Heated seats and steering wheel. Price is negotiable.
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