https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/10/buying-a-second-hand-nissan-leaf/
"“What is it like to purchase and own a second hand electric car?” I asked Pat
Pheeney at one of our recent EV owner meetups. He is the proud owner of the
9-year-old Nissan LEAF that stood out in the carpark. We met at the Cake &
Coffee meeting at the Pelican Waters Powerboat Club a few weeks ago. He
graciously accepted my request to share his story with
CleanTechnica readers.
Having paid the going rate of AU$15,000 for it in 2023, he thinks it is
probably only worth around AU$10,000 nowadays, “if that.” He blames the cheaper
Chinese EVs (with longer range and more tech) entering the Australian market
(see our latest stats here) for the depreciation. Old tech depreciates rapidly.
“The release of $35,000 to $40,000+ Chinese EVs has made the older LEAFs less
valuable I think.”
A quick Google search tells us that a 2016 Model LEAF can be had for about
AU$10,000–15,000, so Phil is right on the money. Of course, “prices vary based
on trim level, condition, mileage, and battery health. For example, a basic
model might be around $10,000, while higher-end versions could be closer to
$15,000 or more. The 30 kWh battery models can have issues, so checking the
battery health report is crucial before buying.” Carsales.com lists 63 for
sale, so there is plenty of choice."
Via Kenny Chaffin.
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
