The Nissan LEAF has been ranked the UK’s most reliable used electric vehicle, according to a study by Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) based on real-world warranty repair claims.
The analysis reviewed 1,000 EV warranty claims filed between January and December 2025 and found the Nissan LEAF recorded the lowest claim rate in the sample at 1.52%, outperforming all other electric models included in the study.
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WSG said the results underline the importance of long-term durability as the used EV market expands, offering reassurance to consumers weighing total ownership costs alongside purchase price and running expenses.
“The Leaf’s long-established electric drivetrain, straightforward engineering and proven track record for durability have all contributed to its standout reliability,” said Martin Binnee, operations director at Warranty Solutions Group. “That continues to translate into dependable ownership and fewer faults.”
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The LEAF has been sold in the UK since 2011, with production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant beginning in 2013. A second-generation version was introduced in 2018, expanding range and onboard technology. The long production run has resulted in a broad pool of used vehicles across multiple price brackets.
Nissan is now preparing to roll out a third-generation LEAF to UK dealerships, offering a claimed range of up to 386 miles and qualifying for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The new model is also being built in Sunderland as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero programme, which aims to integrate EV manufacturing with renewable energy and battery production.
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While reliability data was encouraging for some models, WSG cautioned that repair costs for electric vehicles can still be high when faults occur, particularly for vehicles with more complex electrical and thermal systems.
“For consumers, this means looking beyond fuel savings and factoring repair severity into the total cost of ownership,” Binnee said, adding that EV-specific warranty cover is becoming increasingly important as adoption grows.
James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said the findings reflected consistent real-world performance. “This survey uses feedback from real-world customers about the reliability of their cars, and it shows consistently strong performance from the Nissan LEAF,” he said.