Before you hunt for deals on Kelley Blue Book , here is what you need to know about buying this decade-old electric pioneer today. The Big Picture: Range and Reality

: Expect 40–60 miles on a full charge for most used units.

When new, the 2014 Leaf had an EPA-estimated range of 84 miles. By 2026, most original batteries have degraded.

: Look at the small vertical bars on the far right of the instrument cluster. A brand-new battery has 12 bars. If you see 8 bars or fewer , the battery has lost roughly 30% of its original capacity.