One of the most popular electric car models among car owners is the Nissan Leaf. What makes it so appealing? Primarily, it's the presence of modern safety systems, a powerful engine, quick acceleration at the start, and efficient electricity consumption.
All these factors have allowed the Nissan Leaf to be successful among buyers in the US and the rest of the world. The modern ergonomic design makes the car easily recognizable on the road. The Nissan Leaf is also attractive for its comfort, not only for city travel, but also for long-distance trips. At the main US auctions Copart and IAAI, Leafs are available in three trims: S, SV, SL.
Yearly Nissan Leaf at US auctions: 2020 statistics
The Nissan Leaf debuted on the global market in 2011, and since then it has been released in its first generation, with the updated 2nd generation coming out in 2017. Cars of all production years are on sale at American insurance auctions, but more in 2020 were electric cars of this model that came off the assembly line in 2013 and 2015.
How many Nissan Leafs were sold at American auctions in 2020
The average number of Nissan Leafs sold at US insurance auctions in 2020 is about 85 cars per month. The average number of cars (75) were sold in January, March, July, August, and the maximum (about 100) in June and November. In December, there is typically a drop in sales - only 55 cars sold.
How Nissan Leaf prices changed at US auctions in 2020
The prices for the Nissan Leaf on Copart and IAAI throughout 2020 were quite unstable. In January, the average price for a car of this brand was 4595 US dollars. In February, the cost increased slightly, by about 700 dollars, but in March-April, on the contrary, it noticeably dropped, falling to 3800 dollars. From May, prices began to rise again, with the maximum jump to 6100 dollars in June. By the end of the year, the cost of the Nissan Leaf fluctuated within 4500-6000 dollars, and in the last month of 2020, such a car was sold for 4800 dollars.
