Should I buy a used Chevy Bolt EUV or Nissan Leaf Plus?

For most used-EV shoppers, the Chevy Bolt EUV is the better buy.

Why it usually wins:

1. Better all-around range and practicality for daily use.
2. Typically lower used-market pricing than a similarly equipped Nissan Leaf.
3. More charging flexibility in practice, since the Leaf’s DC fast-charging setup is less convenient for many buyers.
4. A roomier back seat for passengers than the Leaf.

When the Nissan Leaf Plus makes sense:

• You find a clearly better deal.
• You mostly charge at home.
• You live in a cooler climate.
• You want a simple commuter and don’t need the Bolt’s stronger road-trip chops.

One nuance: the Leaf can be a very solid buy if the price is right, but for a single used EV that has to do more jobs, the Bolt EUV is usually the safer pick.

Before buying either one, check the battery’s state of health and the exact charging hardware on the specific year/trim you’re considering. For a Bolt, also confirm whether the battery was replaced under the recall and what warranty remains.