Frequently asked questions

What size wiper blades does the Nissan Leaf take?

Driver-side 26 inches, passenger-side 17 inches for UK cars. Always confirm against the owner’s handbook or by measuring each arm before ordering, since figures can vary by facelift and trim.

What attachment type does the Nissan Leaf use?

J-hook on the current generation. Multi-adapter sets from Bosch, Valeo or Michelin include this connector.

Does the Nissan Leaf have a rear wiper?

The Nissan Leaf carries a rear wiper on its tailgate; the rear blade is a 10-inch flat blade and easy to forget when ordering fronts.

Which blade design suits the Nissan Leaf’s windscreen?

A beam (flat) blade lifts less at motorway speed than a jointed conventional blade on the Nissan Leaf’s curved screen. Hybrid blades are an in-between option; both beat classic bracket blades in the UK’s mix of rain and grit.

One thing many buyers miss

Wiper blades are consumables. Even a top-tier Bosch AeroTwin loses its edge in six to twelve months of UK weather; the streaking most drivers blame on a poor blade is often just an old blade. Replace both fronts at the same time, or the newer blade wipes cleaner than the older one and the difference is visible.