Nissan Leaf Aerial Replacement Parts

Yes, the Nissan Leaf does have an aerial, though its design is worth noting: most Leaf models use a short shark-fin style antenna mounted on the roof rather than a traditional mast aerial. This combined unit typically handles DAB, FM, and in some cases GPS and telematics signals. If your shark-fin housing is damaged or missing, that is the part you are looking for when asking breakers for an aerial.

The Nissan Leaf ran in its first generation (Mk1) from 2011 to 2017, with a facelift around 2013, and the second generation (Mk2) launched for 2018. The shark-fin aerial design and its roof mounting changed between these two generations, so a Mk1 unit from a 2013 car is unlikely to be a straightforward swap onto a 2018 Mk2 without modification. Confirm with the breaker that the part they hold is from a Mk2 (2018 onwards) to match your car.

Trim level does not affect which aerial is fitted on the Nissan Leaf; the shark-fin unit is the same across Visia, Acenta, Tekna, and other grades within the same generation. You may find cosmetic colour differences if the donor car has a contrasting roof colour, so check whether the housing matches your car's roof finish before buying. Otherwise, any same-generation Leaf aerial should be a usable replacement regardless of the trim it came from.

Both 2016 and 2017 Nissan Leafs are late Mk1 generation cars, so the aerial should be compatible between those two years. The Mk1 ran from 2011 to 2017, with a mid-life facelift in 2013 that refreshed some exterior elements, but the roof aerial mounting remained consistent across the generation. Confirm the connector type with the breaker against your registration just to be thorough, but fitment within the Mk1 range is generally straightforward.

Some Nissan models share similar shark-fin aerial housings and connectors, and there is a chance of interchange, but this is not guaranteed across different model lines even within the same era. The physical mounting point, the cable connectors, and the internal antenna elements can differ between models such as the Qashqai or Juke and the Leaf. Give the breaker your Leaf's registration and ask them to cross-reference before purchasing a unit from a different Nissan model.

No — the battery pack specification has no bearing on the aerial fitted to the Nissan Leaf. The 40kWh and 62kWh (e-Plus) variants share the same body and the same roof-mounted aerial assembly within the Mk2 generation. You simply need to ensure the donor aerial is from the correct generation (Mk1 2011–2017 or Mk2 2018 onwards) to match your car.