Factory bulb sizes and relevant BulbFacts-tested replacement evidence for the 2017 Nissan Leaf.
Source-listed fitment data supplied by CarBulbGuide. Confirm the installed bulbs and configuration before ordering.
Low beam
9008 / H13
High beam
H9
Factory setup
Factory headlight setup not identified
Representative car or sedan image
Best headlight upgrades
These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.
Factory headlight setup not identified
High Beam: H9 · High/Low Beam Combined: 9008 / H13
Best direct replacement
Sylvania SilverStar Ultra
High/Low Beam Combined 9008 / H13
Estimated price$35-49
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Reflector Runner-Up
The SilverStar Ultra sits just behind the Night Breaker 200 among normal-wattage reflector picks, but it remains a strong practical choice because it is easy to find and has a whiter beam appearance than many basic halogen bulbs.
The Cool Blue Advance is another color-focused pick, not a maximum-output pick. It makes sense when matching the look of other whiter lighting is more important than measured brightness.
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb sizeprojector housing only
Best Premium Distance
The Morimoto XB Elite remains the premium performance benchmark from the current HID recommendations. It tested as one of the strongest 35W projector-focused HID kits and is the better fit when you want a complete, higher-quality conversion kit instead of a generic marketplace option.
A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation. Use the LED upgrade path only with a reflector housing and confirm beam pattern and glare after installation. Use the HID upgrade path only with a projector housing; it is not a reflector-housing recommendation.
Other bulbs
Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.
Cargo / Trunk Light
DE3022Verify installed bulb
Dome Light
DE3175Verify installed bulb
Front Side Marker
2825Verify installed bulb
License Plate Light
2825Verify installed bulb
Parking Light
2825Verify installed bulb
Rear Turn Signal
7440AVerify installed bulb
Reverse Light
921Verify installed bulb
Technical details and sources
Confirm the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering.
Position
Bulb or system
Fitment status
High BeamFactory system not specified
H9
Bulb size confirmed
High/Low Beam CombinedFactory system not specified
9008 / H13
Bulb size confirmed
Other Nissan Leaf years
Each model year opens its own BulbFacts record. Bulb sizes and factory systems are not carried over from adjacent years.
Fitment note: Verify the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering. A bulb-size match is not automatically a conversion recommendation or proof of vehicle-specific testing.