Electric · 2011–2026
Nissan Leaf
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Nissan Leaf.
- Energy use
- 18.6 kWh/100km
- 2026 official
- UK
- 3.3 mi/kWh
- 112 MPGe US
- Range
- 463 km
- 288 miles
- Seats
- 5
What a Leaf costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $7.27 per 100 km | $800 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $6.15 per 100 km | $683 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £7.41 per 100 miles | £519 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $5.40 per 100 miles | $729 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Leaf ranks
ZE1, second generation, 2017–2022
Specs for the 2022 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (UK, 110 kW); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- ZE1, second generation
- Built
- 2017-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,490 mm
- Width
- 1,788 mm
- Height
- 1,530 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,580 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,995 kg
- Boot
- 435 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,176 L
- Towing (braked)
- 0 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 0 kg
Engine
- Engine
- Single electric motor
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- Single-speed reduction gear
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.9 s
- Top speed
- 144 km/h
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 39 kWh
- Electric range
- 270 km
- Energy use
- 16.3 kWh/100km
- AC charging
- 6.6 kW
- DC fast charging
- 50 kW
- Charge port
- CHAdeMO
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2018
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2018
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
- ISOFIX points
- 2
Ownership
- Service every
- 20,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 463 km |
| 2025 | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 109 MPGe | 341 km |
| 2024 | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 109 MPGe | 341 km |
| 2023 | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 109 MPGe | 341 km |
| 2022 | Electric | 19.5 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 108 MPGe | 346 km |
| 2021 | Electric | 19.5 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 108 MPGe | 346 km |
| 2020 | Electric | 19.5 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 108 MPGe | 346 km |
| 2019 | Electric | 19.3 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 109 MPGe | 346 km |
| 2018 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 243 km |
| 2017 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 172 km |
| 2016 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 172 km |
| 2015 | Electric | 18.4 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 114 MPGe | 135 km |
| 2014 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 135 km |
| 2013 | Electric | 18.0 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 116 MPGe | 120 km |
| 2012 | Electric | 21.1 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 99 MPGe | 117 km |
| 2011 | Electric | 21.1 kWh/100km | 2.9 mi/kWh | 99 MPGe | 117 km |
Nissan Leaf questions
How much electricity does the Nissan Leaf use?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf uses 18.6 kWh/100km officially (3.3 mi/kWh, 112 MPGe). Its official range is 463 km (288 miles).
How much does a Nissan Leaf cost to run a year?
At today's average electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $800 in New Zealand, $683 in Australia, £519 in United Kingdom, $729 in United States.
How much can a Nissan Leaf tow?
0 kg braked, for the 2022 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (UK, 110 kW).
How big is the Nissan Leaf's boot?
435 L, for the 2022 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (UK, 110 kW).
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What will a drive in your Leaf cost?
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