2020 Nissan LEAF range and charging cost

Range, S FWD

149miles

Miles a yearGas, $ a gallonCents per kWh

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

13 EVs (2020), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 239 miles.

2020 Nissan LEAF range by trim
Trim	Drive	Range, mi	kWh per 100 mi	MPGe	Full charge	Cost a year
S PLUS FWD	FWD	226	30.4 to 32.3	108	$11.99	$637
SV PLUS FWD	FWD	226	30.4 to 32.3	104	$12.45	$661
SL PLUS FWD	FWD	226	30.4 to 32.3	104	$12.45	$661
S FWD	FWD	149	30.4 to 32.3	111	$7.69	$619
SV FWD	FWD	149	30.4 to 32.3	111	$7.69	$619

Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.

Charging cost

S FWD, 30.4 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Charging specs by version
Version	Plug	Onboard AC, kW	DC peak, kW	10-80%, min	Level 2, hours	Battery, kWh
40 kWh	N/A	6.6	50	40	8	40
52 kWh	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	52
62 kWh	N/A	6.6	100	60	11.5	60
75 kWh	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	75

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Miles a dayHours plugged in

No. A 120 V outlet adds 46 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

Level 2 full charge: 8 hours.

S FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Miles one wayDays a week

S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

LEAF: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2011 to 2026.

2020 Nissan LEAF and rivals
Car	Cheapest trim	MPG or range	Compare
2020 Nissan LEAF	S FWD	149 mi range
2020 MINI Cooper Clubman	Cooper S FWD	29 mpg
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric	SE FWD	170 mi range	Compare
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI	S Hatchback FWD	27 mpg
2020 Toyota Prius Prime	LE FWD	54 mpg
2020 Hyundai Veloster N	Manual	25 mpg

EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.

Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.