2023 Nissan LEAF range and charging cost
Range, S FWD
149miles
- 30.4 to 30.8 kWh per 100 miles.
- 111 MPGe.
- 98 miles below the median of 45 EVs (2023).
- 2 trims: 149 to 212 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV PLUS FWD | FWD | 212 | 30.4 to 30.8 | 109 | $11.14 | $631 |
| S FWD | FWD | 149 | 30.4 to 30.8 | 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.
- Full charge
- $7.69
- Per mile
- 5.2 cents
- Per month
- $52
- Per year
- $619
- Median 2023 hatchback: 32 mpg, 10.0 cents per mile.
- Saves $581 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| 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.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
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.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 30.4 | $5.16 |
| 300 miles | 91.1 | $15.49 |
| 500 miles | 151.8 | $25.81 |
| 1,000 miles | 303.6 | $51.62 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $45
- Per year
- $537
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan LEAF | S FWD | 149 mi range | |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | LT FWD | 247 mi range | |
| 2023 Toyota Prius | LE FWD | 57 mpg | |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 1LT FWD | 259 mi range | Compare |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI | 2.0T S FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman | Clubman Classic Cooper S ALL4 AWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2023 Acura Integra | FWD | 33 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree