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2026 Nissan LEAF range and charging cost

Range, S PLUS FWD

303miles

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

100200300400500Median 298LEAF: 303 miles
66 EVs (2026), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 298 miles.
2026 Nissan LEAF range by trim
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
S PLUS FWDFWD30327.8 to 32.7121$14.35$568
PLATINUM PLUS FWDFWD25927.8 to 32.7103$14.41$668
SV PLUS FWDFWD25927.8 to 32.7114$13.02$603

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

Charging cost

S PLUS FWD, 27.9 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Full charge
$14.35
Per mile
4.7 cents
Per month
$47
Per year
$568
  • Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
  • Saves $1,101 a year at 12,000 miles.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
AllNACSN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

No. A 120 V outlet adds 50 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

S PLUS FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

S PLUS FWD: 27.9 kWh per 100 miles
TripkWhCost
100 miles27.9$4.74
300 miles83.6$14.21
500 miles139.3$23.68
1,000 miles278.6$47.35

Commute cost

Per month
$41
Per year
$492
Miles a month
867

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

Range by year

50100150200250300350201120142017202020232026
LEAF: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2011 to 2026.

LEAF by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2026 Nissan LEAF and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2026 Nissan LEAFS PLUS FWD303 mi range
2026 Mazda CX-52.5 S AWD26 mpgCompare
2026 Mitsubishi OutlanderES FWD28 mpgCompare
2026 Subaru ForesterAWD29 mpgCompare
2026 Mazda CX-502.5 S Select AWD26 mpgCompare
2026 GMC TerrainElevation FWD27 mpg
2026 Hyundai TucsonSE FWD28 mpg

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.

Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.

How values are checked