Nissan Leaf
February 2018 - March 2022£28,290Price from
39.0 kWh *Useable Battery
145 miReal Range
269 Wh/miEfficiency
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Price from (last known) £28,290
| Availability | Not available to order |
| Available to order from | February 2018 |
| Available to order until | March 2022 |
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 21 |
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £1500 at the time the vehicle was last available.
Real Range between 105 - 220 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 145 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 105 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 120 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 220 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 135 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 170 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 89 mph |
| Electric Range | 145 mi |
| Total Power | 110 kW (148 hp) |
| Total Torque | 236 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity | 40.0 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | 192 |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | 8 years |
| Warranty Mileage | 100,000 mi |
| Useable Capacity* | 39.0 kWh |
| Cathode Material | NCM523 |
| Pack Configuration | 96s2p |
| Nominal Voltage | 350 V |
| Form Factor | No Data |
| Name / Reference | No Data |
Charging
Home / Destination
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Front Side - Middle |
| Charge Power | 6.6 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->145 mi) | 7 hours |
| Charge Speed | 21 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO |
| Port Location | Front Side - Middle |
| Charge Power (max) | 46 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 40 kW DC |
| Charge Time (14->116 mi) | 43 min |
| Charge Speed | 140 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | No |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | No |
| Supported Protocol | - |
Battery Preconditioning
| Preconditioning Possible | No |
| Automatically using Navigation | No |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | - |
| Interior Outlet(s) | - |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2H via DC Supported | Yes |
| Max. Output Power | 7.0 kW DC |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2G via DC Supported | Yes |
| Max. Output Power | 7.0 kW DC |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 145 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 269 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 150 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range | 217 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 245 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 179 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 165 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 226 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 168 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 275 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 232 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 147 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 174 mpg |
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption between 177 - 371 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 269 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 371 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 325 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 177 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 289 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 229 Wh/mi |
Safety (Euro NCAP)
| Safety Rating | |
| Adult Occupant | 93% |
| Child Occupant | 86% |
| Rating Year | 2018 |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 71% |
| Safety Assist | 71% |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4490 mm |
| Width | 1788 mm |
| Width with mirrors | No Data |
| Height | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 1580 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 1995 kg |
| Max. Payload | 490 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 435 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1176 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | No Data |
| Roof Load | 35 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | No Data |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 0 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 3 seats |
| Turning Circle | 10.6 m |
| Platform | No Data |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No Data |
| Car Body | Hatchback |
| Segment | C - Medium |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat pump (HP) | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | No, optional |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2017-18
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £29,735 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £297 |
| BIK @ 20% | £5 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £10 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £11 pcm |
Financial Year 2018-19
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £29,735 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £297 |
| BIK @ 20% | £5 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £10 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £11 pcm |
Financial Year 2019-20
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £29,735 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £297 |
| BIK @ 20% | £5 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £10 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £11 pcm |
Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)
Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Nissan Leaf. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 20 hours | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 12h30m | 12 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x29A | 6.6 kW † | 7 hours | 21 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW † | 12h30m | 12 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 230V / 1x29A | 6.6 kW † | 7 hours | 21 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Nissan Leaf.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| CHAdeMO |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CHAdeMO (50 kW DC) | 46 kW † | 40 kW † | 43 min | 140 mph |
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Data made available by Fastned |
| This vehicle does not support Autocharge |
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| This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.
Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
All about the Nissan Leaf
No longer available
This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Nissan Leaf was available from February 2018 until March 2022. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Nissan Leaf.
A new model of the Nissan Leaf (2018) is available: Nissan Leaf (2022).
Pricing
The Nissan Leaf had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £28,495 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £29,790. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Nissan Leaf was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £1,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Nissan Leaf is £28,290.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Nissan Leaf is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Nissan Leaf is 110 kW (148 hp). The maximum torque is 236 lb-ft. The Nissan Leaf is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 7.9 seconds. The top speed is 89 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Nissan Leaf has a total capacity of 40 kWh. The usable capacity is 39 kWh (estimate). A range of about 145 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 105 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 220 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 6.6 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 7 hours. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 20 hours.
Rapid charging is possible through a CHAdeMO connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 46 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 40 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 45 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 100 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Nissan Leaf is about 269 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 150 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 371 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 177 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Nissan Leaf emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Nissan
The link below will open the page of the Leaf on the official Nissan site.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh, which was available to order from September 2015 until February 2018. The previous model was £3610 less expensive, had 65 mi less range, 46% slower acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.
Preceding model Nissan Leaf 24 kWh 
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh, which was available to order from September 2015 until February 2018. The previous model was £535 more expensive, had 40 mi less range, 46% slower acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.