The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
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.
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.
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.
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.
Preceding model Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Nissan Leaf
