2012 Nissan LeafFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 80 kW DCPM
EPA-estimated range of 73 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 7 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 34.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 138–181 MPG
Driving mix: City 63% / Highway 37%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 150.7 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 99 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 106 | 92 | 99 | $750 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 0.1 barrels
Specifications
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 34 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 32 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 37 kWh / 100 mi