2020 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
123
MPGe
Highway
99
MPGe
Combined
111
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
149 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
8 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
30.4
City 27.4 / Hwy 34.1 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 110 kW DCPM
EPA-estimated range of 149 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 8 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 30.4 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
123
Hwy
99
Comb
111
Fuel cost: $700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 123 | 99 | 111 | $700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
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)
- 30.4264 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 27.4203 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 34.1006 kWh / 100 mi
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2020 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 10.7% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
152
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History6
Source: NHTSARelated
Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) MPG History
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