2022 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).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

160.0MPG average+44.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 111 MPG · Owner reported avg: 160.0 MPG

Driving mix: City 100% / Highway 0%

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 160.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 111 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
123
Hwy
99
Comb
111
Fuel cost: $700/yr
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

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems81 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 81 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack). Top reported issues include electrical system, fuel system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
54
Fuel System
16
Power Train
8
Brakes
7
Engine
5
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Speed Control
2
Visibility / Wipers
2

2022 Nissan Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) problems by category: Electrical System: 54 complaints, Fuel System: 16 complaints, Power Train: 8 complaints, Brakes: 7 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints.

12
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/30/2026ODI#11727965
Nissan Recall R25C8 (NHTSA ID: 25V655), Incomplete, remedy not available Primary Issue: High-voltage battery fire risk during Level 3 (DCFC) charging due to excessive lithium deposits. I have been to…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/02/2026ODI#11708357
The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistan…
Power TrainFiled: 12/28/2025ODI#11707401
The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistan…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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