2015 · Midsize Car · Electric
2015 Nissan Leaf range & efficiency
The 2015 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 114 MPGe combined (29.6 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 84 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 69 midsize cars rated for 2015, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $799 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2015 Nissan Leaf uses 29.6 kWh per 100 miles (18.4 kWh/100 km), which is 3.4 miles per kWh or 114 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 114 MPGe |
| Energy use | 29.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 18.4 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.38 |
How it ranks among 2015 Midsize Cars
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Leaf MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (80 kW) · Single-speed Leaf |
Electric | 126 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 84 mi | $799 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (80 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 29.6 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 8 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 92 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 24 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2015 Nissan Leaf vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2015 Nissan Leaf?
The EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Leaf at up to 84 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2015 Nissan Leaf?
Up to 114 MPGe combined, which is 29.6 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2015 Nissan Leaf?
The 2015 Nissan Leaf uses 29.6 kWh per 100 miles (18.4 kWh/100 km), which is 3.4 miles per kWh or 114 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2015 Nissan Leaf?
Charging from empty to its full 84-mile EPA range draws about 25 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $4 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Nissan Leaf per year?
About $799 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.33 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.