2016 · Midsize Car · Electric
2016 Nissan Leaf range & efficiency
The 2016 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 114 MPGe combined (29.6 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 84 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 112 to 114 MPGe. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, 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 2016 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 2016 Midsize Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Leaf MPGe across model years
Full history →2 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (80 kW) · Single-speed Leaf (24 kW-hr battery pack) |
Electric | 126 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 84 mi | $799 |
| FWD · Electric motor (80 kW) · Single-speed Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) |
Electric | 124 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 107 mi | $810 |
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
2016 Nissan Leaf vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2016 Nissan Leaf?
The EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Leaf at up to 107 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2016 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 2016 Nissan Leaf?
The 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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.