2018 · Midsize Car · Electric
2018 Nissan Leaf range & efficiency
The 2018 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 112 MPGe combined (30 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 151 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 74 midsize cars rated for 2018, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $810 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2018 Nissan Leaf uses 30 kWh per 100 miles (18.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 112 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 112 MPGe |
| Energy use | 30 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 18.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.33 |
How it ranks among 2018 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 →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (110 kW) · Single-speed Leaf |
Electric | 125 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 151 mi | $810 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (110 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 30 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
2018 Nissan Leaf vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
The EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Leaf at up to 151 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
Up to 112 MPGe combined, which is 30 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
The 2018 Nissan Leaf uses 30 kWh per 100 miles (18.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 112 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2018 Nissan Leaf?
Charging from empty to its full 151-mile EPA range draws about 45 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $8 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Nissan Leaf per year?
About $810 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.