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Nissan Leaf MPGe & Charging Cost by Year
16 model years · 2011–2026
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Nissan Leaf fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Nissan Leaf for 16 model years, 2011 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 99–121 MPGe. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 103–121 MPGe combined and costing $760–$900 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2026 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD, at 121 MPGe.
Nissan Leaf MPG by year
| Year | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (ZE2) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 103–121 | $760–$900 |
| 2018-2025 (ZE1) Generation page | ||
| 2025 | 109–111 | $840–$850 |
| 2024 | 109–111 | $840–$850 |
| 2023 | 109–111 | $840–$850 |
| 2022 | 104–111 | $840–$890 |
| 2021 | 104–111 | $840–$890 |
| 2020 | 104–111 | $840–$890 |
| 2019 | 104–112 | $830–$890 |
| 2018 | 112 | $820 |
| 2011-2017 Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 112 | $820 |
| 2016 | 112–114 | $810–$820 |
| 2015 | 114 | $810 |
| 2014 | 114 | $820 |
| 2013 | 115 | $800 |
| 2012 | 99 | $930 |
| 2011 | 99 | $930 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Nissan Leaf generations
3 generations between 2011 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
EPA range 259–303 miles.
See electric configurationsMore Nissan models
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nissan Leaf's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Nissan Leaf run 99–121 MPGe across model years 2011 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 103–121 MPGe.
Which Nissan Leaf model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 121 MPGe.
How much does a Nissan Leaf cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $760–$900 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $760.
Has the Nissan Leaf's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 99 MPGe in 2011 to 121 MPGe in 2026, 22 MPGe more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Nissan Leaf?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2011 to 2026 (99–121 MPGe).
Which Nissan Leaf model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2012, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.