- Newest year: 2017
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- Midsize cars
2011-2017 Nissan Leaf MPGe & Charging Cost
7 model years · 99–115 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2017 Nissan Leaf at a glance
The 2011-2017 Nissan Leaf covers 7 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 99–115 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $820 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Leaf FWD (112 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017; 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 115 MPGe, was reached in 2013.
2011-2017 Nissan Leaf by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Electric | 112 MPGe | $820 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Electric | 112–114 MPGe | $810–$820 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Electric | 114 MPGe | $810 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Electric | 114 MPGe | $820 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Electric | 115 MPGe | $800 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Electric | 99 MPGe | $930 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Electric | 99 MPGe | $930 | First year |
What the 2017 Leaf FWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$820 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.37
Per 100 miles
$5.47
Five years
$4,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$2,090less a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2017 Nissan Leaf MPGe
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 114 to 112 MPGe, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $810 to $820, $10 more.
EPA range 107 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 112 | 107 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2016 Nissan Leaf MPGe
112–114 MPGe · $810–$820/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 114 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $810.
EPA range 84–107 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (24 kW-hr battery pack) (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 114 | 84 mi | $810 |
| (30 kW-hr battery pack) | FWD | 30 | 112 | 107 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2015 Nissan Leaf MPGe
114 MPGe · $810/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 114 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $820 to $810, $10 less.
EPA range 84 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 114 | 84 mi | $810 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2014 Nissan Leaf MPGe
114 MPGe · $820/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 115 to 114 MPGe, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $820, $20 more.
EPA range 84 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 114 | 84 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2013 Nissan Leaf MPGe
115 MPGe · $800/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 99 to 115 MPGe, up 16. Its annual cost goes from $930 to $800, $130 less.
EPA range 75 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 115 | 75 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2012 Nissan Leaf MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Nissan Leaf as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Nissan Leaf MPGe
99 MPGe · $930/yr
EPA range 73 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 34 | 99 | 73 mi | $930 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Leaf FWD: $2,160 in Hawaii and $570 in Louisiana, a $1,590 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2017 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2011-2017
- 2018-2025 (ZE1)
- 2026 (ZE2)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2011-2017 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the 2011-2017 Nissan Leaf at 99–115 MPGe combined across 8 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Leaf FWD, is rated 115 MPGe (129 city, 102 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2011-2017 Nissan Leaf?
The Leaf FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 115 MPGe, in 2013. The lowest top rating, 99 MPGe, was in 2011 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2017 Nissan Leaf?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2017 Nissan Leaf per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Leaf FWD costs about $820 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $820 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Nissan Leaf 100 miles?
About $5.47 per 100 miles for the Leaf FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Nissan Leaf more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Leaf FWD is rated 124 city and 101 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 23 MPGe.
How does the 2017 Nissan Leaf compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Leaf FWD costs about $820 a year to fuel, $2,090 less than the class median of $2,910, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 180 rated midsize car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2017 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the range at 107 miles depending on configuration, and the Leaf FWD goes 107 mi. Efficiency is 30 kWh per 100 miles (112 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $820 a year, or $5.47 per 100 miles for the Leaf FWD.
Is the 2017 Nissan Leaf different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 114 to 112 MPGe, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $810 to $820, $10 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Nissan Leaf for that year.