- Newest year: 2025
- Electric
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2024
2018-2025 Nissan Leaf MPGe & Charging Cost
8 model years · 104–112 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2025 Nissan Leaf at a glance
The 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf covers 8 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 104–112 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $840 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Leaf FWD (111 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020 and 2023; 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 112 MPGe, was reached in 2018 and 2019.
2018-2025 Nissan Leaf by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Electric | 109–111 MPGe | $840–$850 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Electric | 109–111 MPGe | $840–$850 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Electric | 109–111 MPGe | $840–$850 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 104–111 MPGe | $840–$890 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Electric | 104–111 MPGe | $840–$890 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Electric | 104–111 MPGe | $840–$890 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Electric | 104–112 MPGe | $830–$890 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Electric | 112 MPGe | $820 | First year |
What the 2025 Leaf FWD costs to drive
Per month
$70
$840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.40
Per 100 miles
$5.60
Five years
$4,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,330less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2025 Nissan Leaf MPGe
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Nissan Leaf as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
EPA range 149–212 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 111 | 149 mi | $840 |
| SV | FWD | 31 | 109 | 212 mi | $850 |
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.
2024 Nissan Leaf MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Nissan Leaf as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Nissan Leaf MPGe
109–111 MPGe · $840–$850/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 111 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $840.
EPA range 149–212 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 111 | 149 mi | $840 |
| SV | FWD | 31 | 109 | 212 mi | $850 |
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.
2022 Nissan Leaf MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2021
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Nissan Leaf as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
2021 Nissan Leaf MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Nissan Leaf as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Nissan Leaf MPGe
104–111 MPGe · $840–$890/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 112 to 111 MPGe, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $830 to $840, $10 more.
EPA range 149–226 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (40 kW-hr battery pack) (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 111 | 149 mi | $840 |
| (62 kW-hr battery pack) | FWD | 31 | 108 | 226 mi | $860 |
| SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | FWD | 32 | 104 | 215 mi | $890 |
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.
2019 Nissan Leaf MPGe
104–112 MPGe · $830–$890/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 112 MPGe. Its annual cost goes from $820 to $830, $10 more.
EPA range 150–226 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (40 kW-hr battery pack) (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 112 | 150 mi | $830 |
| (62 kW-hr battery pack) | FWD | 31 | 108 | 226 mi | $850 |
| SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | FWD | 32 | 104 | 215 mi | $890 |
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.
2018 Nissan Leaf MPGe
112 MPGe · $820/yr
EPA range 151 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 112 | 151 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.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Leaf FWD: $2,190 in Hawaii and $580 in Louisiana, a $1,610 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2025 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2011-2017
- 2018-2025 (ZE1)
- 2026 (ZE2)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf at 104–112 MPGe combined across 19 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 (40 kW-hr battery pack) FWD, is rated 112 MPGe (124 city, 99 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf?
The (40 kW-hr battery pack) FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 112 MPGe, in 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 111 MPGe, was in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020 and 2023. In 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2017 Nissan Leaf) is rated 99–115 MPGe combined and costs $800–$930 a year to fuel; the 2018-2025 model is rated 104–112 MPGe and costs $820–$890 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2025 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 $840 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $840–$850 a year. That is a $10 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Nissan Leaf 100 miles?
About $5.60 per 100 miles for the Leaf FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.60 and $5.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2025 Nissan Leaf compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Leaf FWD costs about $840 a year to fuel, $1,330 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 117 rated midsize car configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2025 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the range at 149–212 miles depending on configuration, and the Leaf FWD goes 149 mi. Efficiency is 30–31 kWh per 100 miles (109–111 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $840–$850 a year, or $5.60 per 100 miles for the Leaf FWD.
Is the 2025 Nissan Leaf different from the 2024 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2024 and 2025: 2 configurations rated 109–111 MPGe combined. See the 2024 Nissan Leaf for that year.