- Newest year: 2026
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2026 Nissan Leaf MPGe & Charging Cost
3 configurations · 103–121 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
2026 Nissan Leaf at a glance
The 2026 Nissan Leaf has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 103–121 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD at 121 MPGe (28 kWh per 100 miles, 303 mi of range), about $760 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $760 to $900, a $140 difference.
What the 2026 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD costs to drive
Per month
$63
$760 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.27
Per 100 miles
$5.07
Five years
$3,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Nissan Leaf MPGe
EPA range 259–303 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) (Most efficient) | FWD | 28 | 121 | 303 mi | $760 |
| 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) | FWD | 30 | 114 | 288 mi | $820 |
| 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | FWD | 33 | 103 | 259 mi | $900 |
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 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD: $2,000 in Hawaii and $530 in Louisiana, a $1,470 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 wagon models.
Generations
- 2011-2017
- 2018-2025 (ZE1)
- 2026 (ZE2)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2026 Nissan Leaf compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2025 Nissan Leaf) is rated 104–112 MPGe combined and costs $820–$890 a year to fuel; the 2026 model is rated 103–121 MPGe and costs $760–$900 a year.
How efficient is the 2026 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Leaf at 103–121 MPGe combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD, is rated 121 MPGe combined (131 city / 111 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Nissan Leaf per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD costs about $760 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $760–$900 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Nissan Leaf 100 miles?
About $5.07 per 100 miles for the 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.07 and $6.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD is rated 131 city and 111 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 20 MPGe.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the range at 259–303 miles depending on configuration, and the 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD goes 303 mi. Efficiency is 28–33 kWh per 100 miles (103–121 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $760–$900 a year, or $5.07 per 100 miles for the 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) FWD.
Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 111 to 121 MPGe, up 10. Its annual cost goes from $840 to $760, $80 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 2 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Nissan Leaf for that year.