MPG AtlasNissan LEAF MPG EV
EPA fuel economy for 30 Nissan LEAF trims sold from 2011 to 2026. Best ever: 121 MPGe (2026 LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels)). Latest model year 2026: 103 to 121 MPGe combined across 3 trims.
Nissan LEAF fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Nissan LEAF to fuel is the LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels), Electric, 303 mi range (121 MPGe) at $630 a year. The LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 259 mi range (103 MPGe) costs $740, so the thriftier trim saves $110 a year and $550 over five years.
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | Electric, 303 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 121 | $630 | cheapest |
| LEAF 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) | Electric, 288 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 114 | $680 | +$50 |
| LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 259 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 103 | $740 | +$110 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Nissan LEAF MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 121 | 131 | 111 | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels), Electric, 303 mi range, Auto (A1) | 3 |
| 2025 | 111 | 123 | 99 | LEAF, Electric, 149 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
| 2024 | 111 | 123 | 99 | LEAF, Electric, 149 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
| 2023 | 111 | 123 | 99 | LEAF, Electric, 149 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
| 2022 | 111 | 123 | 99 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack), Electric, 149 mi range, Auto (A1) | 3 |
| 2021 | 111 | 123 | 99 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack), Electric, 149 mi range, Auto (A1) | 3 |
| 2020 | 111 | 123 | 99 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack), Electric, 149 mi range, Auto (A1) | 3 |
| 2019 | 112 | 124 | 99 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack), Electric, 150 mi range, Auto (A1) | 3 |
| 2018 | 112 | 125 | 100 | Leaf, Electric, 151 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
| 2017 | 112 | 124 | 101 | Leaf, Electric, 107 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
| 2016 | 114 | 126 | 101 | Leaf (24 kW-hr battery pack), Electric, 84 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
| 2015 | 114 | 126 | 101 | Leaf, Electric, 84 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
| 2014 | 114 | 126 | 101 | Leaf, Electric, 84 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
| 2013 | 115 | 129 | 102 | Leaf, Electric, 75 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
| 2012 | 99 | 106 | 92 | Leaf, Electric, 73 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
| 2011 | 99 | 106 | 92 | Leaf, Electric, 73 mi range, Auto (A1) | 1 |
Every Nissan LEAF trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | Electric, 303 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 131 | 111 | 121 | $630 | |
| 2026 | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) | Electric, 288 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 122 | 105 | 114 | $680 | |
| 2026 | LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 259 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 110 | 96 | 103 | $740 | |
| 2025 | LEAF | Electric, 149 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 123 | 99 | 111 | $680 | |
| 2025 | LEAF SV | Electric, 212 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 121 | 98 | 109 | $690 | |
| 2024 | LEAF | Electric, 149 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 123 | 99 | 111 | $680 | |
| 2024 | LEAF SV | Electric, 212 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 121 | 98 | 109 | $690 | |
| 2023 | LEAF | Electric, 149 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 123 | 99 | 111 | $680 | |
| 2023 | LEAF SV | Electric, 212 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 121 | 98 | 109 | $690 | |
| 2022 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 149 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 123 | 99 | 111 | $680 | |
| 2022 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 226 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 118 | 97 | 108 | $700 | |
| 2022 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 215 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 114 | 94 | 104 | $730 | |
| 2021 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 149 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 123 | 99 | 111 | $680 | |
| 2021 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 226 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 118 | 97 | 108 | $700 | |
| 2021 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 215 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 114 | 94 | 104 | $730 | |
| 2020 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 149 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 123 | 99 | 111 | $680 | |
| 2020 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 226 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 118 | 97 | 108 | $700 | |
| 2020 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 215 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 114 | 94 | 104 | $730 | |
| 2019 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 150 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 124 | 99 | 112 | $680 | |
| 2019 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 226 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 118 | 97 | 108 | $700 | |
| 2019 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 215 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 114 | 94 | 104 | $730 | |
| 2018 | Leaf | Electric, 151 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 125 | 100 | 112 | $680 | |
| 2017 | Leaf | Electric, 107 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 124 | 101 | 112 | $680 | |
| 2016 | Leaf (24 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 84 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 126 | 101 | 114 | $670 | |
| 2016 | Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) | Electric, 107 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 124 | 101 | 112 | $680 | |
| 2015 | Leaf | Electric, 84 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 126 | 101 | 114 | $670 | |
| 2014 | Leaf | Electric, 84 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 126 | 101 | 114 | $680 | |
| 2013 | Leaf | Electric, 75 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 129 | 102 | 115 | $650 | |
| 2012 | Leaf | Electric, 73 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 106 | 92 | 99 | $770 | |
| 2011 | Leaf | Electric, 73 mi range | Auto (A1) | FWD | Electricity | 106 | 92 | 99 | $770 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ | 81 | 84 | 77 |
| 2026 Toyota Crown Signia AWD | 38 | 39 | 37 |
| 2026 Buick Envista | 30 | 28 | 32 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax FFV | 30 | 28 | 32 |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| 2026 Acura ADX FWD | 28 | 26 | 31 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Nissan LEAF?
The most efficient Nissan LEAF the EPA has rated is the 2026 LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) at 121 MPGe combined (131 city, 111 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Nissan LEAF get?
2026 Nissan LEAF trims range from 103 to 121 MPGe combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Nissan LEAF has the worst fuel economy?
The 2012 Leaf is the lowest rated at 99 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Nissan LEAF for a year?
At $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Nissan LEAF to fuel is the LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels), Electric, 303 mi range (121 MPGe) at $630 a year. The LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 259 mi range (103 MPGe) costs $740, so the thriftier trim saves $110 a year and $550 over five years.
More from Nissan: every Nissan model. Fuel types on this model: Electricity. EPA classes: Midsize Cars, Small Station Wagons.