Nissan LEAF EV Range & Charging

The 2026 Nissan LEAF is EPA-rated for up to 303 miles of electric range, and recharges in about 12 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

Latest model year (2026):

The Nissan LEAF is rated for up to 303 mi of electric range, recharging in about 12 hours on Level 2.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Nissan LEAF EV Range — All Years

YearTrimMotorRangeCity RangeHwy Range120V Charge240V Charge
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (A1)160 kW AC 3-phase259 mi275 mi240 mi—12 h
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (A1)160 kW AC 3-phase303 mi325 mi276 mi—12 h
2026Config 3 of 3Auto (A1)160 kW AC 3-phase288 mi305 mi268 mi—12 h
2025Config 1 of 2——149 mi————
2025Config 2 of 2——212 mi————
2024Config 1 of 2——149 mi————
2024Config 2 of 2——212 mi————
2023Config 1 of 2——212 mi————
2023Config 2 of 2——149 mi————
2022Config 1 of 3——149 mi————
2022Config 2 of 3——215 mi————
2022Config 3 of 3——226 mi————
2021Config 1 of 3——149 mi————
2021Config 2 of 3——215 mi————
2021Config 3 of 3——226 mi————
2020Config 1 of 3——215 mi————
2020Config 2 of 3——149 mi————
2020Config 3 of 3——226 mi————
2019Config 1 of 3——150 mi————
2019Config 2 of 3——226 mi————
2019Config 3 of 3——215 mi————
2018——151 mi————
2017——107 mi————
2016Config 1 of 2——84 mi————
2016Config 2 of 2——107 mi————
2015——84 mi————

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Nissan LEAF data analysis

How Nissan LEAF EPA electric range varies

Across 26 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Nissan LEAF, EPA electric range runs from 84 miles to 303 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2026 Nissan LEAF (Auto (A1)) at 303 miles, and the weakest to the 2016 car at 84 miles — a spread of 261%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Nissan LEAF would be misleading.

What changed for 2026

Average EPA electric range for the 2026 Nissan LEAF is 283 miles, against 181 miles for the 2025 car — it rose by 103 miles. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.

How to read this Nissan LEAF data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Nissan LEAF record we hold for this measurement — 26 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Nissan LEAF numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Nissan LEAF entries here span 12 model years of published measurements for this figure. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 3 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted EPA electric range figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Nissan LEAF figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan LEAF record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEAF EV Range

How far can the Nissan LEAF go on a charge?

The Nissan LEAF is EPA-rated for up to 303 miles of electric range (2026 model year). Real-world range drops in cold weather, at highway speeds, and with heavy climate control use — plan for roughly 70–80% of the rated figure in winter.

How long does the Nissan LEAF take to charge?

On a 240-volt Level 2 charger the Nissan LEAF takes about 12 hours for a full charge. DC fast charging, where supported, is far quicker but is not part of the EPA data set.

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