2012 · Midsize Car · Electric
2012 Nissan Leaf range & efficiency
The 2012 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 99 MPGe combined (34 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 73 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2012, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $918 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2012 Nissan Leaf uses 34 kWh per 100 miles (21.1 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 99 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 99 MPGe |
| Energy use | 34 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 21.1 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 2.94 |
How it ranks among 2012 Midsize Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Leaf MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (80 kW) · Single-speed Leaf |
Electric | 106 MPGe | 92 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 73 mi | $918 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (80 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 34 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 7 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 90 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 23 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
2012 Nissan Leaf vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
The EPA rates the 2012 Nissan Leaf at up to 73 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
Up to 99 MPGe combined, which is 34 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
The 2012 Nissan Leaf uses 34 kWh per 100 miles (21.1 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 99 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2012 Nissan Leaf?
Charging from empty to its full 73-mile EPA range draws about 25 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $4 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Nissan Leaf per year?
About $918 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $6.12 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.