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2022 Nissan Leaf range & efficiency

The 2022 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 111 MPGe combined (30.4 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 149 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 104 to 111 MPGe. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2021 model. Among 54 midsize cars rated for 2022, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $821 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 111 MPGe 123 MPGe city · 99 MPGe hwy

Driving range 226 mi 8 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $821 15,000 mi/yr · $5.47 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2022 #4 of 54 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$8.15to charge from empty (~45 kWh from the wall)

149 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2022 Nissan Leaf uses 30.4 kWh per 100 miles (18.9 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 111 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	111 MPGe
Energy use	30.4 kWh/100 mi
Metric	18.9 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.29

How it ranks among 2022 Midsize Cars

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1Tesla Model 3132 MPGe $688
2Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $762
3Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid119 MPGe + 52 MPG $815
4Nissan Leaf111 MPGe $821
5Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
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54Audi RS Hybrid17 MPG $3,485

2022 LeafOther midsize carsClass median: $1,681/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Leaf MPGe across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · Electric motor (110 kW) · Single-speed Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)	Electric	123 MPGe	99 MPGe	111 MPGe	149 mi	$821
FWD · Electric motor (160 kW) · Single-speed Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack)	Electric	118 MPGe	97 MPGe	108 MPGe	226 mi	$845
FWD · Electric motor (160 kW) · Single-speed Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack)	Electric	114 MPGe	94 MPGe	104 MPGe	215 mi	$872

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (110 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: FWD
Electricity use: 30.4 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 8 hrs
Passenger volume: 92 cu ft
Cargo volume: 24 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2022 Nissan Leaf vs. rivals

vs Toyota Prius 56 MPG · $830/yr Leaf saves $10/yr vs Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 119 MPGe + 52 MPG · $815/yr Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid saves $6/yr vs Toyota Prius Prime 133 MPGe + 54 MPG · $762/yr Prius Prime saves $58/yr vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 54 MPG · $861/yr Leaf saves $40/yr vs Mazda MX-30 92 MPGe · $994/yr Leaf saves $173/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Leaf saves $73/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2022 Nissan Leaf?

The EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Leaf at up to 226 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2022 Nissan Leaf?

Up to 111 MPGe combined, which is 30.4 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2022 Nissan Leaf?

The 2022 Nissan Leaf uses 30.4 kWh per 100 miles (18.9 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 111 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2022 Nissan Leaf?

Charging from empty to its full 149-mile EPA range draws about 45 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $8 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2022 Nissan Leaf per year?

About $821 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.47 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.