Rank #46 2026 Hatchback

2026 Nissan Leaf range, charging and price

Nissan Leaf is a five-seat electric hatchback from $29,990 with 303 miles of EPA range, 150 kW peak DC charging and a 35 minute 10-80% charge.

Nissan Leaf

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Nissan Leaf sits in the Nissan EV lineup as a hatchback with verified primary-trim metrics for range, charging, price, and utility.

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Charging reality

Primary-trim charging is tracked at up to 150 kW DC, with connector data shown when published.

Value read

The current primary trim works out to about $99 per mile of rated range.

Range 303 mi Rated range
MSRP $29,990 Starting
Fast charge 150 kW Peak DC
10-80% 35 min DC estimate
Primary trimS+ • FWD ›
ChargingCHAdeMO • 35 min 10-80%
Battery75 kWh usable
Dimensions171.3 in L • 71.3 in W • 61 in H • 105.9 in WB
Curb weight4,202 lb

Nissan Leaf range by trim

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TrimRangeUsable batteryEfficiency10-80% DCMSRP
S+ 303 mi 75 kWh 278 Wh/mi 35 min $29,990
S+ (18-inch steel wheels) 303 mi 75 kWh 278 Wh/mi 35 min $29,990
SV+ (18-inch alloy wheels) 288 mi 75 kWh 300 Wh/mi 35 min $34,230

Nissan Leaf charging and running costs

Figures below use the S+ trim and the assumptions listed under each block.

How often you charge at home

30 miles a day: about 1.4 charges a week.
50 miles a day: about 2.3 charges a week.
Assumes you plug in at 30% and stop at 80%. Onboard AC charging tops out at 7.2 kW.

Road-trip charging stops

300 miles: 1 stop, about 35 min charging.
500 miles: 2 stops, about 70 min charging.
Leave at 90%, charge 10-80%, highway range taken as 85% of rated (180 mi per leg). DC port: CHAdeMO.

5-year energy cost

$3,150 charging at home, $4,300 with 20% public fast charging, vs. $6,400 for gas.
60,000 miles at 278 Wh/mi, $0.17/kWh home, $0.48/kWh DC, 10% charging loss; gas at 30 mpg and $3.20/gal.

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0-60 mph 7.2 s S+
Seats 5 Adults
Cargo 15 cu ft Max cargo
Road trip 68.6 Composite score
Vehicle specs
Trim S+
MSRP (USD) $29,990
Range 303 mi
Efficiency 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 75 kWh
Battery (gross) 78 kWh
Seats 5
Drivetrain FWD
Body type Hatchback
DC fast charging (max) 150 kW
AC charging (max) 7 kW
Connector (DC) CHAdeMO
Connector (AC) J1772
10-80% (DC) 35 min
Avg DC power (10-80%) 90 kW
Miles added (15 min, est.) 81 mi
Heat pump Yes
V2L Yes
0-60 mph 7.2 s
Top speed 99 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft
Towing 2,150 lb
Weight 4,202 lb
Length 171.3 in
Width 71.3 in
Height 61 in
Wheelbase 105.9 in
Availability available

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