2018 Nissan Leaf EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2018 Nissan Leaf is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 151 miles of driving range per charge across 1 certified configuration. Efficiency ratings reach up to 112 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $700 to $700 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
151 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
112 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
30–30 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$700
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (1 Variant)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Leaf Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 125 MPGe 100 MPGe 112 MPGe 151 mi $700
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.20–$1.20

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

4513–4513 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.