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Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

compact · 2018 · 15,000 km/an

Result

533 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
3.55 €
home rate
Savings vs ICE
−1,583 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
2,665 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Summary

Running cost of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1

Over 15 000 km/year, the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 costs 533 €/year in energy (3,55 €/100 km). Home charging accounts for all energy costs.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 583 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+355 €/yr

888 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+399 €/yr

932 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

-38 €/yr

495 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

+36 €/yr

569 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
MetricLeaf 40kWh ZE1Petrol median segment C
Annual cost533 €2 116 €
Cost / 100 km3,55 €14,11 €
5-year cost2 665 €10 579 €
5-year savings7 913 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • MG 4 Standard RWD vs Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 running cost
    BEV · 177 ch · 50.8 kWh510 €/an · −23 € vs Leaf 40kWh ZE1
  • Peugeot e-308 vs Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 running cost
    BEV · 156 ch · 51 kWh447 €/an · −86 € vs Leaf 40kWh ZE1
  • Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150 vs Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 running cost
    BEV · 150 ch · 47 kWh447 €/an · −86 € vs Leaf 40kWh ZE1

Continue with the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: specs and real cost
    36.0 kWh · 270 km WLTP · 150 ch
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon · 4 stop(s) · 5h29
  • Performance

    Performance of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 8.1 s · 150 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 cost per year in energy?+
The Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 costs approximately 533 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1?+
For the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: WLTP combined consumption 17,9 kWh/100 km · electric range 270 km · battery 36,0 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is approximately 3,55 € at selected rates.
Is the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.