Leaf 40kWh ZE1
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,55 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 262 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 17,8 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2664,0 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,55 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 262 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,74 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 202 L of petrol 95 per year
BYD Dolphin Active 70kW costs 122 €/an less in energy than Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 60 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
122 €
≈ 60 L petrol 95
3 years
366 €
≈ 180 L petrol 95
5 years
611 €
≈ 300 L petrol 95
10 years
1 222 €
≈ 601 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BYD Dolphin Active 70kW versus Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,036 €/km | 533 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,071 €/km | 1 066 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,107 €/km | 1 598 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,044 €/km | 666 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 666 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,027 €/km | 411 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 821 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,082 €/km | 1 232 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,034 €/km | 514 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 514 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol / City car petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | Ref. Compact petrol | Dolphin Active 70kW | Ref. City car petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,55 € | 13,21 € | 2,74 € | 11,79 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,11 € | 26,43 € | 5,48 € | 23,58 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 53,28 € | 66,07 € | 41,07 € | 58,96 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 888,28 € | 2642,90 € | 684,72 € | 2358,28 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km · cons. City car petrol 5,8 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is about 25% cheaper than the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BYD Dolphin Active 70kW offers more range: 340 km vs 270 km for Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.