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Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 vs DS3 E-Tense 136: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2018 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ANissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1

533 €per year

17,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.55 € per 100 km · 2 664 kWh per year

Gap27 € per yearin favour of the 3 E-Tense 136 (−5 %)≈ 12 L petrol 95
BDS3 E-Tense 136

506 €per year

16,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.37 € per 100 km · 2 529 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · LeafBB · 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway510 €483 €27 € · 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway533 €506 €27 € · 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway554 €527 €27 € · 3

Cumulative saving for the 3 E-Tense 136

1 year
27 €
3 years
81 €
5 years
135 €
10 years
270 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.9 kWh/100 km · 17.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
150 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
1,579 kg · 1,530 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 and DS3 E-Tense 136 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

DS3 E-Tense 136 offers more range: 338 km vs 270 km for Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The DS3 E-Tense 136 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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