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Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 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 2022 · 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

Gap59 € per yearin favour of the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 (−11 %)≈ 27 L petrol 95
BRenault Megane E-Tech Electric 130

474 €per year

15,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.16 € per 100 km · 2 371 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · LeafBB · MeganeGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway510 €404 €106 € · Megane
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway533 €474 €59 € · Megane
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway554 €561 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130

1 year
59 €
3 years
176 €
5 years
293 €
10 years
586 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.9 kWh/100 km · 15.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
150 ch · 131 ch
Kerb weight
1,579 kg · 1,624 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 is about 10% cheaper than the Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 offers more range: 300 km vs 270 km for Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
Leaf
· Megane