Leaf 40kWh ZE1
150 hp, 270 km range, 7,9 s 0-100 : among the 2 compacts electric 2016–2020, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 ranks WLTP range, 0–100 km/h, behind the only Bmw i3s (120 Ah). Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
150hp
320 Nm · 150 hp elec
0 → 100 km/h
7.9s
VMax 144 km/h
Range
270km
WLTP
DC charging
—kW
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Full specifications Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1
Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | Unknown |
| Puissance électrique | 150 hp |
| Combined power | 150 hp |
| Couple | 320 Nm |
| Gearbox | REDUCER_2SPEED Automatic |
| Transmission | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 36 kWh |
| Range WLTP | 270 km |
| Conso élec WLTP | 17,9 kWh/100km |
| Cons. WLTP | 17,9 L/100km |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 7,9 s |
| VMax | 144 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Kerb weight | 1,579 kg |
| Cd | 0.28 |
Caralogy Methodology
Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine
Among the 2 compacts electric, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 ranks in WLTP range. Caralogy simulates its real-world behaviour: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Caralogy Analysis · tailored to this vehicle
Real-world range: 270 km WLTP (WLTP range)
The Leaf 40kWh ZE1 offers 270 km of WLTP range. The segment reference is the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) (330 km).
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Duel against a rival
Calibrated drag race, speed stages, comparative technical analysis.
Start a duel →Segment positioning
Where the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 stands against compacts electric
Comparison across 2 compacts electric marketed between 2016–2020.
WLTP range
2eout of 2
0–100 km/h
2eout of 2
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Frequently asked questions
Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Among the 2 compacts electric 2016–2020, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 ranks WLTP range (270 km, behind the Bmw i3s (120 Ah)), 0–100 km/h (7.9 s, behind the Bmw i3s (120 Ah)).
270 km WLTP announced — making it the autonomie du segment out of 2 models. The reference is the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) (330 km).
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Bmw i3s (120 Ah) leads in WLTP range (330 km vs 270 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 vs Bmw i3s (120 Ah) duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.