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)).
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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. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
| Puissance électrique | 150 hp |
| Combined power | 150 hp |
| Couple | 320 Nm |
| Gearbox | Mono-rapport Automatique |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 36 kWh |
| Range WLTP | 270 km |
| Conso élec WLTP | 17.9 kWh/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
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
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
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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).
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Where the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 stands against compacts electric
Comparison across 2 compacts electric marketed between 2016–2020.
WLTP range2e / 2
270 km
Min 270 km · Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1Max 330 km · Bmw i3s (120 Ah)
0–100 km/h2e / 2
7,9 s
Min 7,9 s · Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1Max 6,9 s · Bmw i3s (120 Ah)
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
ë-C4 FWD136 hp · 0-100 9.7 s
Megane E-Tech Electric 130131 hp · 0-100 10.0 s
i3s (120 Ah)184 hp · 0-100 6.9 s
ID.3 Pro204 hp · 0-100 7.3 s
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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.
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.