Nissan Leaf specs and price
Available 2019 - 2024DiscontinuedFBT exempt
The Nissan Leaf is a front-drive small car priced from $50,990 RRP, with a 40kWh NMC battery and 270km of WLTP range (an estimated 259km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$50,990RRP before on-road costs
- 270 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 40 kWh
- Battery
- 50 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 7.9 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The Nissan Leaf costs $50,990 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 270km WLTP, or an estimated 259km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 40kWh NMC (39kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 50kW DC (10-80% in 60 minutes) and 6.6kW AC (0-100% in 7 hrs 50 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 155mm.
- Weight: 1,594kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 405L, or 1,176L with the seats folded.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: No V2L; V2H yes; V2G yes.
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About the Leaf
The Nissan Leaf is one of the pioneering mass-market electric cars. As a compact hatchback, it offers practicality and affordability, making it an ideal entry-point into electric vehicle ownership. The Leaf features a user-friendly interface, decent range, and proactive safety technologies, ensuring it remains a popular choice among those transitioning from traditional internal combustion engines.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 40 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 39 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CHAdeMO |
| Charge port location | Front Center |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 6.6 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 7 hrs 50 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 50 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 36.7 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 60 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $13 (39kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Max Power Output (V2G) | 7 kW |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2H) | 7 kW |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 270 km | 144 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 259 km | 150 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 275 km | 141 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 230 km | 169 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.95 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $13 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
7.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
144 km/h
Top speed
110 kW
Power
320 Nm
Torque
Front
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4490mm x 1788mm x 1540mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,594 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Turning Circle | 11 m |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 405 L / 1,176 L |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Platform | Nissan EV |
| Segment | Small Car |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
5 years / Unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
12 months / 20,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
$50,990 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 259km in mixed real-world driving, against 270km on the WLTP test.
About 7 hrs 50 mins from empty on a 6.6kW home wallbox, or about 60 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $13 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (39kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $50,990 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
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