Nissan Leaf second generation
The Nissan Leaf second generation (since 2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: ZE1
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,490 mm RDW | 4,480 mm TC | 4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,790 mm TC | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm RDW | 1,560 mm TC | 1,530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm RDW | 2,700 mm TC | 2,700 mm |
| Front track | 1,530–1,574 mm ASTRA | 1,540 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,545–1,564 mm ASTRA | 1,550 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,480–1,656 kg RDW | 1,560 kg TC | 1,520–1,811 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,580–1,756 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,995–2,140 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 975 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | 435–566 L EV DB | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 566–680 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,605 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 144–157 km/h RDW | – | – |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9–7.9 s EV DB | – | – |
| Torque | 320–340 Nm ASTRA | – | 254–345 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 110–160 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | 37.0–75.0 kWh EV DB | – | 62.0 kWh |
| Battery capacity (gross) | 40.0–79.0 kWh EV DB | – | – |
| Range (WLTP) | 270–622 km EV DB | – | – |
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 240–463 km EPA | – |
| Energy use | 138–165 Wh/km EV DB | – | – |
| AC charging power | 7–11 kW EV DB | – | – |
| DC fast charging power | 50–150 kW EV DB | – | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 8.0–12.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 215/50R17
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2020–2025: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, ja, pl, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 95.2% (94.9–95.5) | 92.2% | 19,907 |
| 4–5 years | 93.3% (93.0–93.6) | 91.0% | 25,509 |
| 6–8 years | 89.6% (88.7–90.5) | 86.4% | 4,560 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 22.4% | 23.2% |
| Brakes | 13.0% | 14.1% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Suspension | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Wheels | 1.1% | 0.5% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
677 complaints for model years 2018–2026. 29 crashes · 9 fires · 12 injuries
- Electrical system 417
- Fuel system 113
- Transmission and drivetrain 44
- Brakes 42
- Driver assistance 41
- Engine 37
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 34 versions of the Nissan Leaf second generation
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | 16.7–17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 270–280 km | 37,826 |
| 2022–2025 | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | 17.8–17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 392–411 km | 11,797 |
| 2025 | Electric motor | 70 kW (95 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 26 |
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 90 kW (122 PS) | Electric | 17.4–17.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 302 km | 23,102 |
| 2021–2022 | Electric motor | 85 kW (116 PS) | Electric | 16.0–17.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 293–295 km | 2,124 |
| 2022 | Electric motor | 206 kW (280 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | – | 36 |
| 2021 | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP18.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 385 km | 14,676 |
| 2018–2020 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | 19.7–20.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 270 km | 108,365 |
| 2019–2020 | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | 17.9–18.5 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 385 km | 19,015 |
| 2018–2020 | Electric motor | 90 kW (122 PS) | Electric | 19.3–20.5 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 304 km | 46,119 |
| 2018–2020 | Electric motor | 85 kW (116 PS) | Electric | 18.7–20.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 306 km | 6,084 |
| 2018–2019 | Electric motor | 80 kW (109 PS) | Electric | 14.9–15.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | – | 886 |
United Kingdom 16 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026LEAF 40B ACEN MY21 · LEAF 40B NCON MY21 · LEAF 40B TEK MY21 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 20.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 270 km |
| 2026LEAF 52KWH ENGAGE | Electric motor | 130 kW (177 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 450 km |
| 2026LEAF 52KWH ADVANCE | Electric motor | 130 kW (177 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 432 km |
| 2023–2026LEAF 62B NCON MY21 · LEAF 62B TEK MY21 | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 18.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 385 km |
| 2026LEAF 75KWH ENGAGE | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 13.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 622 km |
| 2026LEAF 75KWH ENGAGE+ | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 14.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 602 km |
| 2026LEAF 75KWH ADVANCE | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 593 km |
| 2026LEAF 75KWH EVOLVE | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 14.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 582 km |
| 2024LEAF 40B ACEN MY21 · LEAF 40B NCON MY21 · LEAF 40B TEK MY21 | Electric motor | 81 kW (110 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 20.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 270 km |
| 2024LEAF 62B NCON MY21 · LEAF 62B TEK MY21 | Electric motor | 118 kW (160 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 18.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 385 km |
| 2021–2022LEAF 40B ACEN MY21 · LEAF 40B NCON MY21 · LEAF 40B TEK MY21 | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | – | 20.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 270 km |
| 2021–2022LEAF 62B NCON MY21 · LEAF 62B TEK MY21 | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | – | 18.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 385 km |
| 2019–202040KW | Electric motor | 40 kW (54 PS) | Electric | – | 20.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 270 km |
| 2019Leaf 24kWh | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 15.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | – | 199 km |
| 2019Leaf 30kWh | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 15.0 kWh/100 km NEDC | – | 250 km |
| 201840KW | Electric motor | 40 kW (54 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | 20.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 270 km |
France 2 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026LEAF 62kWh | Electric motor | 90 kW (122 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | 14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | 449 km |
| 2026LEAF 40kWh | Electric motor | 90 kW (122 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | 14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | 300 km |
United States 1 version
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2026 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | Front-wheel drive | 103–121 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 240–488 km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Station wagon: Small | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 17.3–20.3 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 417–488 km |
| 2018–2025Mid-size | Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 18.7–18.9 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 240–243 km |
| 2019–2025Mid-size | Electric motor | 160 kW (218 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 19.1–20.0 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 341–363 km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.