Nissan Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2019 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 104 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 104 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #10 of 127 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #11 of 124 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #7 of 116 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 104 mpg | 104 mpg | #7 of 121 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) placed highest in 2021 at #7 of 116, and lowest in 2020 at #11 of 124. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $750 | 215 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2021 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $750 | 215 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $750 | 215 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 110.6 | 0.1 | $750 | 215 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Nissan Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) burns 111 to 111 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $332 | $332 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $387 | $387 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $442 | $442 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 104 mpg the Nissan Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) is 79 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,223 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.