Nissan Leaf MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Leaf has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2011 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 115 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 99 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Leaf and LEAF. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #1 of 71 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #1 of 76 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 115 mpg | 115 mpg | #1 of 92 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 114 mpg | 114 mpg | #1 of 107 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 114 mpg | 114 mpg | #1 of 101 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #4 of 110 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #6 of 125 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #7 of 117 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #9 of 101 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 111 mpg | 111 mpg | #7 of 86 (93th 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 placed highest in 2011 at #1 of 71, and lowest in 2024 at #9 of 101. It spent 10 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 99 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 149 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 99 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 149 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 123 | 99 | 111 | 103.6 | 0.1 | $700 | 149 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 125 | 100 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 151 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 124 | 101 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $650 | 107 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 101 | 114 | 100.9 | 0.1 | $650 | 84 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2014 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 101 | 114 | 100.9 | 0.1 | $700 | 84 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 129 | 102 | 115 | 100.0 | 0.1 | $650 | 75 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2012 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 106 | 92 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 73 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 2011 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 106 | 92 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 73 mi | n/a | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 99 → 115 mpg | +16 mpg | 100 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 115 → 114 mpg | -1 mpg | 101 gal |
| 2015 → 2017 | 114 → 112 mpg | -2 mpg | 103 gal |
| 2018 → 2023 | 112 → 111 mpg | -1 mpg | 104 gal |
What Leaf fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Nissan Leaf burns 104 to 104 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 | $311 | $311 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $363 | $363 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $414 | $414 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 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 111 mpg the Nissan Leaf is 86 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,247 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.