Nissan Leaf: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Nissan Leaf as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
Efficiency 3.5 mi/kWh
EPA range 210 mi
From ~$29,000
Typical gas rival 32 mpg
The Leaf is an affordable, efficient (~3.5 mi/kWh) commuter with one of the lowest sticker prices in the EV market — so it pairs cheap running costs with a small premium to recover. For a home-charging commuter, the break-even is among the quickest.
Its shorter range and older fast-charging standard matter mostly on road trips; for daily driving on home charging, it's very cheap to run.
What to keep in mind
- Low price + ~3.5 mi/kWh = fast payback for commuters.
- Best suited to home charging and shorter daily distances.
- Road-trip charging is its weak point, not daily cost.
What will the Nissan Leaf add to your electric bill? Plugload prices home EV charging alongside every other appliance.
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