2024 Nissan LEAF: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Nissan LEAF is rated 109 to 111 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2024 LEAF at 111 MPGe with a range of 149 miles.
The EPA figures for 2024 are the same as for 2023; the safety records below are for 2024.
How the LEAF ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Midsize Cars class for 2024, the LEAF ranks 4th of 9 for combined mileage (111 MPGe) and 4th of 9 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 97 MPGe and costs $800 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 7 of 9)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2024 Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels) | 140 | $550 |
| 2 | 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 2024 Model 3 Long Range RWD | 137 | $550 |
| 3 | 2024 Polestar 2 | 2024 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | 115 | $650 |
| 4 | 2024 Nissan LEAFThis car | 2024 LEAF | 111 | $700 |
| 5 | 2024 Genesis G80 | 2024 Electrified G80 | 97 | $800 |
| 6 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2024 EQE 350 Plus | 96 | $800 |
| 7 | 2024 Audi e-tron GT | 2024 e-tron GT | 85 | $900 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 LEAF, Electric: 123 MPGe city, 99 highway, 111 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 LEAF version is $700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The 2 costs $24 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the 2 costs $120 less to fuel than the LEAF (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2024 Polestar 2
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 2024 Audi e-tron GT
The LEAF against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the LEAF (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the LEAF | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 2024 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | 115 MPGe | $650 | 4 higher | $50 less a year | - |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2024 EQE 350 Plus | 96 MPGe | $800 | 15 lower | $100 more a year | - |
| 2024 Audi e-tron GT | 2024 e-tron GT | 85 MPGe | $900 | 26 lower | $200 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2024 Nissan LEAF
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 LEAFElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 123 | 99 | 111 MPGe | $700 | - | 149 | cheapest |
| 2024 LEAF SVElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 121 | 98 | 109 MPGe | $700 | - | 212 | cheapest |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 LEAF; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 LEAF puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 LEAF: fuel economy score 10, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 LEAFElectric | 149 | 8 h | 111 | 30.4 | $4.56 |
| 2024 LEAF SVElectric | 212 | 11 h | 109 | 30.8 | $4.62 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the LEAF electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 MPGe | 2 | same as 2024 |
| 2024This page | 111 MPGe | 2 | this page |
| 2025 | 111 MPGe | 2 | same as 2024 |
| 2026 | 121 MPGe | 3 | 10 MPGe higher than 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 111 to 111 MPGe (no change).
The 2025 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 LEAF, Electric | 111 MPGe | 111 MPGe | no change |
| 2024 LEAF SV, Electric | 109 MPGe | 109 MPGe | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan LEAF (40 kWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Nissan LEAF PLUS (60 kWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 5 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: LEAF (40 KWH BATTERY), LEAF PLUS (60 KWH BATTERY).
Owner complaints, 2024
5 complaints for the 2024 Nissan LEAF are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 |
0 of the 5 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: LEAF (40 KWH BATTERY), LEAF PLUS (60 KWH BATTERY).
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Nissan LEAF (as LEAF (40 KWH BATTERY), LEAF PLUS (60 KWH BATTERY)). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Nissan LEAF on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Includes agency records filed under: LEAF (40 KWH BATTERY), LEAF PLUS (60 KWH BATTERY).
More Midsize Cars for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The LEAF itself is at 111 MPGe.
Other Nissan models of 2024
More Nissan models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Nissan LEAF gets the best mileage?
The 2024 LEAF with 111 MPGe combined (123 city, 99 highway).
How much does a 2024 Nissan LEAF cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Nissan LEAF costs between $700 and $700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2024 Nissan LEAF rank among 2024 Midsize Cars models?
The 2024 Nissan LEAF is 4th of 9 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 at 140 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Polestar 2 at 115 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2024 Genesis G80 at 97 MPGe.
Did the LEAF change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 2 tested versions and the 2024 model has 2. The best figure went from 111 to 111 MPGe (no change).
How far can the electric LEAF go on a full charge?
2024 LEAF: 149 miles; 2024 LEAF SV: 212 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2024 Nissan LEAF take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2024 LEAF takes 8 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 30.4 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.56 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2024 Nissan LEAF do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Nissan LEAF (40 kWh Battery) 5 HB FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Nissan LEAF PLUS (60 kWh Battery) 5 HB FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Nissan LEAF?
5 complaints for the 2024 Nissan LEAF are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (4 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Nissan LEAF have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Nissan LEAF on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Nissan LEAF: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Nissan LEAF: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Nissan LEAF: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Nissan LEAF: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Nissan LEAF: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.