2025 Nissan LEAF: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Nissan LEAF is rated 109 to 111 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 LEAF at 111 MPGe with a range of 149 miles.
The EPA figures for 2025 are the same as for 2024; the safety records below are for 2025.
How the LEAF ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Midsize Cars class for 2025, the LEAF ranks 4th of 7 for combined mileage (111 MPGe) and 4th of 7 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 111 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
All 7 models of the class
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 | 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 2025 Model 3 Long Range RWD | 137 | $550 |
| 2 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range | 135 | $550 |
| 3 | 2025 Polestar 2 | 2025 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | 114 | $650 |
| 4 | 2025 Nissan LEAFThis car | 2025 LEAF | 111 | $700 |
| 5 | 2025 Genesis G80 | 2025 Electrified G80 | 97 | $800 |
| 6 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2025 EQE 350 Plus | 94 | $800 |
| 7 | 2025 Porsche Taycan | 2025 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo | 81 | $950 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 LEAF, Electric: 123 MPGe city, 99 highway, 111 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 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 2025, 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 $18 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the 2 costs $90 less to fuel than the LEAF (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Polestar 2
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The LEAF against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the LEAF (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the LEAF | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 2025 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | 114 MPGe | $650 | 3 higher | $50 less a year | - |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2025 EQE 350 Plus | 94 MPGe | $800 | 17 lower | $100 more a year | - |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2025 Ioniq 6 Standard Range | 135 MPGe | $550 | 24 higher | $150 less a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Nissan LEAF
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LEAFElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 123 | 99 | 111 MPGe | $700 | - | 149 | cheapest |
| 2025 LEAF SVElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 121 | 98 | 109 MPGe | $700 | - | 212 | cheapest |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LEAFElectric | 149 | 8 h | 111 | 30.4 | $4.56 |
| 2025 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 2025 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 MPGe | 2 | same as 2025 |
| 2024 | 111 MPGe | 2 | same as 2025 |
| 2025This page | 111 MPGe | 2 | this page |
| 2026 | 121 MPGe | 3 | 10 MPGe higher than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 111 to 111 MPGe (no change).
The 2026 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LEAF, Electric | 111 MPGe | 111 MPGe | no change |
| 2025 LEAF SV, Electric | 109 MPGe | 109 MPGe | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 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 7 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: LEAF (40 KWH BATTERY), LEAF PLUS (60 KWH BATTERY).
Owner complaints, 2025
7 complaints for the 2025 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
0 of the 7 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 2025 Nissan LEAF (as LEAF (40 KWH BATTERY), LEAF PLUS (60 KWH BATTERY)). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The LEAF itself is at 111 MPGe.
Other Nissan models of 2025
More Nissan models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Nissan LEAF gets the best mileage?
The 2025 LEAF with 111 MPGe combined (123 city, 99 highway).
How much does a 2025 Nissan LEAF cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 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 2025 Nissan LEAF rank among 2025 Midsize Cars models?
The 2025 Nissan LEAF is 4th of 7 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Tesla Model 3 at 137 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Polestar 2 at 114 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Genesis G80 at 97 MPGe.
Did the LEAF change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 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?
2025 LEAF: 149 miles; 2025 LEAF SV: 212 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2025 Nissan LEAF take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 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 2025 Nissan LEAF?
7 complaints for the 2025 Nissan LEAF are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (3 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Nissan LEAF have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Nissan LEAF: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Nissan LEAF: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Nissan LEAF: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.