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Short Range

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

270 km (168 mi) WLTP range
200 km (124 mi) Real-world range
40.0 kWh Battery capacity
50 kW Max charge speed
200 Wh/km Real-world efficiency
CHAdeMO,Type2 Plug types

Today's energy cost · Nissan Leaf

Countryper 100 kmCO₂ per 100 kmGrid carbon
Germany€1.643.7 kg183 g/kWh
United Kingdom1.3 kg64 g/kWh
France€0.170.4 kg18 g/kWh
United States€3.255.7 kg283 g/kWh
Turkey5.7 kg285 g/kWh
Netherlands€1.494.4 kg218 g/kWh

Assumes 200 Wh/km real-world efficiency. Prices where day-ahead market is published.

Range by Weather Condition

Select a route above to explore weather-adjusted range.

Routes You Can Complete with This EV

⚠ Winter Range Warning

In cold weather, this vehicle's range drops to 140 km (87 mi). These routes require careful planning in winter:

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Real-world driving analysis

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh delivers a real-world range of 200 km under mixed conditions, which is a 26% reduction from its WLTP figure of 270 km. In cold weather, the 0.7 multiplier reduces range to 140 km, a concrete figure that means a 100 km round trip requires careful charging planning. The 50 kW maximum DC charging speed is a significant limitation for road trips, as it translates to roughly 30-40 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% on a CHAdeMO plug, which is slower than many modern EVs and can add considerable time to longer journeys. The hot weather multiplier of 0.95 yields 190 km, a more usable but still modest range. With a 40 kWh battery and efficiency of 200 Wh/km, the Leaf is best suited for urban and suburban driving where its short range and moderate charging speed are less of a hindrance. Drivers should expect to rely on destination or overnight charging for daily use, and plan for extended stops on any highway trip.

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