hatchback · 2018–2024
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (ZE1): charging cost and time
A 40 kWh battery (gross) and 270 km of WLTP range give about 14.8 kWh per 100 km. A full charge at home takes roughly 6.1 hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox and costs between $2.53 and $19.87 depending on where you live.
Specifications
| Battery | 40 kWh (gross) |
|---|---|
| Rated range | 270 km WLTP |
| Efficiency | 14.8 kWh/100 km (6.8 km per kWh) |
| Max AC charging | 6.6 kW |
| Max DC charging | 50 kW |
| Connector | CHAdeMO |
What a full charge costs
Energy delivered = 40 kWh × 1.10 for AC charging losses = 44 kWh from the grid. Per 100 km uses the same 10% loss.
| Country · price | Full charge | Per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| United States · $0.184/kWh | $8.11 | $3 |
| United Kingdom · $0.359/kWh | $15.8 | $5.84 |
| Germany · $0.452/kWh | $19.87 | $7.35 |
| India · $0.058/kWh | $2.53 | $0.938 |
| Bangladesh · $0.074/kWh | $3.26 | $1.21 |
How long a charge takes
- Home, 7.4 kW single-phase wallbox (car limit 6.6 kW): about 6.1 hours from empty to full.
- Three-phase 11 kW: about 6.1 hours.
- Standard 2.3 kW socket: about 17 hours — overnight covers 155 km of range.
- DC fast charging 10–80% at 50 kW peak (≈ 70% average): about 48 minutes.
Calculate for your own rate and trip
- Charging cost with your electricity rate
- Charging time on your charger
- Real-world range in winter or at speed
- Running cost versus a petrol car
Source
Figures from Nissan UK. Range figures are laboratory ratings; real consumption varies 10–30% with speed, temperature, and load.