Commute: 132 mi real-world range | typical overnight home charging
Road-trip (10-80%): 40 min (est.) | +25 mi in 10 min | peak 46 kW
Home charging (AC): 6.6 kW | 0-100% 6 h 45 min
Seats & cargo: 5 seats | 15.4 cu ft | max 41.5 cu ft
Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Overview
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh 2018 overview
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh 2018 comes as an electric hatchback in FWD form and a 5-seat cabin. Energy use is higher: 30.1 kWh/100 mi, around the class median of 29 kWh/100 mi.
Pack size is 39 kWh usable (nominal 40 kWh). It uses a 400 V electrical system.
Charging includes AC charging up to 6.6 kW (J1772); DC fast charging up to 46 kW (CHAdeMO). On a DC fast charger, it adds ~25 mi in 10 min; a heat pump is included for cabin conditioning.
Class comparison
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh 2018 compares with 34 hatchbacks and stands out for more cargo space and longer DC stops. Cargo volume is above the class median; 15.4 cu ft vs 9.6 cu ft; 5.8 cu ft higher, +60%. 10-80% time (est.) is longer than the class median; 40 min vs 25 min; 15 min slower, +60%. Usable battery capacity is above the class median; 39 kWh vs 30 kWh; 9 kWh higher, +30%. Good fit if you prioritize more usable battery capacity.
Real Range
City - Mild Weather
187.7 miles
City - Cold Weather
127 miles
Highway - Mild Weather
119 miles
Highway - Cold Weather
93 miles
Real range estimates The values shown here are estimates calculated by BEV-Database using EPA range/efficiency data (where available) and the usable battery capacity of the car. “Mild weather" represents driving in roughly 68-77 °F without heavy use of climate control, while "Cold weather" reflects winter conditions with the cabin heater on (around 14 °F). "Highway" figures assume steady cruising at about 65 mph-70 mph. These figures are not official test results or guarantees. Real-world range will vary depending on speed, temperature, traffic, road profile, payload, tires and driving style.
BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value averages the four scenarios.
Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions.
