How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf?
A 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh (18-in steel wheels) costs from $3.95 per 100 miles to charge in Washington to $9.00 in California, across the 5 states covered. At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.0¢/kWh it costs $5.02 per 100 miles and $15.21 for a full charge.
At 27.8 kWh per 100 miles (EPA combined), it is the 3rd most efficient of the 10 EVs on OutletBill. EPA lists 3 2026 trims, from 27.8 to 32.7 kWh per 100 miles.
Cost to charge the Nissan Leaf by state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 100 mi | Per month | vs gas / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.2¢/kWh | $11.97 | $3.95 | $40 | −$1,366 |
| Florida | 15.4¢/kWh | $12.99 | $4.29 | $44 | −$831 |
| Texas | 16.0¢/kWh | $13.47 | $4.45 | $45 | −$691 |
| New York | 28.6¢/kWh | $24.11 | $7.96 | $81 | −$455 |
| California | 32.3¢/kWh | $27.26 | $9.00 | $91 | −$889 |
2026 75 kWh (18-in steel wheels), 1,016 mi/month. "vs gas" compares with the 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD (31 mpg, regular); − means the EV costs less.
Every 2026 Nissan Leaf trim at the U.S. average rate
| Trim | EPA range | kWh/100 mi | Full charge | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 kWh (18-in steel wheels) | 303 mi | 27.8 | $15.21 | $5.02 |
| 75 kWh (18-in alloy wheels) | 288 mi | 30.0 | $15.59 | $5.41 |
| 75 kWh (19-in wheels) | 259 mi | 32.7 | $15.29 | $5.90 |
At 18.0¢/kWh (U.S. average). Highlighted: trim used for headline figures.