Autonomy Nissan Leaf

With two versions proposed, the Nissan Leaf is aimed at two different uses. Versatile by its size and interior space without being too bulky in town, it is possible to consider it as a main vehicle, making its prices more acceptable. Bonus included, they extend from € 26,900 to € 36,950 excluding options. In any case, with an autonomy of around 320 km for the “E+” version and its 62 kWh gross battery, you should not need to go too far too frequently. Electric prefers urban areas. But escape from it is quite possible.

Test of the Nissan Leaf: its autonomy to the test of a busy day

In order to ensure its daily trips to an electric vehicle, with an average distance traveled about forty kilometers per day (all energies combined) according to the various studies commanded by manufacturers, having a charging station at home is the only prerequisite to fill. But when the day gets longer and the unexpected occurs, what happens ? In our “Daily electric” section, we take the wheel on a type of around 130 kilometers through the Paris region to carry out the experience, today on board the Nissan Leaf E+ and its 385 km autonomy announced but also available with a smaller battery for 285 km maximum in WLTP cycle.

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One of the stars of the electric market, the Nissan Leaf, released in 2010 without too much competition, today has stronger to do. The second generation of 2018 refined the formula and in 2019, it added an additional choice of battery for two proposed versions: 40 kWh or 62 kWh. It is the latter that we are trying, called “E+”. For our urban and peri -urban course of 130 km through the Paris region, it will certainly be largely sufficient since its useful capacity of 56 kWh is supposed to travel up to 385 km in the mixed WLTP cycle. The model with a smaller battery (38.4 kWh nets) would have been more suitable, with up to 285 km potential or 270 km from the second level of finish, but it was not available for our test. The consumption of our Leaf E+ will therefore be the important element to assess the radius of action of the two versions in real conditions.

The minimum price of a Nissan Leaf, with the 40 kWh battery, in entry -level “Visia” finish, is € 32,900. This same technical configuration with the high -end “Tekna” finish begins at € 39,550. For the 62 kWh version, the minimum finish corresponds to the second level of equipment “ACENTA”, for a price of € 38,300. The high -end Tekna, that of our test version, then goes to € 42,950. The additional cost of the large capacity battery amounts to € 3,900 on the ACENTA finish and € 3,400 for higher levels.

The endowment is complete from the entry level but the ACENTA (from € 34,400 in 40 kWh) provides in particular a heat pump to reduce consumption when using heating, the 8 “android tactile central screen compatible with Android compatible Auto and Apple Carplay with reversing camera, an on -board charger whose power limit goes from 3.6 kW to 6.6 kW accompanied by a cable for Wallbox, the adaptive cruise control, the leather steering wheel, the alloy rims ( 16 “) as well as digital radio with six speakers, all for a reasonable additional cost of € 1,500. As for the Tekna finish, it has almost all series equipment, with the exception of metallic paint (between € 650 and € 1,200) and automated parking (€ 1,000). With its new two -color paint “clay gray – black roof” at € 1,200, our version is offered at € 44,150. The bonus is not included, it is necessary to deduct € 6,000 from all the rates indicated.

During our measurements, the outside temperature displayed between 28 ° C and 32 ° C and the air conditioning was set over 21 ° C. The normal driving mode was engaged and we were not trying to achieve prowess of eco-driving. We have chosen to adopt a neutral rhythm similar to that of the flow of traffic.

The course

• Step 1: Issy-les-Moulineaux (Île Saint-Germain)-Val-de-Marne (via the South Device): 26 km (peri-urban journey)
• Step 2: Val-de-Marne-Paris (Luxembourg Garden): 20 km (peri-urban and urban journey)
• Step 3: Paris (Garden of Luxembourg)-Issy-les-Moulineaux (Île Saint-Germain) (via the Quais de Seine): 10 km (urban journey)
• Step 4: Issy-les-Moulineaux (Île Saint-Germain)-Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport: 36.5 km (peri-urban journey and fast tracks)
• Step 5: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport-Issy-les-Moulineaux (Saint-Germain Island): 37.5 km (fast tracks and peri-urban journey)

Total rounded distance: 130 kilometers

Suburban suburban

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Nissan Leaf Credit Photo – Autoews

Once full of electrons made before our departure to the eastern suburbs of Paris, the on -board computer indicates 405 km (448 km in the event of cut air conditioning). It’s always 20 km more than announced. Inside this compact sedan 4.49 meters long, we have the choice between a black or beige interior, warmer. The presentation turns out to be classic and pleasant with similar surfaces on counter-door and the dashboard, on areas mainly accessible to the touch. Everywhere else, more basic hard plastics dominate, including on the top of the dashboard or at the central genoux rest. The instrumentation is more original with a 7 -inch digital left part, informing all the vehicle settings and information, while the right part occupies an equivalent space for the speed counter, analog.

The rear passengers do not lack space, except that under the front seats to slide their feet. The comfortable bench echoes the installation of the occupants before. The central place, certainly curved without lateral maintenance and penalized by an imposing central tunnel on the floor, has the merit of offering a appreciable fluff. Which is surely authorized by the absence of a retractable armrest for the side squares. The trunk displays 435 liters of capacity, a beautiful volume on a daily basis and one of the best values ​​in the category. On each side, a cavity and a net allow you to house the two charging cables provided without encroaching on the central area. Unlike the rectangular bass box of the bose sound system, reducing the volume to 420 liters and occupying the space of a small permanent fixed baggage. Falling off the seats unfortunately does not generate flat surface, with a pivot point in height and a large step at the key.

The correct consumption of 17.8 kWh/100 km on this start of the course, with 26.4 km made, shows above all a decrease in coherent autonomy (- 28 km) while 8 % of the battery level was lost.

Step 1 data

• Distance traveled: 26.4 km
• Remaining autonomy: 377 km
• Remaining battery: 92 %
• Average consumption: 17.8 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 40.6 km/h

From the suburbs to the city center

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Nissan Leaf Credit Photo – Autoews

In the direction of the capital for the rest of our journey, the Nissan Leaf leaves us the possibility of rolling almost without motor brakes on the “Drive” position, to switch to “B” mode by shifting the selector to the left and the rear , for a slightly larger reservoir but always very light or activating the “e-pedal” mode with the switch positioned just above, on the central console. With him, the right foot is used to accelerate and brake, on the one hand thanks to a much greater regenerative force and on the other hand, by activating the plates at the end of the slowdown to immobilize the vehicle. The brake pedal will therefore serve less often, or even almost not, with good anticipation. Progressive dosage makes the function easy to understand during driving. Less in maneuver when it is not easy to visualize the place that the hood takes from the driver’s seat. The cameras are of precious help.

Focused on comfort, the leaf absorbs all shocks without flinching and led effortlessly with its flexible direction. Although the handling does not sulfur, the cash movements are present and it is better not to rush it. Powerful accelerations can disrupt its stability, during a change of paths for example, for example. The driving position has been improved since the release of this second generation with the arrival this year 2021 of a steering wheel adjustable in depth. By the way, the Tekna finish wins an interior rear view mirror by camera, deactivable by means of the traditional mechanical trigger located just below the mirror. Practical to improve feedback in tunnels where some vehicles are circulating all shot lights and increasing vision angles in height as in width, it is much less concerning the appreciation of distances.

The accumulation of these two stages saw the average consumption increase to 19.8 kWh/100 km at an average speed of 22.4 km/h for 30.5 km and a loss of autonomy more substantial by 62 km.

Steps 2 & 3 data

2nd step :

• Distance traveled: 20.2 km
• Remaining autonomy: 334 km
• Remaining battery: 84 %
• Average consumption: 21.5 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 29.6 km/h

Step 3:

• Distance traveled: 10.3 km
• Remaining autonomy: 315 km
• Remaining battery: 80 %
• Average consumption: 18.1 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 15.1 km/h

Round trip to the airport

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Nissan Leaf Credit Photo – Autoews

Between the slowdowns of the ring road and the dense circulation on the fast tracks, the conditions were met to observe lower consumption averages on the latter part of the route than on the previous stages. Towards Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, faster portions have nevertheless highlighted the availability of the electric motor of 217 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque, its capacity for instant recovery to all diets and its good performances. 0 to 100 km/h is 6.9 sec for a maximum speed of 157 km/h. The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh has less power (150 hp and 320 nm) and must add a second to reach 100 km/h with a speed limited to 144 km/h.

It is therefore the last two stages that have contributed the most to reduce consumption, with a cumulative average of 15.6 kWh/100 km at 42.2 km/h. The 74.7 km drew 21 % of the battery capacity for a fall of 77 km of autonomy, very close to reality.

No surprise after the 131.5 km traveled in total, there is still enough to do much more than a second day of the same type. With 162 km less since departure on the display of the remaining autonomy, if the loss had been the same on the 40 kWh battery with 270 km at the start, 108 km on arrival, it would have been necessary to connect Shortly in order to find something to leave the next day for the same journey, from a distance much higher than the daily average of the French.

The total estimate of the autonomy of the Leaf E+, taking into account the data of the on -board computer (autonomy and percentage of the remaining battery as well as a truly traveled and percentage consumed), gives a fork between 321 km and 403 km. Calculation of autonomy according to our total average consumption of 17.7 kWh/100 km (net capacity of the battery: 56 kWh) allows to table 316 km. The rest of our handling confirms a figure of approximately 320 km.

Based on this consumption and by establishing a range considering the drop in weight of the Leaf 40 kWh, we can estimate the average consumption of the latter between 17 kWh and 17.7 kWh/100 km on our journey, which would give A range between 217 km and 226 km (clear battery capacity: 38.4 kWh).

Steps 4, 5 and total data

Step 4:

• Distance traveled: 36.9 km
• Remaining autonomy: 274 km
• Remaining battery: 70 %
• Average consumption: 15.6 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 36.3 km/h

Step 5:

• Distance traveled: 37.7 km
• Remaining autonomy: 238 km
• Remaining battery: 59 %
• Average consumption: 15.5 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 48.1 km/h

Total :

• Distance traveled: 131.5 km
• Remaining autonomy: 238 km
• Remaining battery: 59 %
• Average consumption: 17.7 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 33.9 km/h

Question Refills

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Nissan Leaf Credit Photo – Autoews

The Nissan Leaf hides its recharge plugs at the front, between the hood and the grille under a trap dedicated to the center. There is a type 2 connector whose charger is limited to 6.6 kW of power, except on the Leaf 40 kWh in the base finish “Visia”, limited to 3.6 kW. For fast load, a second Chademo type connector authorizes a continuous power of 50 kW. Cables for domestic sockets (Mode 2) and for Wallbox or public terminals (Mode 3) are delivered in series from the “ACENTA” finish. On Visia, only the first is provided.

With 56 kWh of useful capacity, a full load of 0 to 100 % on a domestic socket requires 32 hours*. The Leaf 40 kWh (38.4 kWh useful) shortens this period to an always very long wait of 21 hours*.

• On a reinforced domestic outlet of 3.2 kW, you will need for the first for about 18 hours and for the second, about 12 hours.
• On single -phase wallboxes of 3.7 kW and 7.4 kW (load limited to 6.6 kW by the on -board charger), you will need for the first approx about 4 p.m. and 11:30 am and for the second, approximately 10 hours respectively and 7:30 am*.
• The Leaf 40 kWh Visia, limited by its charger at 3.6 kW will require around 10:40 am.

With such times, it is better to prefer a 7.4 kW wallbox at home to hope to be 100 % recharge in one night with the Leaf 40 kWh if the batteries are “flat”. Which is impossible with the leaf e+ 62 kWh. It will then be necessary to watch as much as possible not to wait too long between two charges. Comfortable daily autonomy allows it. Regarding the Leaf 40 kWh, it is also preferable to turn to a minimum towards the ACENTA finish, the reduced charge power of the Visia finish complicating its use.

Balance sheet

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Nissan Leaf Credit Photo – Autoews

With two versions proposed, the Nissan Leaf is aimed at two different uses. Versatile by its size and interior space without being too bulky in town, it is possible to consider it as a main vehicle, making its prices more acceptable. Bonus included, they extend from € 26,900 to € 36,950 excluding options. In any case, with an autonomy of around 320 km for the “E+” version and its 62 kWh gross battery, you should not need to go too far too frequently. Electric prefers urban areas. But escape from it is quite possible.

As for the 40 kWh version and its almost 230 km of action department, the needs for distant travel must be more restricted and the proportion of use in the region of its home, larger. If this is the case, it is more interesting.

In addition to saving up to € 3,900 to purchase, the weight is also reduced, from 151 kilos, going from 1,731 kg empty to a mass more related to its size: 1,580 kg, which always remains very heavy. The battery saves 137 kilos in this gain with 303 kg against 440 kg. Wearing of gums and behavior will only be better. And then it will always be won from an ecological point of view ..

Finally, his charging times are less frightening by being the only one of the two to be able to complete a complete recharge in less than eight hours by alternating current. Both will require regular or even daily connections to maintain it at a comfortable level. Home load is as always to be preferred to avoid disappointments. The one on a highway, in direct current, must compose with its Chademo connector, of which the Nissan Leaf is one of the last to be equipped. A less widespread standard on the network, in particular by the absence of this type of taking in most stations in the ionity network even if partner signs have terminals (350 in all) installed by Nissan, the first 30 minutes of charge with The Nissan ChargePass supplied are free.

Serenity rate: 100 %

A 62 kWh battery is part of a use going beyond everyday journeys. So, for our loop in town and its surroundings, even with many more kilometers to go that the daily average of motorists, we are sure to be able to go safe without worry. The more adequate 40 kWh version provides the same services for this use.

Autonomy Nissan Leaf

How many kilometers can I travel with the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle ?

The autonomy of the Nissan Leaf electric car is 270 km at 385 km, with a single load, depending on the WLTP standard.

Real autonomy can then depend on several elements: battery load level, the type of course (highway, city or mixed), air conditioning or heating, the weather, the elevation.

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Version	Battery capacity	Autonomy
62 kWh – E+	56 kWh	385 km
40 kWh	38.4 kWh	270 km

Nissan Leaf autonomy simulator

Use the simulator below to estimate the autonomy of the electric vehicle Nissan Leaf Depending on the different criteria offered:

Version

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Autonomy

Highway (Moy. 120 km/h)
Strong rain or snow

The values ​​are calculated from WLTP autonomy. With this value is calculated the theoretical autonomy according to the selected criteria. Real autonomy is given as an indication and has no contractual value. This data is not provided by the manufacturers. More or less 10% error margin.

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