How far can I drive today?

A fully-charged Nissan LEAF battery has an official range of 109 miles*, which meets more than 80% of average driving needs in Europe. But the exact figure for how far you can travel depends on the way you drive – made up of four main factors:

• Climate control – the more extreme the temperature is outside, the more energy used to heat or cool the cabin.

• Speed – higher speeds require much more energy to overcome air and wind resistance.

• Driving style – smooth acceleration and deceleration will extend range while aggressive acceleration and deceleration will decrease range.

• Cargo and topography – heavy cargo and driving up steep, long inclines will reduce range.

How can I improve my driving range?
Luckily, the Nissan LEAF is packed with clever technology to help you optimise your driving range:

• Regenerative braking. Every time you release the acceleration pedal or apply the brakes, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into battery energy. So even when you're slowing down, you're charging up.

• ECO mode. This driver-selected mode reduces energy provided to the heating and air conditioning system, increases regenerative braking, and could increase your range by up to 10%.

Since a lot to do with range comes down to your own personal driving style, there are additional techniques you can use to increase your range:

• Maintain a steady speed and avoid sudden stops and starts.

• Choose routes which are flatter – even if they sometimes appear longer.

• Use less heating and air conditioning.

• Heat up or cool down your car before your journey, while it is plugged into the mains. You can remote control the heating and Air Conditioning via Wi-Fi from any computer or iPhone.

• Drive slower to get more distance out of your charge. High speeds use up more energy to overcome wind resistance.

How do I know how effectively I'm driving?

The Nissan LEAF comes with an ECO Indicator on the dashboard, which allows you to quickly assess how economically you are driving. As you drive, it gathers a range of information, from how much you accelerate and brake to how you manage the temperature of the cabin. This information shows up on the dashboard as virtual, tree-shaped icons. Quite simply, the more trees you build, the more economically you are driving.

This information is also converted into a useful ‘distance to empty’ figure, also on the dashboard. This shows the number of miles you can travel before you need to recharge. It even gives you the amount of energy your Nissan LEAF is using in real-time, given in kilowatts per hour. Plus the navigation system’s visual display also maps this information, so you can see just how far you can travel.

The Nissan LEAF means you're in charge

Whether it's a drive to the local shops or a trip to the beach, not only can you rest assured that the Nissan LEAF will get you there and back easily, but with a range of helpful tools, you'll be able to manage your driving range whenever you're out and about.

What if I need to recharge away from home?

While most Nissan LEAF drivers will be plugging in at home, for longer journeys Nissan LEAF’s navi system clearly shows you the location and distance of your nearest quick and normal charge units, via the on-screen map.

What happens if my battery runs out?

Don’t worry. In the unlikely event that you do find yourself out of battery power, you’ll be able to benefit from unlimited free towing, provided by Nissan EV European Roadside Assistance in the first year after purchase.



*Based upon NEDC test cycle conducted in laboratory tests. Gradual loss of capacity in battery will result with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age.