2021 Nissan Leaf
Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Electricity
111
Combined MPG
123
City MPG
99
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Nissan Leaf
- Combined fuel economy: 111 MPG (123 city / 99 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $700
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 4
Specifications
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Leaf |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| Fuel Type | Electricity |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 10/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 10/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $7,250 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 4 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $473 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $39 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $3¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Nissan Leaf — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 121 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 111 | = |
| 2024 | 111 | = |
| 2023 | 111 | = |
| 2022 | 111 | = |
| 2020 | 111 | = |
| 2019 | 112 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 112 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 112 | ↑ |
| 2016 | 114 | ↑ |
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