Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2015 - 2018
In 2022 this car was replaced by: Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

Trims

Currently Produced

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

Technical Specifications of Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2015 - 2018
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
Japan, UK, USA
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Discontinued
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Hatchback Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
172 km
Range NEDC
Range according to NEDC ratings. NEDC is an old standard, replaced by WLTP after September 2018.
250 km
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
15.6 kWh 156 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
30 kWh 28 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
3.3 kW 47 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.
CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772)
CHAdeMO charge port Type 1 (J1772) charge port

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
FWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
107 hp (80 kW) 254 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
11.5 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
144 km/h
0.00 s
000 km/h

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
4445 mm
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
1770 mm 1770 mm
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
1550 mm
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
2700 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
1538 kg
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
370 l 680 l No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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How Far Can You Go in Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:
  • Light green area: Round-trip
  • Dark green area: One-way
For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 10 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.3 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
08 h 07 min (~18 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 16 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
3.7 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
05 h 39 min (~27 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 32 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
05 h 39 min (~27 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
05 h 39 min (~27 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
05 h 39 min (~27 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2015 replacing the older Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2013). Nissan stopped making the 30 kWh in 2018 and replaced it with the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh.

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh has a 30 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 180 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 15.6 kWh per 100 km (or 156 Wh/km) — ranked №538 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds (ranked №482 out of 586 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 144 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 80 kW (107 hp) of power and 254 Nm of torque.

Real-world range of Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

The real-world range of the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh is 162–198 km (ranked №538 out of 586 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

  • Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh charge port type?

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh in Europe is equipped with a CHAdeMO charging port. You can charge it conveniently at home using a standard outlet, or utilize any public AC charging station with the appropriate cable. However, the car's built-in charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging speed to 3.3 kW, which translates to roughly 19 km of range added per hour.

For faster charging, use DC fast-charging stations. The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh supports a maximum DC charging rate of 47 kW, but it's important to note that battery temperature and current charge level can affect the actual charging speed you'll experience.

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use our Charging calculator.

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh:

  • Length: 4445 mm
  • Width: 1770 mm (including side mirrors) or 1770 mm (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 1550 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2700 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 1538 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh cargo capacity?

Behind the rear seats of the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh, you'll find 370 litres of storage space (ranked №401 out of 586 electric vehicles).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 680 litres (ranked №433 out of 586 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

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Design

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Performance

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3.1

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Safety Ratings

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