How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?
A full home charge of the Nissan Leaf e+ 62 kWh (2019-present) costs about £17.51 at the July 2026 Ofgem price cap (26.11p/kWh) — that is 7.2p per mile. The typical 20–80% top-up costs £10.50.
Prices based on the Ofgem price cap of 26.11 p/kWh, effective 1 July 2026.Source: Ofgem
Full charge
£17.51
at the Ofgem price cap
Running cost
7.2p /mile
at 4.1 mi/kWh incl. losses
20–80% on a 7 kW wallbox
5 hr 22 min
costing £10.50
Charging cost by tariff
| Tariff | Full charge | 20–80% | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofgem price cap26.11 p/kWh | £17.51 | £10.50 | 7.2p |
| Octopus Go off-peak (London example)8.63 p/kWh | £5.78 | £3.47 | 2.4p |
| Intelligent Octopus Go 12M Fixed off-peak (London example)8.00 p/kWh | £5.36 | £3.22 | 2.2p |
Costs include the ~12% energy lost during AC charging, so they reflect what your meter records. Off-peak rates assume all charging happens inside the cheap window — how much of your charging has to land in it decides whether an EV tariff pays. Rates vary by region. These are comparisons of published rates, not tariff recommendations.
How the Leaf compares on running cost
Pence per mile at the Ofgem price cap. Shorter is cheaper.
Charging time by charger type
Most owners choose between a 7 kW wallbox and the socket they already have. A three-pin plug costs nothing to install but charges at about 2.3 kW, which is the difference between an overnight top-up and a two-day one on this car’s 59kWh pack. Charging away from home is a different calculation again — public rapid rates run several times higher.
| Charger | Speed for this car | 20–80% | Empty to full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-pin plug (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 15 hr 23 min | 25 hr 39 min |
| 3.6 kW wallbox | 3.6 kW | 9 hr 50 min | 16 hr 23 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 6.6 kWlimited by the car | 5 hr 22 min | 8 hr 56 min |
| 22 kW three-phase | 6.6 kWlimited by the car | 5 hr 22 min | 8 hr 56 min |
Times are simple energy-needed ÷ power estimates. Real sessions can run a little longer, because charging slows as the battery approaches full.
What affects these numbers for the Nissan Leaf
This car charges at up to 6.6 kW on AC
The Nissan Leaf's onboard charger accepts at most 6.6 kW from an AC connection. A 7 kW wallbox and 22 kW three-phase cannot charge it any faster than that, so there is no benefit in paying for a more powerful home charger than the car can use.
A three-pin plug is a backup, not a plan
From a standard three-pin socket (2.3 kW), an empty-to-full charge of the 59 kWh battery takes about 25 hr 39 min. Fine for overnight top-ups, but impractical as your only way to charge.
Typical EV efficiency
4.1 miles per kWh is in the normal range for a modern EV, so the Nissan Leaf's running cost per mile mostly depends on your electricity rate.
Real-world figures vary
The 239-mile range is the official WLTP lab figure. Cold weather and motorway speeds reduce real-world efficiency, which raises cost per mile and lowers range. Treat these numbers as good estimates, not promises.
The 100 kW DC figure is not for home charging
DC rapid charging at up to 100 kW only happens at public rapid chargers. All home charging is AC, so it is the 6.6 kW AC limit that matters for the times on this page.
Nissan Leaf e+ 62 kWh— specifications used
- Usable battery
- 59 kWh
- WLTP range
- 239 miles
- Efficiency
- 4.1 mi/kWh
- Max AC charging
- 6.6 kW
- Max DC charging
- 100 kW
- Connector
- Type 2 / CHAdeMO
Data source: EV Database (MY19-22) + EVKX cross-check by Claude 2026-07-28: 62 kWh gross / 59 usable (3 kWh buffer), 239 mi WLTP, 6.6 kW AC, 100 kW CHAdeMO nominal - real-world rapid rates are lower and taper hard when warm