Leaf highway range and real-world range

At a steady 120 km/h, we estimate the Nissan Leaf SV PLUS covers about 259 km on a full charge, versus 341 km rated.

Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)

Leaf highway range at 120 km/h

NRCan's tests show the SV PLUS using 24% more energy on the highway than in the city, so highway range is lower the combined rating. NRCan's highway cycle averages well under 100 km/h, so we take its highway figure and reduce it by 15% for 120 km/h. The Leaf ranks #30 of 30 on this estimate.

Leaf real-world range

Real-world range depends on speed, temperature, wheels and load. Mixed driving in mild weather usually lands near the rated 341 km. Sustained highway speeds pull it toward the 259 km estimate, and a cold highway trip can drop it further; see the Leaf winter range. For trip planning, most drivers use between 10% and 80% (charging stops) or 100% (leaving home) of the battery, which is about 192 to 247 km of highway driving.

Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2025 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.