Nissan in California, EIA August 2026 prices
Cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in California
Charging a 2025 Nissan Leaf (30.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at California's average residential price of 29.75¢/kWh costs about $9.05 per 100 miles and $101.83 a month for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (149 miles EPA range) costs about $13.49.
Per month
$101.8313,500 mi a year
- Per 100 miles
- $9.0529.75¢/kWh
- Per year
- $1,222.00vs $2,713.95 for gas
- Full charge
- $13.49149 mi EPA range
- Per month
- $101.8313,500 mi a year
Calculate for your Nissan Leaf
Live EIA prices and EPA efficiency. Updates as you type.
Nissan Leaf trims: charging cost in California
EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) | 30.0 | 288 mi | $8.93 | $100.41 | $25.70 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | 27.8 | 303 mi | $8.28 | $93.12 | $25.08 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | 32.7 | 259 mi | $9.74 | $109.53 | $25.22 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf | 30.4 | 149 mi | $9.05 | $101.83 | $13.49 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV | 30.8 | 212 mi | $9.16 | $103.02 | $19.41 |
Charging time at home
Miles of range added per hour of charging.
The 2025 Nissan Leaf adds about 4.7 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 25.2 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the charging time calculator.
Nissan Leaf vs a gas car in California
With regular gasoline at $6.031 a gallon (EIA California average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,713.95 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Nissan Leaf costs $1,222.00 — $1,491.95 less.
Charging a Nissan Leaf in nearby states
Other EVs in California
- Tesla
Tesla Model Y
$89.91 / month26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model 3
$88.28 / month26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model S
$108.73 / month32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Model X
$114.62 / month34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck
$143.60 / month42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox EV
$109.17 / month32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$119.30 / month35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet
Chevrolet Silverado EV
$165.84 / month49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
See the Nissan Leaf charging cost in every state or all EVs in California.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in California?
About $9.05 per 100 miles and $101.83 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Nissan Leaf (30.4 kWh/100 mi) at 29.75¢/kWh.
How much is a full charge for a Nissan Leaf in California?
About $13.49 for 45.3 kWh from the wall, enough for the 149-mile EPA range of the 2025 Nissan Leaf.
How long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?
Adding 100 miles takes about 21 h 8 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 3 h 58 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).
Is a Nissan Leaf cheaper to run than a gas car in California?
On fuel, yes: $1,222.00 a year versus $2,713.95 for a 30 mpg car at $6.031/gal.