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title: "Cost to Charge a Nissan Leaf in Kentucky (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Nissan Leaf in Kentucky costs about $4.20 per 100 miles and $47.24 a month at 13.80¢/kWh; a full charge is about $6.26. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/nissan-leaf/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in Kentucky

Charging a **2025 Nissan Leaf** (30.4 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Kentucky's average residential price of 13.80¢/kWh costs about **$4.20 per 100 miles** and **$47.24 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (149 miles EPA range) costs about **$6.26**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $4.20 (13.80¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $566.84 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $6.26 (149 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $47.24 (13,500 mi a year)

## Nissan Leaf trims: charging cost in Kentucky

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Nissan Leaf home charging cost in Kentucky at 13.80¢/kWh**

| 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 | $4.14 | $46.58 | $11.92 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | 27.8 | 303 mi | $3.84 | $43.19 | $11.63 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | 32.7 | 259 mi | $4.52 | $50.81 | $11.70 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf | 30.4 | 149 mi | $4.20 | $47.24 | $6.26 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV | 30.8 | 212 mi | $4.25 | $47.79 | $9.01 |

## 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](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Nissan Leaf vs a gas car in Kentucky

With regular gasoline at $4.145 a gallon (EIA Midwest average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,865.25 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Nissan Leaf costs $566.84 — $1,298.41 less.

## Charging a Nissan Leaf in nearby states

**2025 Nissan Leaf monthly charging cost, Kentucky and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/nissan-leaf/) | 13.42 | $4.08 | $45.94 |
| Kentucky this page | 13.80 | $4.20 | $47.24 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/nissan-leaf/) | 16.02 | $4.87 | $54.84 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/nissan-leaf/) | 16.31 | $4.96 | $55.83 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/nissan-leaf/) | 17.02 | $5.18 | $58.26 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/nissan-leaf/) | 17.64 | $5.37 | $60.38 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/nissan-leaf/) | 19.32 | $5.88 | $66.13 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/nissan-leaf/) | 19.38 | $5.90 | $66.34 |

## Other EVs in Kentucky

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-y/) $41.70 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-3/) $40.95 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-s/) $50.44 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-model-x/) $53.17 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/tesla-cybertruck/) $66.61 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $50.64 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $55.34 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $76.93 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range

See the [Nissan Leaf charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/nissan-leaf/) or [all EVs in Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf in Kentucky?

About $4.20 per 100 miles and $47.24 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Nissan Leaf (30.4 kWh/100 mi) at 13.80¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Nissan Leaf in Kentucky?

About $6.26 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 Kentucky?

On fuel, yes: $566.84 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/nissan-leaf/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.