LEAF Standard Range 52 kWh (MY26)

The Nissan LEAF Standard Range 52 kWh (MY26) is a 5-seat liftback with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £28,849. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds, slower than 76% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 202 miles (325 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 23% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and the shortest of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.8 mi/kWh (163 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 52.9 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 71 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 213 miles (342 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £143 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for liftbacks (£192 per mile).