2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack).

The 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) has a 80 kW DCPM electric motor which is charged via 6.6 kW charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) gets up to 124 miles per gallon in the city, and 101 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) is 112 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack)?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) is $600 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $8,500 on fuel.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack).

City MPG124
Highway MPG101
Combined MPG112
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $8,500
Fuel Cost$600
Fuel Type 1Electricity
Electric Motor80 kW DCPM
ATV TypeEV
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Nissan Models from 2016

If you're interested in other Nissan models from 2016, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/nissan/leaf-30-kw-hr-battery-pack/2016.

  • "2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/nissan/leaf-30-kw-hr-battery-pack/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 Nissan Leaf (30 kW-hr battery pack) MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/nissan/leaf-30-kw-hr-battery-pack/2016.