Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 17 recorded runs

Nissan Leaf 0–60 Times

The Nissan Leaf 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Leaf is the 2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 93.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Nissan Leaf is the 2016 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback, which took 10.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Nissan Leaf tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.10 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.28 seconds at 85.90 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.4sec 2019 SV Plus Hatchback

Average 0–60 8.10sec Across 17 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.28sec @ 85.9 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.4sec 2016 SL Hatchback

Across 17 verified runs, the Nissan Leaf ranges from 6.4 to 10.4 seconds 0–60, with a 8.10-second average.

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Tests by model year

17 tests · 9 years

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Model Year 9

2026

Nissan Leaf · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#06

2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ (19" Wheels)

6.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.30s ¼ mi @ 94.1 mph

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0–60 mph 6.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.30 sec

Trap Speed 94.1 mph

Engine Elec 75.0-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 110 C / 96 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #6 of 17

2024

Nissan Leaf · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#04

2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Hatchback

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 91.9 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.40 sec

Trap Speed 91.9 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 121 C / 98 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #4 of 17

2021

Nissan Leaf · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2021 Nissan Leaf SL Plus Hatchback

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.40 sec

Trap Speed 91.0 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 114 C / 94 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 17

2019

Nissan Leaf · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.66 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#01

2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Hatchback

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.3 mph

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0–60 mph 6.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 93.3 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 114 C / 94 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #1 of 17

#02

2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus Hatchback

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.3 mph

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0–60 mph 6.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 93.3 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 114 C / 94 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #2 of 17

#03

2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus Hatchback

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.2 mph

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0–60 mph 6.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec

Trap Speed 92.2 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 114 C / 94 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #3 of 17

#07

2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Hatchback

6.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.40 sec

Trap Speed 92.0 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 114 C / 94 H / 90 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #7 of 17

#08

2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus Hatchback

7.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.70 sec

Trap Speed 90.0 mph

Engine Elec 160-kW 62-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 114 C / 94 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #8 of 17

2018

Nissan Leaf · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.45 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#09

2018 Nissan Leaf SV Hatchback

7.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.80 sec

Trap Speed 88.0 mph

Engine Elec 110-kW 40-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 125 C / 100 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #9 of 17

#10

2018 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.6 mph

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0–60 mph 7.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.80 sec

Trap Speed 87.6 mph

Engine Elec 110-kW 40-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 125 C / 100 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #10 of 17

2016

Nissan Leaf · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 10.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.90 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#17

2016 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

10.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.90s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph

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0–60 mph 10.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.90 sec

Trap Speed 77.0 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 30-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 124 C / 101 H / 114 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #17 of 17

2013

Nissan Leaf · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 10.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#16

2013 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

10.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.70s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph

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0–60 mph 10.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.70 sec

Trap Speed 78.0 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 24-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 129 C / 102 H / 93 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #16 of 17

2012

Nissan Leaf · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 9.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#12

2012 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

9.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.30s ¼ mi @ 78.8 mph

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0–60 mph 9.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.30 sec

Trap Speed 78.8 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 24-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 106 C / 92 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #12 of 17

2011

Nissan Leaf · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 9.78 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.43 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#11

2011 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

9.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.20s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph

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0–60 mph 9.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.20 sec

Trap Speed 79.0 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 24-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 106 C / 92 H / 118 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #11 of 17

#13

2011 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

9.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.30s ¼ mi @ 79.1 mph

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0–60 mph 9.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.30 sec

Trap Speed 79.1 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 24-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 106 C / 92 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #13 of 17

#14

2011 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

10.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.60s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph

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0–60 mph 10.00 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.60 sec

Trap Speed 78.0 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 24-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 106 C / 92 H / 97 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #14 of 17

#15

2011 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback

10.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.60s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph

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0–60 mph 10.00 sec

¼ Mile ET 17.60 sec

Trap Speed 77.0 mph

Engine Elec 80-kW 24-kWh

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 1A

MPG EPA 106 C / 92 H / 82 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Electric

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #15 of 17

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Nissan Leaf on record is the 2019 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 93.3 mph.

The slowest recorded Nissan Leaf is the 2016 Nissan Leaf SL Hatchback, which takes 10.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.90 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 17 verified runs, a Nissan Leaf reaches 60 mph in 8.10 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.28 seconds at roughly 85.9 mph.

We have verified test data for 9 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Leaf can do, not a single marketing claim.

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