Leaf 40kWh
Affordable and proven city EV — ideal first electric car with a strong used market in Ireland.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh |
| WLTP range | 270 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~210 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.9s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Torque | 320 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 50 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 6.6 kW |
| Connectors | CHAdeMO · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 435 L |
| Towing capacity | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,530 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Nissan highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €5,775. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€533 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,089 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,167/yr |
🚘 Leaf — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,275). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf 40kWh Visia Entry |
40kWh · 270km | €30,500€24,865 |
| Leaf 40kWh Acenta | 40kWh · 270km | €32,500€26,725 |
| Leaf e+ 62kWh Tekna Extended Range |
62kWh · 385km | €37,500€31,375 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Leaf on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~210km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Leaf right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Good starter EV |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 435L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ⚠️ Charge stop likely |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ⚠️ Light towing — 750kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €5,775 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~6h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~34min |
| Connectors (DC) | CHAdeMO |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
The Nissan Ariya uses CCS for DC charging — compatible with all Irish rapid networks. The older Leaf uses CHAdeMO for DC, which limits it to ESB ecars older chargers; most Leaf owners rely primarily on home charging and AC public points.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,530 mm |
| Boot capacity | 435 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Nissan Leaf 40kWh
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the Nissan Leaf 40kWh
Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland — enough to cover 243–257km of free driving annually in the Leaf. Pair with a myenergi Zappi charger to automatically charge from surplus solar generation before it exports to the grid.
The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.
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