Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh

Electric car · 385km WLTP · €37,500 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Nissan

Leaf e+ 62kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Extended-battery Leaf with intercity-capable range — proven reliability, strong dealer network.

Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€31,375 After SEAI + VRT grants
385km WLTP ~305km real-world
385WLTP range km62kWh battery
305Real range kmIrish conditions est.
50Max DC kWFast charging
6.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€31,375Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity62 kWh
WLTP range385 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~305 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.5s
Top speed157 km/h
Torque340 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate50 kW
Max AC charge rate6.6 kW
ConnectorsCHAdeMO · Type 2
Boot capacity435 L
Towing capacity750 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,490 mm
Width1,788 mm
Height1,530 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range385km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~305km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Nissan highlights

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EV pioneer
Nissan Leaf was the world's best-selling EV from 2010 to 2019
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CHAdeMO V2G (Leaf)
Leaf supports bidirectional Vehicle-to-Grid / V2H via CHAdeMO
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CMF-EV platform (Ariya)
Purpose-built Renault-Nissan EV architecture

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€37,500
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,625
Net price after grants€31,375

💡 Total savings of €6,125. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,625 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€580
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,184
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,120/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Leaf e+ costs approximately €580 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Leaf e+ — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,625). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Leaf e+ 62kWh Acenta 62kWh · 385km €36,500€30,445
Leaf e+ 62kWh Tekna
Most Popular		 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 e+ on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 45km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 85km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 45km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~305km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Leaf e+ right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 435L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)⚠️ Light towing — 750kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,125 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Suburban daily driver.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~9h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~52min
Connectors (DC)CHAdeMO
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. The Nissan Ariya uses CCS only. The older Leaf uses CHAdeMO for DC — note that CHAdeMO availability in Ireland is limited to ESB ecars older units.

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

Length4,490 mm
Width1,788 mm
Height1,530 mm
Boot capacity435 L
Towing (braked)750 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh

The Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh has an Irish list price of €37,500 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,625, the net cost is approximately €31,375. The range starts from €36,500 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh has a WLTP official range of 385km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 305km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,625 also applies, giving total state support of €6,125. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €580. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,184. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
The Leaf is Nissan's original EV (launched 2010) with CHAdeMO DC charging — limiting rapid charging options in Ireland. The Ariya is Nissan's newer dedicated EV crossover (launched 2022) on the CMF-EV platform with CCS DC charging, significantly better range and a more premium interior. For new buyers in Ireland, the Ariya is the recommended choice if public rapid charging is important.
The Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh supports up to 50kW DC and 6.6kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 9 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 52 minutes.
The Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen. This model uses CHAdeMO for DC charging — note that CHAdeMO availability in Ireland is limited to ESB ecars older units.
Motor tax for the Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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