This page covers NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.
99 MPGe combined
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2011 to 2012 Nissan Leaf received an overall rating of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, the Leaf earned 4 stars. Side crash protection was rated at 5 stars. The rollover test produced a 4-star rating, while the side pole test also received 4 stars. This NHTSA rating applies across the 2011 to 2012 model years until the next redesign.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
