How much does it cost to own a Nissan LEAF?

What was once a dream for motorists in the Philippines wanting to experience electrified mobility has finally become a reality when Nissan Philippines launched the fully-electric LEAF in the country last May.

While many people for amazed by its 100% electric, zero emissions vehicle nature, one of the biggest questions was how much would it cost to own one, also considering its higher than expected selling price?

Nissan Philippines has thought of that and after a test run by MERALCO Power Lab, they can safely say that owning a LEAF costs less for every kilometer driven compared to a standard combustion engine driven vehicle.

First, the Nissan LEAF can be fully charged for just Php 363.40, or the price of two drinks at a coffee shop. On a single charge, the Nissan LEAF can travel up to 311 kilometers. This makes the Nissan LEAF’s running cost to about Php 1.17 per kilometer, which is nearly half of the Php 2.08 per kilometer rate of a conventional sedan with a petrol engine.

Charging is not only far less expensive than fueling up, it is more convenient, too. From a low battery status, the Nissan LEAF can be fully charged in 18.5 hours at home, or up to 40 to 60 minutes at a charging station found in every Nissan EV dealership. Nissan LEAF owners need only to charge their vehicles once or twice a week for normal city driving. Some charging stations have already also popped-up in some gas stations around Metro Manila. Hopefully we can see more of these around the country sooner or later.

The study also determined that similar to its lower running cost, maintaining the Nissan LEAF can cost up to 23% less than the maintenance costs of a mid-size sedan. The Nissan LEAF’s total 5-year cost for periodic maintenance services is lower compared to petrol-run, mid-size sedan vehicles during the same period. Additionally, LEAF parts can cost up to 39% less than that of ICE-powered cars3 This is due to the fact that the Nissan LEAF has fewer parts that need to be maintained, and uses fewer consumable materials like oil and filters, compared to an internal combustion engine-powered vehicle (ICE-vehicle). This means less trips to the service center for oil changes and tune-ups.

Nissan LEAF owners are also assured that all Nissan EV dealerships have specialized tools, equipment, facilities, and trained personnel ready to serve the maintenance and repair needs of their EVs.

Aside from low running and maintenance costs, the Nissan LEAF’s battery also has an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty and a 3-year or 100,000 km vehicle warranty, whichever comes first. With an outstanding warranty coverage on top of the low running and maintenance costs, investing in a Nissan LEAF means more time enjoying the thrills of convenience of owning a vehicle.

The Nissan LEAF has been available in the Philippines since May for Php 2,798,000 at the following EV dealerships: Nissan Mantrade Makati, Nissan Otis, and Nissan Cebu South-V. Rama, Nissan Tagum, and Nissan Matina.

Will the study help convince you to make the switch to electrified driving?