1. Home Next Item
  2. Electric cars Next Item
  3. Nissan Next Item
  4. Leaf Next Item
  5. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2011 - 2013
In 2013 this car was replaced by: Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2013)

Trims

Currently Produced
40 kWh e+ 62 kWh
Discontinued
24 kWh (2011) 24 kWh (2013) 30 kWh

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

Photo of Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2011 - 2013
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
USA, Japan, UK
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Discontinued
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Hatchback Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
73 mi
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
85 mi No Data
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 mi
Wh/mi
31.2 kWh 312 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
24 kWh 22.8 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
3.3 kW 46 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.
CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772)
CHAdeMO charge port Type 1 (J1772) charge port

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
FWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
107 hp (80 kW) 206 lb-ft
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
11.4 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
93 mph
0.00 s
00 mph

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
175 in
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
69.7 in No Data
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
61 in
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
3402 lb
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
14.5 ft3 No Data No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
Download Specs PDF

Charging Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 15 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
1.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
08 h 27 min (~5 mph)

NEMA 5-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
06 h 20 min (~7 mph)

NEMA 6-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
4.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 36 min (~10 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

NEMA 14-30

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 30 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.2 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 36 min (~10 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

NEMA 14-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 36 min (~10 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

NEMA 6-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 36 min (~10 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.3 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
Open Charging Calculator

About Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

The Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2011. Nissan stopped making the 24 kWh (2011) in 2013 and replaced it with the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2013).

The Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) has a 24 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 75 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 30.4 kWh per 100 miles (or 304 Wh/mile) — ranked №544 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

The Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.4 seconds (ranked №470 out of 572 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 93 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 80 kW (107 hp) of power and 206 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) achieves a real-world range of 68–83 miles, placing it at №550 among 572 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

  • Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
  • Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) charge port type?

The Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) in the USA comes with a CHAdeMO charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 3.3 kW, resulting in approximately 10 miles of range added per hour of charging.

For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 46 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.

Use our Charging calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) dimensions and weight?

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) comes in the following dimensions:

  • Length: 175 in
  • Width: 69.7 in (including side mirrors) or N/A in (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 61 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 3402 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) provides 14.5 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked №338 out of 572 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of N/A cubic feet (ranked №338 out of 572 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

2.8

Design

based on 81 votes
Rate Design
2.9

Performance

based on 61 votes
Rate Performance
2.9

Desirability

based on 95 votes
Rate Desirability

Safety Ratings

NHTSA safety rating
NHTSA logo
NCAP safety rating
NCAP logo

Compare Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011) with Similar Cars

VW e-Golf 24 kWh

Discontinued
2014 - 2016
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
83 mi
0-60 mph
10 sec
Car Page Car Page

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2013)

Discontinued
2013 - 2018
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
84 mi
0-60 mph
11 sec
Car Page Car Page

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

Discontinued
2015 - 2018
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
107 mi
0-60 mph
11.3 sec
Car Page Car Page

Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh

Discontinued
2017 - 2018
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
115 mi
0-60 mph
11.4 sec
Car Page Car Page

Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh

Discontinued
2013 - 2015
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
76 mi
0-60 mph
11.4 sec
Car Page Car Page

Similar Range

EPA
NEDC
WLTP (TEL)
  1. 82 mi +12.3% Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
  2. 82 mi +12.3% Chevrolet Spark EV 19 kWh
  3. 81 mi +11% BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
  4. 76 mi +4.1% Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh
  5. 73 mi Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  6. 71 mi -2.7% Renault Fluence Z.E.
  7. 68 mi -6.8% Nissan e-NV200 24 kWh
  8. 68 mi -6.8% Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  9. 63 mi -13.7% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe
  1. 118 mi +8.6% Renault TWINGO E-TECH
  2. 118 mi +8.6% VW e-Golf 24 kWh
  3. 118 mi +8.6% BMW i3 BEV 60 Ah
  4. 115 mi +5.7% Renault Fluence Z.E.
  5. 109 mi Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  6. 106 mi -2.9% Nissan e-NV200 24 kWh
  7. 106 mi -2.9% Citroen e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh
  8. 106 mi -2.9% Citroen e-Berlingo Multispace
  9. 101 mi -7.4% Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh
  1. 101 mi +19.9% eGo ewave X
  2. 95 mi +12.5% Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2013)
  3. 86 mi +2.2% Renault Fluence Z.E.
  4. 86 mi +2.2% Fiat 500e 2013
  5. 85 mi Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  6. 83 mi -2.2% Smart EQ fortwo coupe
  7. 83 mi -2.2% VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh
  8. 82 mi -2.9% Chevrolet Spark EV 19 kWh
  9. 82 mi -2.9% Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh

Similar Performance

0-60 mph
Torque
Power
  1. 11.3 s -0.9% Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
  2. 11.4 s 0% Smart EQ fortwo coupe
  3. 11.4 s 0% Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh
  4. 11.4 s 0% Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh
  5. 11.4 s Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  6. 11.5 s +0.9% Peugeot e-Rifter Long 50 kWh
  7. 11.5 s +0.9% Peugeot E-Rifter Standart 50 kWh
  8. 11.5 s +0.9% Opel Combo-e Life
  9. 11.6 s +1.8% Mercedes EQV 300 Extra-Long
  1. 207 lb-ft +0.5% MG ZS EV Standard Range
  2. 207 lb-ft +0.5% MG ZS EV Long Range
  3. 207 lb-ft +0.5% MG MG5 Electric Standard Range
  4. 207 lb-ft +0.5% MG MG5 Electric Long Range
  5. 206 lb-ft Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  6. 203 lb-ft -1.5% VW ID.3 Pro (2020)
  7. 200 lb-ft -2.9% Mazda MX-30 EV
  8. 199 lb-ft -3.4% BMW i3s BEV 94 Ah
  9. 199 lb-ft -3.4% BMW i3s REX 94 Ah
  1. 107 hp 0% Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2013)
  2. 107 hp 0% Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
  3. 107 hp 0% Nissan e-NV200 Evalia
  4. 107 hp 0% Nissan e-NV200 24 kWh
  5. 107 hp Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  6. 95 hp -11.2% BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active
  7. 95 hp -11.2% Fiat 500e Cabrio 24 kWh
  8. 95 hp -11.2% Fiat 500e Hatchback 24 kWh
  9. 94 hp -12.1% Renault Fluence Z.E.

Video Reviews of Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)