The 40 kWh Leaf is the budget EV default — plentiful, easy to live with, and cheap for a reason. CHADEMO fast charging and older battery chemistry mean long motorway life needs honest expectations; for local miles with home charging it still stacks up. We list it from £14,500 (~168 miles in our catalog). Off-peak home charging lands around 2p per mile in our sums — run your reg through the calculator to see if that beats what you drive today.
Indicative price from £14,500. Catalog range ~168 miles. Off-peak home charging from about 2p per mile in our model.
We use £14,500 as a used starting point in the catalog — what you will actually pay depends on mileage, spec, and whether you buy from a dealer, a broker, or a tired private seller on a rainy Tuesday. Partner links show live stock; our number is for comparison.
We model ~168 miles for side-by-side running costs. Your real figure will be lower at 70 mph, lower still in winter, and higher if you mostly potter around town. Treat it as a benchmark, not a guarantee.