The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its fuel-economy label for the all-electric Nissan LEAF, showing 99 miles-per-gallon (MPG) equivalent (combined city/highway).
The MPG equivalency rating was developed by the EPA as a way to provide a standard so consumers can compare vehicles across the spectrum and make an educated purchase.
After completion of five-cycle testing, the EPA has rated the Nissan LEAF with an MPG equivalent of 106 city, 92 highway for a combined 99 MPGe.
This calculation is based on the EPA’s formula of 33.7kW-hrs being equivalent to one gallon gasoline energy.
The new label also ranks the vehicle as a "best" in the midsize vehicle class for fuel efficiency and "best" for the environment.
In addition, the label displays a charging time of seven hours on a 240V charge and a driving range of 73 miles, based on the five-cycle tests using varying driving conditions and climate controls.
Sales of the Nissan LEAF will begin in December in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Tennessee. In January 2011, sales begin in Texas and Hawaii, with additional market roll-out continuing later in 2011.
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