Nissan Leaf 40 kWh cost to own in the Philippines — the true 5-year total

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh starts at ₱1,998,000. Over 5 years, owning one (EV) costs about ₱2,023,975 in the Philippines as of July 2, 2026 — ₱33,733/month, ₱33.73/km — including depreciation, charging (with the ~12% charging loss most calculators ignore), maintenance, insurance, financing and registration. That's ₱305,307 more than a comparable Toyota Zenix 2.0 Q HEV over the same 5 years.

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh incentives & grants

No national cash purchase rebate in the Philippines (unlike Thailand's EV3.5). EV support is tax/tariff relief already baked into the sticker price (EVIDA 0% CBU import tariff to 2028; 0% excise on pure BEVs) plus non-cash perks (number-coding/UVVRP exemption, priority LTO registration) — none of it is a cheque, so none is in the totals above. Source: DOE EVIDA/CREVI · RA 11697.

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh · the Philippines · 5-year estimate₱2,023,975 total · ₱33,733/mo · ₱33.73/km

Where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (PHP). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Nissan Leaf 40 kWh	Hybrid · Toyota Zenix 2.0 Q
Depreciation (estimated)	₱1,178,820 (58%)	₱836,220 (49%)
Charging / fuel	₱213,952 (11%)	₱271,561 (16%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~₱25,674)	—
Maintenance	₱54,000 (3%)	₱75,000 (4%)
Insurance	₱190,000 (9%)	₱150,000 (9%)
Financing interest	₱375,203 (19%)	₱373,887 (22%)
Registration & fees	₱12,000 (1%)	₱12,000 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	₱2,023,975	₱1,718,668

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh specs & assumptions

Starting price: ₱1,998,000manufacturer
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 16.7 kWh/100kmWLTP
Range: 311 kmWLTP
the Philippines electricity: 14.48₱/kWhMeralco
Annual km (assumed): 12,000the Philippines average

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What the numbers say

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh costs about ₱2,023,975 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — ₱33,733/month, ₱33.73/km at 12,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: ₱1,178,820, 58% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).

The Toyota Zenix 2.0 Q HEV wins decisively here — ₱305,307 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.
No realistic annual distance flips this verdict — the Toyota Zenix 2.0 Q HEV stays the cheaper car at every distance we model.
Where the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh's ₱2,023,975 actually goes: depreciation ₱1,178,820 (58%), financing interest ₱375,203 (19%), charging ₱213,952 (11%), insurance ₱190,000 (9%), maintenance ₱54,000 (3%), registration & fees ₱12,000 (1%).
Per km, that is ₱19.65 of depreciation and ₱3.57 of charging, with ₱10.52 for everything else — ₱33.73/km all-in.
Charging vs the fleet: at ₱213,952 over 5 years the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh sits within ₱15,017 of the ₱198,935 median for the 9 EVs we price — nothing unusual either way.

What we assume for maintenance

Assumed ₱10,800/yr for an EV at 12,000 km/yr — about ₱54,000 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about ₱7,200/yr less in maintenance than a petrol car (₱10,800 vs ₱18,000). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.

Cost to charge the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh at home

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh runs about ₱274.30 per 100 km at home — versus about ₱511.00 for a typical 7 L/100km petrol car. Home charging only (the ~12% AC charging loss is included); public DC fast-charging is billed per session by each network — often 2–3× the home rate — and isn't in these figures.

Per 100 km at home: ₱274.3016.67 kWh/100km + 12% charging loss × ₱14.48/kWh
A typical 7 L/100km petrol car: ₱511.00/100kmat ₱73.00/L — for comparison

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh at home?

About ₱274.30 per 100 km — home charging, with the ~12% AC charging loss included, at ₱14.48/kWh. A typical 7 L/100km petrol car costs about ₱511.00 per 100 km.

How much does the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh battery replacement cost?

Most EVs never need a battery-pack replacement inside the manufacturer's battery warranty (typically 8 years / 160,000 km), so no replacement cost is in the 5-year total above — see the methodology for how battery life is treated.

What does the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh really cost to own over 5 years in the Philippines?

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh costs about ₱2,023,975 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — about ₱33,733/month — including depreciation, charging, maintenance, insurance, registration and financing.

How much does the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh cost per month in the Philippines?

About ₱33,733/month over 5 years (₱33.73/km) — depreciation, charging, insurance, maintenance, registration and financing included.

Is the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh cheaper to own than the Toyota Zenix 2.0 Q HEV?

No — about ₱2,023,975 vs ₱1,718,668 over 5 years in the Philippines: ₱305,307 more.

How much does charging cost for the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh over 5 years?

About ₱213,952 at the Philippines rates (including the ~12% AC charging loss) — already inside the total above.

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