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Nissan Leaf vs Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid: 5-year cost to own (UK)

Over 5 years in the UK (12,000 mi/yr), as of August 6, 2026, the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid stays the cheaper car to own — about £31,730 vs £38,904 for the Nissan Leaf, a £7,174 difference over 5 years. The UK Electric Car Grant is shown separately, not in these totals.

UK Electric Car Grant: up to £3,750 off the price of an eligible new EV (RRP ≤ £37,000, applied by the dealer). Shown for reference; not included in the totals above. Source: GOV.UK Electric Car Grant.

Cheaper to own over 5 years · UKFord Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid · £31,730 total · £7,174 less than the Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf vs Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (GBP). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost componentElectric · Nissan LeafHybrid · Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost
Depreciation (estimated)£22,289 (57%)£13,573 (43%)
Charging / fuel£5,138 (13%)£7,993 (25%)
↳ of which charging loss12% (~£617)
Maintenance£1,500 (4%)£1,998 (6%)
Insurance£2,780 (7%)£2,625 (8%)
Financing interest£6,197 (16%)£4,541 (14%)
Registration & fees£1,000 (3%)£1,000 (3%)
Total cost of ownership£38,904£31,730

When does the Nissan Leaf win?

The Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid wins decisively here — £7,174 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.

No realistic annual distance flips this verdict — the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid stays the cheaper car at every distance we model. A longer hold also changes it: keep the car past 14 years and the Nissan Leaf comes out ahead.

What decides the Nissan Leaf vs Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid verdict

One line outweighs everything else here: depreciation. It costs £22,289 on the Nissan Leaf against £13,573 on the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid — an £8,716 swing to the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, bigger than the £7,174 that separates the two 5-year totals. On the Nissan Leaf, depreciation alone is 57% of its £38,904 total; on the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid it is 43% of £31,730.

  • Energy: £5,138 of charging for the Nissan Leaf vs £7,993 of petrol for the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid — £2,855 the other way, to the Nissan Leaf.
  • Financing interest: Nissan Leaf £6,197, Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid £4,541 — £1,656 more in the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid's favor.
  • Maintenance: Nissan Leaf £1,500, Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid £1,998 — £498 the other way, to the Nissan Leaf.

The Nissan Leaf's best answer is energy — £2,855 back the other way — which covers 40% of the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid's £7,174 lead. At the dealer the Nissan Leaf starts £8,805 behind the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid; running costs claw back £1,631 of that, but the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid still ends £7,174 ahead. The Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid is ahead by £2,718 after the first year and more than doubles that lead — £7,174 by year 5.

Nissan Leaf vs Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, side by side

Electric

Nissan Leaf

5-yr total cost
£38,904
Cost / month
£648
Cost / mile
£0.65
RRP
£35,950
Powertrain
Electric
Efficiency
22.2 kWh/100mi
Hybrid Lower 5-yr cost

Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid

5-yr total cost
£31,730
Cost / month
£529
Cost / mile
£0.53
RRP
£27,145
Powertrain
Hybrid
Efficiency
52.3 mpg
UK electricity
26.11p/kWh Ofgem
UK petrol
£1.53/litre GOV.UK

FAQ

Is the Nissan Leaf or the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid cheaper to own over 5 years in the UK?

The Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid stays the cheaper car to own — about £31,730 vs £38,904 for the Nissan Leaf, a £7,174 difference over 5 years.

When does the Nissan Leaf become cheaper than the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid?

No realistic annual distance flips this verdict — the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid stays the cheaper car at every distance we model. A longer hold also changes it: keep the car past 14 years and the Nissan Leaf comes out ahead.

How much more does the Nissan Leaf cost to buy than the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid?

The Nissan Leaf starts at £35,950 — £8,805 more than the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid (£27,145). Over 5 years the ownership gap is £7,174 in favour of the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid.

Which costs less per mile — the Nissan Leaf or the Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid?

The Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid: £0.53 vs £0.65 per mile all-in (£529 vs £648 per month).

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