MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 1 EPA ratings of the Altra since 2000 it has averaged 85 MPGe, and the 2000 model beats the 60.5 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 1998–2000. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $900.
Every Nissan Altra version, compared
The Nissan Altra was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 81 / 91 | 2000–2000 | $808 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2000) | 39.6 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.067 |
| Charging per year | $808 |
| Charging over five years | $4,040 |
| Against other Electric cars, 1998–2000 | −$328 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $900 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2000 Nissan Altra gives up 10 MPGe in town: 91 on the highway against 81 in the city, $94 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2000) | 81 MPGe | $849 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 91 MPGe | $755 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 MPGe (12%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Altra changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Altra was rated in, all of them at 85 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81 / 91 | 1 | $808 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Nissan Altra — 1 engine across 2000–2000. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $900. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2000 Nissan Altra rated at?
85 MPGe combined, 81 city and 91 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the Altra has averaged 85 MPGe.
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