The Nissan Altra is rated 85 MPGe (81 city, 91 highway) — that is not petrol economy but the distance it covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy held in one gallon. Drawn from a socket it needs 39.6 kWh per 100 miles, so 12,000 miles a year costs about $808 at $0.17 a kWh. 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
MPGe is an abstraction; the electricity bill is not. At 12,000 miles a year the Nissan Altra draws about 4752 kWh, which at $0.17 comes to the figures below.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use | 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 | +$127 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $900 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Nissan Altra gives up 10 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 91 out there against 81 in town, a 12% drop worth $52 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 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 Nissan Altra rated at?
85 MPGe combined on average — 81 in the city and 91 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2000–2000. MPGe is distance covered on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of petrol — the car itself takes none.
How much does a Nissan Altra cost to charge per year?
About $808 at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour — roughly $4,040 over five years, or 0.067 dollars a mile.
Which Altra version is the most efficient?
The Electric at 85 MPGe.
Is the Altra efficient compared with similar cars?
Against other Electric cars it sits below the average of 101 MPGe, computed across 426 ratings.
Are these real-world Altra figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Nissan Altra is $900 against the $808 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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