Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (PMSR)
- 2016 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (PMSR) | 2016 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | - | ZE0 |
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| Model alias | Model S Long Range PMS Reluctance | - |
| Trim | Long Range Plus (PMSR) | SL |
| Model year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China, Australia | - |
| Price | USD 74,990 (USA, May 2020) GBP 77,200 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 86,800 (DE, Jul 2019) AUD 148,730 (AU, Jul 2019) CNY 793,900 (China, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White Cream | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.7 in 4970 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | - | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1964 mm | - |
| Height | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1662 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1700 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4883.24 lb 2215 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Payload | 1056.01 lb 479 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 5939.25 lb 2694 kg | 4327.67 lb 1963 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 929 / 1081 mm Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for the AWD version with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 360 V |
| Power | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6850 rpm | - |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | L13 | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.80 s | 11.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 443.0 mi / 713.0 km EPA: 402.0 mi / 647.0 km | EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 112 MPGe EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.734 | 7.9377 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.325 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) for air suspension vehicles only | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V 265/35R21 | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | AESC |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Number of cells | 8256 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 16 | 48 |
| Voltage | 400 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 648.16 lb 294 kg |
| Volume | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 150 kW Supercharger, 200 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger 200 kW, 0:24 Supercharger 150 kW, 0:35 SAE J1772 Adapter, 5:13-17:22 Wall Connector, 8:42 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Wall box, 4:33-5:00 Portable cable, 4:33-5:00 EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front collision warning (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side collision warning (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (S) 11 x speakers, custom audio system (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated 12-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (S) Automatic high/low beam headlights (S) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (S) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED ambient interior lighting (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system (heat pump) (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (S) Rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - |
| 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (PMSR) | 2016 Nissan Leaf SL |