Comparison between:
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Model alias | - | DarkStar |
| Trim | SL | - |
| Model year | 2011 | 2008 |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Materials | Steel | - |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow |
| Number of doors | 5 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 2 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 155.4 in 3947 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 73.7 in 1872 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 44.4 in 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 92.6 in 2352 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 57.6 in 1463 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.1 in 130 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 36.7 in 932 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 52.0 in 1321 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | 582.02 lb 264 kg |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 3459.05 lb 1569 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.36 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Tesla |
| Model | EM61 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 345 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4500 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional information | - | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | 4.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | EPA: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | - |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10 m 32.81 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 8.2752 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | Cross-drilled 300 mm front and 310 mm rear discs with curved vane ventilation AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers Front and rear disk size - 288 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 175/55R16 225/45R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | Panasonic |
| Model | - | 18650 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 53 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 6831 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 11 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 375 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 16.8 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 1, 3.6 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 | Quick charge port, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | SAE J1772 Adapter, 2:46-9:12 Wall Connector, 5:18 NEMA 14-50, 5:31 NEMA 5-15, 36:48 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Standard Roadside Assistance (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) CARWINGS telematics (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Navigation System (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Standard trip computer (S) USB port (S) XM Satellite Radio (S) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Remote keyless entry system (S) Remote windows down and hatch release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) | 12V power outlet (S) Adjustable suspension (O) Black grille (S) Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S) Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O) Carbon-fiber hardtop (O) Color-keyed hard top (O) Convertible hard top (O) Convertible roof with lining (S) Forged alloy wheels (O) Glove box (S) Performance tires (O) Rear wing spoiler (S) Remote keyless entry (S) Spoiler (S) 4-wheel ABS (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S) Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Immobilizer (S) Rearview camera (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S) Bluetooth (O) Homelink garage door opener (O) Integrated key/remote (S) Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S) 7 x performance speakers (O) Satellite radio (S) 4 x speakers (S) Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O) Manual air conditioning (S) Fixed front head restraints (S) Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S) Premium seats (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Auto-locking doors (S) Light-tinted windows (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows (S) Solar-guard windshield (O) Folding side-view door mirrors (S) Auto off headlights (S) Cargo light (S) Projector beam halogen headlamps (S) Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S) Carbon fibre interior accents (O) Floormats (O) Full leather trim (O) Half-leather (S) Leather door panel trim (S) Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (O) |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 |