Comparison between:
- 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus | 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | ZE1 | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | Leaf N-Connecta Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | - |
| Trim | SV Plus | SL |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2018 (MY18) |
| Market | North America | - |
| Price | USD 36,190 (USA, Jul 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Deep Blue Pearl Super Black Two-tone Pearl White TriCoat Pearl White TriCoat Scarlet Ember Tintcoat | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 in 2030 mm | - |
| Height | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.2 in 1529 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Approach angle | 16.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 25.9 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.7 in 1313 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3811.79 lb 1729 kg | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 57 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 43 % | - |
| Payload | 1060.42 lb 481 kg | 943.58 lb 428 kg |
| GVWR | 4872.22 lb 2210 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | EM57 | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 5800 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 800 - 4000 rpm | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 211.9 mi / 341.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km |
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 | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 11 m 36.09 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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.193 | 8.1938 |
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) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 283 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.5 in 292 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.6 in 16 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 91V | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 59 kWh | 38 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 62 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Manufacturer | AESC | AESC |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | Pouch |
| Cell configuration | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 24 | 24 |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection (active) | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 2 Type 4 | Type 1 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 70 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:00 AC 7.4 kW, 10:20 AC 2.3 kW, 26:58 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Cargo area cover (S) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) AEB with pedestrian detection (O) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric (E-PKB) parking brake (O) 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) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (O) 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) ProPILOT Assist (O) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (O) 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) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose Premium Audio system (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 7 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) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (S) Front heated seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) 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 w/ turn signals (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus | 2018 Nissan Leaf SL |