Comparison between:
- 2012 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2012 Nissan Leaf SL | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | |
| Series | ZE0 | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | - | Leaf Tekna Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus |
| Trim | SL | SL Plus |
| Model year | 2012 | 2019 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 42,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 50,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) GBP 35,895 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 46,500 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 44,870 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 47,950 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 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 | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.7 in 1313 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 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 | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | 897.28 lb 407 kg |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l Weight distribution front / rear (%) - 986 / 762 kg (56/44) Angle of approach - 16.7° Angle of departure - 25.9° |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | EM61 | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 345 V | 360 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4600 - 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 800 - 4000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 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: 215.0 mi / 346.0 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 | - |
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 | 10.4 m 34.12 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 | 7.9377 | 8.193 |
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 | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent |
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 | Front disks size - 11.14 in x 1.1 in Rear disks size - 11.5 in x 0.63 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/50R17 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 288 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 3 |
| Voltage | 364.8 V | - |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | - |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Air convection (active) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | The modules have different shapes with a different number of cells. |
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 | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW DC fast charging station, 70 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 | Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 100 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 | DC fast charging station 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 Portable cable, 10:20 Wall box, 10:20 EVSE cable, 26:58 |
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) Rear HVAC duct (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) 3-spoke, heated (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Heated outside mirrots (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) | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (S) Center console storage (S) Charge port light and lock (S) Cupholders - 2 in center console (S) Fixed roof antenna (S) Kick Plates (O) Rear spoiler (S) Sun visors with extension (S) Tire repair kit - mounted in trunk (S) 3-point ALR (all)/ELR (driver) seatbelts (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electric parking brake (E-PKB) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (S) LATCH System (S) Manual, foot pedal parking brake (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sen (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Power window lockout system (S) Prentesioners and load-limiters on front seatbelts (S) ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (S) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant hea (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 (1 on IP) (S) 8-inch colour LCD touchscreen (S) AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability (S) Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod and other devices (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) Bluetooth Streaming Audio (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD Radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect EV (telematics) (S) NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM (S) NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 7 x speakers with Bose Premium Audio system (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's set with 2-way lumber (S) Heated front seats (S) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Chrome outside door handles (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (S) Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) Fog lights (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf SL | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus |