Comparison between:
- 2012 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2012 Nissan Leaf SV | 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
 |  | |
| Trim | SV | Long Range Dual Motor |
| Model year | 2012 | 2023 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe, China |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Auminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Zinc Nappa leather Jupiter Nappa leather Black animal welfare wool Black bio-attributed MicroTech |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 192.9 in 4900 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 83.5 in 2120 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 117.5 in 2985 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | - |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 7.9 in 201 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 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 | - |
| 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 | 484.0 l 17.09 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3353.23 lb 1521 kg | 5696.74 lb 2584 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Height - 1614 mm (Europe) Height - 1627 mm (other markets) Ground clearance - 201 mm (Europe) Ground clearance - 211 mm (other markets) Towing capacity - 2200 kg Roof carrying capacity - 100 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | - |
| Model | EM61 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 345 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | - |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | Total system power - 360 kW Total system torque - 840 Nm Total system power with Performance Pack - 380 kW Total system torque with Performance Pack - 910 kW |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | - |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-100 km/h with Performance pack - 4.7 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: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km WLTP: 379.0 mi / 610.0 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | - |
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) | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Independent Multi-link |
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 - 400 mm drilled with Brembo 4-piston calipers Rear -390 mm standard single-piston |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 204 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 17 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 400 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) | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Prismatic cells in aluminum case with boron steel reinforcement Bi-directional charging |
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 | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 250 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 | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | DC charging, 0:30 AC charging, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) 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) 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) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) | Automatic folding towbar (O) 360° and rear-view cameras (S) Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (S) Active High Beam Assist (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) 9 x airbags (S) Blind Spot Information System (S) 5 x cameras (S) Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake (S) Direct assistance with Connect and SOS buttons (S) 2 x driver monitoring sensors (S) Forward collision avoidance (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Occupant Detection System (S) Park Assist (S) Pilot Assist (S) Pilot pack with LiDAR (O) Post-impact braking (S) Power child safety locks (S) 5 x radars (S) Rear light warning sequence (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off Road Mitigation (S) SmartZone (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 14.5-inch Centre display (S) 9-inch Driver's display (S) Android AUtomotive OS with Google Assistant (S) Approach zones (S) Bowers & Wilkinson premium sound with 25 speakers (O) Head-up display (O) Polestar Connect (S) SirusXM radio (S) USB-C connectors (2 front, 2 rear) (S) Wireless charging in front armrest (S) 3-zone electronic climate control (S) Advanced air cleaning with air particulate sensor and CleanZone (S) Front seats with memory (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Rear head restraints (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Power operated steering wheel (S) Clear glass rear windows (O) Foot-operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (O) Heated wiper blades (S) IR and laminated acoustic windscreen (O) Panoramic glass sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Retractable door handles with proximity sensing (S) Soft-close doors (O) Tinted Rear Windows (S) Windshield wipers with integrated nozzles (S) Auto-dimming side mirrors (O) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Frameless, heated, folding, and electrically adjustable side mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) LED headlights (S) Megapixel HD LED headlights (O) Rear light bar (S) Animal welfare wool (O) Bio-attributed MicroTech (S) Perforated Nappa leather (O) |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf SV | 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor |