Comparison between:
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | |
| Series | ZE1 | - | ZE50 |
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| Model alias | Leaf Tekna Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | - | - |
| Trim | SL Plus | 42 kWh | R135 |
| Model year | 2019 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | 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 | Hatchback |
| Materials | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | - |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | - |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm | - |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 in 2030 mm | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Height | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm | - |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | - |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | - |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 51.7 in 1313 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 31.9 in 810 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 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | - |
| Payload | 897.28 lb 407 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 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° | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | BMW | Renault |
| Model | EM57 | - | R135 |
| Electric motor type | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 5800 rpm | 4800 rpm | 4200 - 11163 rpm |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 800 - 4000 rpm | - | 1500 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.20 s | 9.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 215.0 mi / 346.0 km | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.193 | 9.665 | - |
| Additional information | - | Transmission type: GE1B | - |
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) Shock absorbers | - |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | 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 | 7Jx17 ET40 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 91H | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | Samsung SDI | Renault and LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | Z.E. 50 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 62 kWh | 42.2 kWh | 54.66 kWh |
| Number of cells | 288 | - | 192 |
| Number of modules | 3 | - | 12 |
| Voltage | - | 352 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 168 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | - | 718.71 lb 326 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (active) | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | The modules have different shapes with a different number of cells. | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW DC fast charging station, 70 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW Wallbox 22 kW, 22 kW DC charging, 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, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 100 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging station 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 Wall box, 10:20 Portable cable, 10:20 EVSE cable, 26:58 | DC fast charging, 0:41 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24 Household charging, 15:04 | DC charging, 0:50-1:03 Wallbox 22 kW, 2:22 Wallbox 11 kW, 4:44 Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7:02 Wallbox 3.7 kW, 14:04 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Pasrking Assistance (O) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (S) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) ConnectedDrive Services (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Wi-Fi hotspot (O) Wireless charging pad (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights with cornering lights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Electronic Brown Trim (S) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather and cloth (S) Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S) Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. | - |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 |