Comparison between:
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | |
| Series | ZE1 | ZE50 | - |
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| Trim | SL | R135 | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2020 (MY20) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | - | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | - | USD 44,450 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 35,350 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,300 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 38,000 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,950 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,900 (ES, 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 | Steel | - | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black Grey | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 160.9 in 4087 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.4 in 1787 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 80.3 in 2040 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 59.3 in 1506 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 838 mm | 30.3 in 770 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 26.0 in 661 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.5 in 1384 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 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 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg |
| Payload | 943.58 lb 428 kg | 906.1 lb 411 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SCx - 0.75 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Renault | BMW |
| Model | EM57 | R135 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 4200 - 11163 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | 1500 - 3600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 9.50 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - | - |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA, CMB: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP, CMB: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 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 | WLTP, CMB: 17.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ | 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 | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.73 | - |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.1938 | - | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.0 in 280 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.2 in 260 mm | - |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38 kWh | 52 kWh | 37.9 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40 kWh | 54.66 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | - | 120 Ah |
| Manufacturer | AESC | Renault and LG Chem | Samsung SDI |
| Model | - | Z.E. 50 (LGX E78) | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 | - |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - | Pouch |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 24 | 12 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 400 V | 352 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | 168 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | 718.71 lb 326 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Battery heater | Air convection Heat pump | Optional battery heater AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
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 4 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
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 50 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 50 kW | AC 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 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 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 | DC 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:41 AC 11 kW, 3:50 AC 7.4 kW, 5:42 AC 3.7 kW, 11:24 AC 2.8 kW, 15:04 |
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) | 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) | 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) |
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. |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh |