Comparison between:
- 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh
- 2025 Nissan Leaf S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh | 2025 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | KONA EV Standard Range | Leaf Acenta |
| Trim | 48.4 kWh | S |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 28,140 (USA, Jul 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Engine Red Atlas White Ultimate Red Ecotronic Gray Sailing Blue Abyss Black Serenity White Meta Blue Cypress Green | Glacier White Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Deep Blue Pearl Super Black |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4355 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1825 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in 2660 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 861 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.2 in 1402 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in 925 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 466.0 l 16.46 ft3 0.47 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 58 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 42 % |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | - |
| Payload | 925.94 lb 420 kg | 998.69 lb 453 kg |
| GVWR | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg | 4508.45 lb 2045 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | Smart Regenerative System | Maximum motor speed - 10500 rpm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 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 | WLTP, CMB: 234.3 mi / 377.0 km | EPA, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 99 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | - |
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 |
| Additional information | Gear ratio - 10.65 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | 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 | 12.0 in 305 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 38 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 40 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 48.4 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | AESC |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 72 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch |
| Cell configuration | 1p72s 1 cells in parallel 72 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 |
| Battery voltage | 295 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | - | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 727.53 lb 330 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Volume | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | 400V system Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | 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 2 CCS2 | Type 1 Type 2 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.4 kW DC 100 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 100 kW, 0:41 AC 10.4 kW, 4:55 | DC 50 kW, 0:40 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 6.6 kW, 7:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) | - |
| 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh | 2025 Nissan Leaf S |