Comparison between:
- 2025 Nissan Ariya EVOLVE+ FWD
- 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Nissan Ariya EVOLVE+ FWD | 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ | |
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| Trim | EVOLVE+ FWD | Platinum+ |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 44,370 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 38,990 (USA, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Gun Metallic Exterior Boulder Gray Pearl Northern Lights Metallic Everest White Pearl Two-tone Deep Ocean Blue Pearl Black Diamond Pearl Two-tone Boulder Gray Pearl Two-tone Everest White Pearl | Deep Ocean Blue Pearl Black Diamond Pearl Gun Metallic Everest White Pearl TriCoat Seabreeze Blue Pearl with Black roof Everest White Pearl TriCoat with Black roof Coulis Red Pearl with Black roof Boulder Gray Pearl with Black roof |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Light Gray | Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.9 in 4646 mm | 173.4 in 4405 mm |
| Width | 74.8 in 1900 mm | 71.3 in 1811 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 85.5 in 2172 mm | 82.6 in 2098 mm |
| Height | 65.4 in 1662 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in 2776 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 23.7 ° |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 36.6 in 930 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Front hip room | 56.0 in 1422 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in 1074 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 31.8 in 808 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2727.0 l 96.30 ft3 2.73 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 645.0 l 22.78 ft3 0.65 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1691.0 l 59.72 ft3 1.69 m3 | 1572.0 l 55.51 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4607.66 lb 2090 kg | 4369.56 lb 1982 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 44 % |
| Payload | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5643.83 lb 2560 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.297 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | AM67 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 352 V | - |
| Power | 178 kW 238.7 hp 242.0 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | Regenerative braking paddles |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 178 kW 238.7 hp 242.0 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.60 s | 7.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 288.9 mi / 465.0 km | EPA, CMB: 259.0 mi / 416.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 91 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 MPGe |
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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
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 | 11.09 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Strut bar (strut brace / strut tower brace) Coil springs Shock absorbers Stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs Shock absorbers Stabilizer bar | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 356 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 ET40 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 V | 235/45R19 V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 87 kWh | 75.1 kWh |
| Type | NCM811 | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 350 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Optional battery heater |
| Additional information | - | V2L - 3.6 kW (adapter required) V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) plug in the cargo area Optional 120V power outlet |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.4 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 130 kW DC 130 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 130 kW, 0:40 DC 50 kW, 1:30 AC 7.4 kW, 14:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 7.2 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Front sonar sensors (S) 2x USB Type-C ports rear (S) Bose Personal Plus audio system with 10 speakers (S) Dual 14.3-inch touchscreens (S) Head-up display (S) Meters/gauges (S) Wireless phone charging pad (S) Rear air vent (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory and power lumbar support (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Automatic windshield wipers with rain sensor (S) Dimming panoramic roof (S) Divide-N-Hide Cargo System (S) Motion-activated power liftgate (S) Roof rails (S) Frameless auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with memory (S) Side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals (S) 64-color customizable ambient lighting (S) LED full center signature lamp (S) TailorFit front and rear (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | AmpR Medium Platform |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya EVOLVE+ FWD | 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ |