Comparison between:
- 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | |
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| Trim | SV+ | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 34,230 (USA, Sep 2025) | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | 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 | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 173.4 in 4405 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 71.3 in 1811 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.6 in 2098 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in 2690 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Approach angle | 18 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 23.7 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.8 in 808 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1572.0 l 55.51 ft3 1.57 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4230.67 lb 1919 kg | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 56 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 44 % | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.26 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | - |
| Torque | 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 | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 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 | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.40 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 288.0 mi / 463.5 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.14 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.03 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx18 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 94H | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 75.1 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 79 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Envision AESC | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| 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 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 NACS | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 | 2x USB Type-C ports rear (S) 6-speaker audio system (S) Dual 14.3-inch touchscreens (S) Wireless phone charging pad (S) Rear air vent (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's sear (S) Heated front seats (S) Divide-N-Hide Cargo System (S) Manual liftgate (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Manual-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals (S) White ambient lighting (S) TailorFit front (S) | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | AmpR Medium Platform | - |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD |