Comparison between:
- 2012 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2013 Renault Zoe Q210

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2012 Nissan Leaf SL	2013 Renault Zoe Q210
Series	ZE0	ZE20

Trim	SL	Q210
Model year	2012 (MY12)	2013 (MY13)
Market	-	Europe

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel	Steel
Exterior colors	Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red	Energy Blue Calico Grey Neptune Grey Diamond Black Brazil Brown Arctic White Iceberg Blue
Interior colors	Light Grey	Light blue
Number of doors	5	5
Number of seats	5	4
Length	175.0 in 4445 mm	160.8 in 4084 mm
Width	69.7 in 1770 mm	68.1 in 1730 mm
Width with mirrors	77.4 in 1967 mm	76.6 in 1945 mm
Height	61.0 in 1550 mm	61.5 in 1562 mm
Wheelbase	106.3 in 2700 mm	101.9 in 2588 mm
Front track	60.6 in 1539 mm	59.5 in 1511 mm
Rear track	60.4 in 1534 mm	59.4 in 1510 mm
Front overhang	-	33.0 in 839 mm
Rear overhang	-	25.9 in 657 mm
Clearance	6.3 in 160 mm	4.7 in 120 mm
Front headroom	41.2 in 1047 mm	35.6 in 904 mm
Rear headroom	37.3 in 948 mm	32.5 in 826 mm
Front shoulder room	54.3 in 1379 mm	53.7 in 1365 mm
Rear shoulder room	52.5 in 1334 mm	52.0 in 1320 mm
Front hip room	51.5 in 1308 mm	54.5 in 1384 mm
Rear hip room	50.0 in 1270 mm	54.7 in 1390 mm
Front legroom	42.1 in 1069 mm	-
Rear legroom	33.3 in 846 mm	-
Passenger volume	2617.0 l 92.42 ft³ 2.62 m³	-
Total volume	3194.0 l 112.80 ft³ 3.19 m³	-
Trunk volume	410.6 l 14.50 ft³ 0.41 m³	338.0 l 11.94 ft³ 0.34 m³
Maximum trunk volume	679.6 l 24.00 ft³ 0.68 m³	1225.0 l 43.26 ft³ 1.23 m³
Curb weight	3401.73 lb 1543 kg	3236.39 lb 1468 kg
Payload	923.74 lb 419 kg	1047.2 lb 475 kg
GVWR	4323.26 lb 1961 kg	4283.58 lb 1943 kg
Drag coefficient	0.29 Cd	0.29 Cd

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Nissan	Continental
Model	EM61	Q210 / 5Agen2
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Front
Voltage	345 V	-
Power	80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps	65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps
Maximum power RPM	-	3000 - 11300 rpm
Torque	280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb	220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	-	250 - 2500 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes
Additional information	-	Motor type: 5AM450

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps	65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps
Total system torque	280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb	220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	83.9 mph 135.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	-	13.50 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	9.90 s	-

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km
EPA, CMB: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km

NEDC, CMB: 130.5 mi / 210.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe

NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

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	10.4 m 34.12 ft	10.56 m 34.65 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	-	2.71

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	7.9377	9.3

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)	MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Single wishbone
Rear suspension	Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Drums
Additional information	Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET40

6Jx15 ET40

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 89H

185/65R15 88Q
195/65R16

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Usable (net) battery capacity	21.5 kWh	22 kWh
Total (gross) battery capacity	24 kWh	25.92 kWh
Manufacturer	AESC	Renault and LG Chem
Type	Lithium-Ion	NCM (NMC)
Cathode materials	-	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)
Number of cells	192	192
Battery cell format	Pouch	-
Cell configuration	2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 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	48	12
Battery voltage	364.8 V	400 V
Energy density	157 Wh/kg	-
Weight	601.86 lb 273 kg	639.34 lb 290 kg
Volume	485.0 l 17.13 ft³ 0.48 m³	-
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Thermal Management	Air convection Battery heater	Air convection
Minimum ambient temperature	-25 °C -13 °F	-25 °C -13 °F
Maximum ambient temperature	49 °C 120.2 °F	-
Additional information	Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery	Cell capacity - 36 Ah Cell voltage - 3.75 V Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1
Type 4

Type 2

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 2.3 kW
AC 3.7 kW
AC 7.4 kW
AC 11 kW
AC 22 kW
AC 43 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC 50 kW, 0:23-0:29
AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00
AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00

AC 43 kW, 0:31
AC 22 kW, 1:00
AC 11 kW, 2:00
AC 7.4 kW, 2:58
AC 3.7 kW, 5:57
AC 2.3 kW, 9:34

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Cargo cover (S)
Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S)
Tire repair kit (S)
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S)
Brake Assist (BA) (S)
Child safety rear door locks (S)
Child seat upper tether anchor (S)
Electric parking brake (S)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S)
Energy-absorbing steering column (S)
Front and rear crumple zones (S)
LATCH (S)
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S)
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S)
Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S)
RearView Monitor (S)
Side door guard beams (S)
Standard Roadside Assistance (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 (S)
7-inch display (S)
AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM (S)
Auxiliary input jack (S)
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S)
CARWINGS telematics (S)
HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S)
Nissan Navigation System (S)
6 x Speakers (S)
Standard trip computer (S)
USB port (S)
XM Satellite Radio (S)
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (S)
Rear HVAC duct (S)
4-way manual front passenger's seat (S)
6-way manual driver's seat (S)
60/40-split folding rear seats (S)
Heated front and rear seats (S)
3-spoke, heated (S)
Nissan Intelligent Key (S)
Power door locks with auto locking (S)
Power windows (S)
Remote charge door release (S)
Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S)
Heated outside mirrots (S)
Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S)
Automatic on/off headlights (S)
Fog lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S)

Zen Take Care by Renault - active scent diffuser, ioniser, toxicity sensor (S)
ABS with emergency brake assist (S)
Carbon particles air filter (S)
Driver and passenger front airbags (S)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (S)
Electronic stability control (S)
Fix4Sure anti-submarining seats at front and rear (S)
Front seats designed and tested to reduce the risk of whiplash (S)
Hazard warning lights activated automatically in the event of emergency braking (S)
Head and thorax front side airbags (S)
Hill start assist (S)
Isofix mounting system on the rear side seats and front passenger seat (S)
Passenger Restraint Cushion airbags in the front seats (S)
Rear parking camera (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Standard speed limiter / cruise control (S)
Three-point seatbelts with force limiters at the rear (S)
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners at the front (S)
Traction control and understeer control (S)
Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S)
4*20W speakers (S)
7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S)
Hands-free keycard (S)
Renault R-Link with navigation, radio, telephone, Bluetooth (S)
6 x speakers with a 4*35W 3D Sound by Arkamys (S)
Z.E. Digital - remote access to R-Link store (S)
My Z.E. Inter@ctive - remote battery charging and air conditioning/heating activation (S)
With auto humidity level adjustment (S)
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S)
Leather-trimmed (S)
Power rear windows (S)
Automatic halogen headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
Dark interior ambience (S)
Zen interior with Teflon upholstery protection (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Renault Zoe Q210 with a 22 kWh battery (usable capacity) does not change for the model years 2014, 2015, 2016 and is discontinued in 2017.

2012 Nissan Leaf SL

2013 Renault Zoe Q210