Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus
- 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus | 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric SE | |
| Series | - | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | - | Leaf N-Connecta Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | KONA EV SE 48.6 kWh |
| Trim | Standard RWD | SV Plus | SE |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 36,190 (USA, Jul 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Deep Blue Pearl Super Black Two-tone Pearl White TriCoat Pearl White TriCoat Scarlet Ember Tintcoat | Meta Blue Neoteric Yellow Ecotronic Grey Atlas White Mirage Green Cyber Gray Abyss Black Ultimate Red |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 71.9 in 1826 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 79.9 in 2030 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 104.7 in 2660 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 60.2 in 1529 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | - | 33.9 in 861 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - | 32.9 in 836 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | - | 25.9 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 38.3 in 973 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 55.2 in 1402 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 51.7 in 1313 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm | 36.4 in 925 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 722.0 l 25.50 ft3 0.72 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | - | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 3811.79 lb 1729 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 57 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 43 % | - |
| Roof load | - | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | - | 1060.42 lb 481 kg | 1080.27 lb 490 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4872.22 lb 2210 kg | 4651.75 lb 2110 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan | - |
| Model | - | EM57 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V | - |
| Power | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4600 - 5800 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 800 - 4000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL |
| Additional information | - | - | Smart Regenerative System |
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 | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 8.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | EPA, CMB: 211.9 mi / 341.0 km | EPA, CMB: 200.0 mi / 321.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | - | 2.5 |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 11.1 in 283 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.1 in 28 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 11.5 in 292 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.6 in 16 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 7Jx17 ET40 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/50R17 91V | 215/60R17 96H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 59 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 62 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | - | 48.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | AESC | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 192 | 72 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | - | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | 1p72s 1 cells in parallel 72 cells in series |
| 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 | - |
| Battery voltage | - | - | 269 V |
| Weight | - | - | 767.87 lb 348.3 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Air convection (active) | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 400V system 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 | NACS | Type 1 Type 2 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 70 kW | AC 10.8 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:00 AC 7.4 kW, 10:20 AC 2.3 kW, 26:58 | DC 100 kW, 0:43 AC 10.8 kW, 4:55 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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 | - | - | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) New in 2026 - Larger Console Tray |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2025 Nissan Leaf SV Plus | 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric SE |