Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2026 Nissan Leaf S+
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 | 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | Standard RWD | eDrive40 | S+ |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | - | USD 29,990 (USA, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe | Crossover |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Deep Ocean Blue Pearl Black Diamond Pearl Gun Metallic Everest White Pearl TriCoat |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 173.4 in 4405 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 71.3 in 1811 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.6 in 2098 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.1 in 1577 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | - | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - | - |
| Approach angle | - | - | 18 ° |
| Departure angle | - | - | 23.7 ° |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | - | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | - | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | - | 31.8 in 808 mm |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1572.0 l 55.51 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg | 4206.42 lb 1908 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 45.1 % | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 54.9 % | 44 % |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | - | HA0001N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Silicon Carbide inverter | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.60 s | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | 5.40 s | 7.40 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: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 333.0 mi / 535.9 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | - | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 121 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | - |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 11.12 | - |
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) | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-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 | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 215/55R18 94H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 84.3 kWh | 75.1 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | 79 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | - | Envision AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic | 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 |
| Battery voltage | - | 398.5 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | 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 | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 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 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | 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 | 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) | - | 4-speaker audio system (S) Dual 12.3-inch touchscreens (S) 6-way manually adjustable front seats (S) Manual liftgate (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Manual-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) White ambient lighting (S) Cloth (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | AmpR Medium Platform |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ |