Comparison between:
- 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh
- 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | |
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| Trim | 81.4 kWh | 75 kWh | Premium RWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 42,490 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White | Luminous Teal FUJI Sunset Red Pearl White Sukumo Blue Ceramic Gray Gun Metallic | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.3 in 4300 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1850 mm | 71.3 in 1810 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 | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in 2680 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 63.5 in 1614 mm | - | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 63.4 in 1611 mm | - | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | 31.9 in 810 mm | - | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.9 in 810 mm | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | - | - | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 | 437.0 l 15.43 ft3 0.44 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 | 1052.0 l 37.15 ft3 1.05 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg | 4151.3 lb 1883 kg | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 56 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 44 % | - |
| GVWR | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | - | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | 2149.51 lb 975 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1102.31 lb 500 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.263 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | - | *Luggage capacity for Europe is measured according to the VDA standards | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | DU Cat 2 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 400 V | - | 320 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5000 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 7.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 375.3 mi / 604.0 km | EPA, CMB: 346.0 mi / 556.8 km EPA, CMB: 363.0 mi / 584.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.2 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 140 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 137 MPGe EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe EPA, HWY: 128 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.55 | - | 9.03 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 2.66 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent 4-link | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - | 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 | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 | 7Jx18 7.5Jx19 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H | 215/55R18 235/45R19 | 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 | - |
| Battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | - | 77.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 237.3 Ah | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Envision AESC | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | - | BT37 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | - | - | 4416 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 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 |
| Battery voltage | 343 V | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 150 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - | 1058.22 lb 480 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | 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 | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | 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 2 CCS2 | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | AmpR Medium Platform | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD |