Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | |
| Series | - | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ | Leaf Tekna Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | KONA EV 64 kWh KONA Electric Premium SE |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD | SL Plus | Ultimate 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 | 2019 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe, China, Australia | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | USD 37,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 42,900 (DE, Nov 2020) CNY 249,900 (CN, Nov 2020) | USD 42,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 50,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) GBP 35,895 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 46,500 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 44,870 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 47,950 (IT, Jul 2019) | USD 45,400 (USA, Jan 2021) GBP 41,500 (UK, Jan 2021) |
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 | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 79.9 in 2030 mm | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 51.7 in 1313 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 3551.65 lb 1611 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg |
| Payload | 989.88 lb 449 kg | 897.28 lb 407 kg | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l Weight distribution front / rear (%) - 986 / 762 kg (56/44) Angle of approach - 16.7° Angle of departure - 25.9° | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan | Siemens |
| Model | L13 | EM57 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 370 V | 360 V | - |
| Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4600 - 5800 rpm | 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 375 Nm 38.2 kgm 276.6 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 800 - 4000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | - | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km WLTP: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km | EPA: 215.0 mi / 346.0 km | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | - | EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km |
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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - | 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 | 8.193 | 7.981 |
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) Telescopic 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) Telescopic 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 |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | Front disks size - 11.14 in x 1.1 in Rear disks size - 11.5 in x 0.63 in | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET40 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 215/50R17 91H | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | AESC | LG Chem |
| Model | NCR21700A | - | NCM 622 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 54 kWh | 62 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 2976 | 288 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | 356 V |
| Energy density | 144 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 833.35 lb 378 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection (active) | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - at least 50 kWh. The 53.6 kWh total battery capacity is estimated. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks. | The modules have different shapes with a different number of cells. | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW DC fast charging station, 70 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 100 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Supercharger, 0:30 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:23-11:17 Wall Connector, 5:39 NEMA 14-50, 6:46 NEMA 5-15, 45:08 | DC fast charging station 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 Portable cable, 10:20 Wall box, 10:20 EVSE cable, 26:58 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (S) Center console storage (S) Charge port light and lock (S) Cupholders - 2 in center console (S) Fixed roof antenna (S) Kick Plates (O) Rear spoiler (S) Sun visors with extension (S) Tire repair kit - mounted in trunk (S) 3-point ALR (all)/ELR (driver) seatbelts (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electric parking brake (E-PKB) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (S) LATCH System (S) Manual, foot pedal parking brake (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sen (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Power window lockout system (S) Prentesioners and load-limiters on front seatbelts (S) ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (S) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant hea (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 (1 on IP) (S) 8-inch colour LCD touchscreen (S) AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability (S) Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod and other devices (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) Bluetooth Streaming Audio (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD Radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect EV (telematics) (S) NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM (S) NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 7 x speakers with Bose Premium Audio system (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's set with 2-way lumber (S) Heated front seats (S) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Chrome outside door handles (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (S) Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) Fog lights (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) with audio and smart device integration (S) 315W Infinity premium audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Heads-up Display, pop-up combiner type (S) Multiple Device Connection (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 8 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters, center front, subwoofer) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Leather (S) |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh |