Comparison between:
- 2018 Nissan Leaf S
- 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Nissan Leaf S | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | |
| Series | ZE1 | - | - |
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| Trim | S | - | 38.3 kWh |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2018 (MY18) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | - | North America, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 37,495 (USA, May 2017) KRW 47,790,000 (South Korea, Dec 2017) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium | Aluminium High tensile strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver |
| Interior colors | Black | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 176.0 in 4470 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 71.7 in 1820 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 32.9 in 836 mm | 34.6 in 880 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 28.7 in 730 mm | 35.0 in 890 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 39.5 in 1004 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 55.0 in 1396 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 53.8 in 1366 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 44.7 in 1136 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 31.5 in 800 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3432.6 lb 1557 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg |
| Payload | 1020.74 lb 463 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Curb weight excludes driver weight. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | 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 | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 0 - 8810 rpm | 2850 - 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | - | 1000 - 2850 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Normal Sport Drive Low | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 6.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | EPA, CMB: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | EPA, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, HWY: 121 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.91 | 2.85 |
| Additional information | - | - | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 |
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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.1938 | 7.05 | 7.412 |
Suspension
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) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 10.9 in 276 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.4 in 264 mm | - |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 205/55R16 215/50R17 H | 205/60R16 R |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38 kWh | - | 38.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40 kWh | - | 40.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity | - | 60 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | AESC | LG Energy Solution | LG Chem |
| Model | - | LGX N2.1 | LGX E63 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 192 | 288 | 176 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | - | 3p96s 3 cells in parallel 96 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 | 10 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 350 V | 319.4 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | 230 Wh/kg | 112.4 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 791.46 lb 359 kg |
| Volume | - | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
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 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW AC 7.68 kW DC 80 kW | AC 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 50 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 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 | DC 80 kW, 0:36-0:45 AC 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 AC 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 AC 1.44 kW, 41:40-50:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:23 DC 50 kW, 0:46 AC 7.2 kW, 5:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 5-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) | 16-inch steel wheels and 205/55R16 all-season blackwall tires (O) Aluminium sill plates (O) Black grille (O) Cargo cover (S) Dark silver grille (O) Incomplete vehicle designation (O) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Drag control (S) Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags, includes Passenger Sensing System (O) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (O) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Following Distance Indicator (O) Forward Collision Alert (O) Four-channel ABS (S) Front Pedestrian Braking (O) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Head-curtain side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted for front outboard seating positions (O) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O) LATCH system (S) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Tire inflation kit (O) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) 12V power outlet (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system with subwoofer (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Keyless open and push-button start (S) OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for up to 7 devices (S) SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (O) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 6-way manual-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (O) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Automatic heated steering wheel (O) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Steering Wheel Adjustment (S) Intermittent windshield and rear window wiper (S) Power front windows (S) Rear window electric defogger (S) Automatic rearview mirror (O) Digital rearview mirror using a rear-facing camera (O) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable manual-folding side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with intergrated turn signals (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) IntelliBeam headlamps (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) All-Weather Cargo Mat (O) All-Weather Floor Mats, front and rear (O) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf S | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh |