AITO M9 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The AITO M9 leads on fast-charge peak. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 M9 Max+ · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 3 versions
No US price yet
50/100#128 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
AITO M9AITO M9Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.7 cu ft· 30%
- Power- best on this row+337 kW· 211%
- Torque- best on this row+235 lb-ft· 90%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | AITO M9 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | version not named |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version not named | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version not named | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the AITO M9 if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
AITO M9Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
98- Different test cycles - not compared.91Charging
4744Performance
8752Practicality
6357
How much is each in the US?
AITO M9
No US price yet
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- AITO M9
- CLTC
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
AITO M9AITO M9
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- AITO M9
- AITO M9
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- AITO M9
- 4.6 sversion not named
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
Compare with others
AITO M9 vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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