Buick Electra L7 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Buick Electra L7 leads on fast-charge peak. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
Sedan
L7 2026 702 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
54/100#70 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?
Electra L7Buick Electra L7Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+370 kW· 247%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.8 cu ft· 32%
- Power- best on this row+122 kW· 76%
- Top speed- best on this row+35 mph· 34%
- Torque- best on this row+21 lb-ft· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick Electra L7 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Buick Electra L7 if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Buick Electra L7Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
94- Different test cycles - not compared.91Charging
10044Performance
7552Practicality
4357
How much is each in the US?
Buick Electra L7
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Buick Electra L7
- CLTC
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Buick Electra L7Electra L7
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick Electra L7
- Buick Electra L7
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 370 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Buick Electra L7
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
- Buick Electra L7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Buick Electra L7 vs
- Chevrolet Blazer EVChevrolet Blazer EV scores 2 higher
- Score
- 56
- Price
- from $45,000
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Uncharted scores 3 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- from $43,795
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Li Auto i6 (理想i6) scores 4 higher
- Score
- 58
- Price
- from CN¥249,800
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 2 higher
- Score
- 56
- Price
- from CN¥196,900
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $40,595
- Toyota C-HRNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $7,010
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $37,000
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 8 higher
- Score
- 62
- Price
- from $39,995
- Honda PrologueHonda Prologue scores 7 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 20 sources
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