JMEV 05S vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The JMEV 05S leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
catalog configuration (trim not stated by the source)
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · jmev.com
65/100#128 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
JMEV 05SJMEV 05SLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 50%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.1 cu ft· 26%
- Power- best on this row+5 kW· 3%
- Top speed- best on this row+4 mph· 4%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | JMEV 05S | 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the JMEV 05S if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
JMEV 05SNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
73- Different test cycles - not compared.80Charging
5034Performance
3452Practicality
6680
How much is each in the US?
JMEV 05S
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- JMEV 05S
- CLTC
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
JMEV 05SJMEV 05S
10–80% charge
- Leader
- JMEV 05S
- JMEV 05S
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- JMEV 05S
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- JMEV 05S
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
- JMEV 05SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
JMEV 05S vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac LyriqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $29,410
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $59,400
- Honda PrologueNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 4 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
- GAC Aion VGAC Aion V scores 2 higher
- Score
- 67
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 22 sources
Every source link (45)
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