Leapmotor C16 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Leapmotor C16 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
66/100#51 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C16Leapmotor C16Leaf (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+66 kW· 79%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.7 cu ft· 24%
- Top speed- best on this row+16 mph· 16%
- Torque- best on this row+5 lb-ft· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C16 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | 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 | - 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C16 if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
- Stronger on range
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C16Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
53- Different test cycles - not compared.81Charging
4643Performance
6953Practicality
9580
How much is each in the US?
Leapmotor C16
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Leapmotor C16C16
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Leapmotor C16
- Leapmotor C16
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Leapmotor C16
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 66 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Leapmotor C16
- 6.4 / 6.4 / 7 scontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
Compare with others
Leapmotor C16 vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Toyota C-HRNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $7,010
- Score
- 74
- Price
- from $37,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 76
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac VistiqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $47,510
- Score
- 72
- Price
- from $77,500
- Subaru UnchartedNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $13,805
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $43,795
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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