Lotus Eletre vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
55/100#65 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
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $199,910
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EletreLotus EletreLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 133%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.3 cu ft· 21%
- Power- best on this row+290 kW· 181%
- AC charging- best on this row+15 kW· 206%
- Top speed- best on this row+63 mph· 62%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Eletre | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Eletre if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EletreNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
9191Charging
8344Performance
8852Practicality
6957
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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 (EPA)
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Lotus Eletre
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- $199,910
Where next
Compare with others
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
Every source link (106)
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