Lotus Emeya vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Lotus Emeya leads on fast-charge peak. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
Sedan
EMEYA R
from CHF 149,865
checked Aug 16, 2026 · lotuscars.com
54/100#81 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?
Lotus EmeyaLotus EmeyaLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+270 kW· 180%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2 cu ft· 11%
- AC charging- best on this row+15 kW· 206%
- Top speed- best on this row+57 mph· 56%
- Torque- best on this row+465 lb-ft· 178%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Emeya | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 900 Sport Carbon | |
| 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 | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version: 900 SPORT | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 600 | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Emeya if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EmeyaNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
85- Different test cycles - not compared.91Charging
9844Performance
10052Practicality
5157
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Emeya
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Lotus Emeya
- 301 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Emeya
- version: 900 Sport Carbon
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Emeya
- Lotus Emeya
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 270 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Emeya
- 2.8 scontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
Compare with others
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 29 sources
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