NIO ES8 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The NIO ES8 leads on cargo space and power.
SUV
2026 ES8 Five-Seat Executive Premium
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
66/100#116 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?
ES8NIO ES8Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Rangeversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+450 kW· 300%
- Cargo space- best on this row+27.1 cu ft· 136%
- Power- best on this row+360 kW· 225%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES8 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| 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 | version not named | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES8 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
NIO ES8Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
81- Different test cycles - not compared.80Charging
3234Performance
10052Practicality
9580
How much is each in the US?
NIO ES8
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- NIO ES8
- 407 miCLTCversion not named
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ES8
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO ES8
- NIO ES8
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 450 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES8
- 3.9 / 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES8 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
- Subaru SolterraSubaru Solterra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $38,495
- Lexus RZNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $50,895
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
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