Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Hatchback
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Model STesla Model S
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 67%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5 cu ft· 25%
- Power- best on this row+340 kW· 212%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 60%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row2.3 h faster· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - 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 | version: Model S Plaid |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Tesla Model S
Range
91100Charging
4480Performance
52100Practicality
5771
How much is each in the US?
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model S
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
- Tesla Model S
Where next
- Tesla Model SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 30 sources
Every source link (77)
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