Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X 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
SUV
2026 Model X All-Wheel Drive
1 of 4 versions
No US price yet
43/100#80 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Model XTesla Model X
- 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+17.1 cu ft· 86%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 60%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row2 h faster· 14%
- Top speed- best on this row+53 mph· 52%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Tesla Model X
Range
91100Charging
4475Performance
5295Practicality
5780
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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 X
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Tesla Model X
- 352 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Tesla Model XModel X
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model X
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Tesla Model X
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
- Tesla Model X
- 3.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $40,595
- Toyota C-HRNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $7,010
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $37,000
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 8 higher
- Score
- 62
- Price
- from $39,995
- Honda PrologueHonda Prologue scores 7 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (76)
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