Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs Volvo EC40
The Volvo EC40 leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EC40
1 of 10 versions
No US price yet
67/100#50 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)EC40Volvo EC40
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 20%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.7 cu ft· 40%
- Power- best on this row+25 kW· 16%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 53%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| 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)Volvo EC40
Range
8083Charging
3449Performance
5256Practicality
8059
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Volvo EC40
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EC40
- EPA
Which charges faster?
Volvo EC40EC40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
- Volvo EC40
- 7.3 sversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Where next
Compare with others
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
Volvo EC40 vs
- Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen ID.4 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $45,095
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 2 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $39,995
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Uncharted scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $43,795
- Genesis Electrified GV70Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $58,500
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
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