Nissan LEAF vs Tesla Model 3

2026 Nissan LEAF
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2011-Present

Years produced

2017-Present

MSRP

$29,990

MSRP

$36,990

Listings

2041

Listings

5775

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Cramped back seat

Reviews Summary

The 2026 Nissan Leaf represents the latest redesign of Nissan’s pioneering EV since the 2017 model year. This third-generation Leaf boasts more range, up-to-date tech and charging hardware, and new styling that looks more crossover than hatchback. But where the original Leaf was pioneering, the new Leaf returns to a mature segment populated by competent rivals from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Verdict: The new Leaf picks up where the old one left off with low pricing, and it only occasionally reminds you of that.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

214 hp Electric

Engine

425 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

75 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

MPG City

131

MPG City

145

MPG Highway

111

MPG Highway

128

Battery Charge Time (240V)

12 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

11.7 hours
2026 Nissan LEAF
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview

Overview

Years produced
2011-Present
2017-Present
MSRP
$29,990
$36,990
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.0

4.7

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Cramped back seat

Summary

The 2026 Nissan Leaf represents the latest redesign of Nissan’s pioneering EV since the 2017 model year. This third-generation Leaf boasts more range, up-to-date tech and charging hardware, and new styling that looks more crossover than hatchback. But where the original Leaf was pioneering, the new Leaf returns to a mature segment populated by competent rivals from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Verdict: The new Leaf picks up where the old one left off with low pricing, and it only occasionally reminds you of that.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
214 hp Electric
425 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
EV Battery Capacity
75 kWh
82 kWh
MPG City
131
145
MPG Highway
111
128
Battery Charge Time (240V)
12 hours
11.7 hours
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