Tesla Roadster vs Nissan LEAF

2012 Tesla Roadster
2012 Tesla Roadster
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2026 Nissan LEAF
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2007-2012

Years produced

2011-Present

MSRP

MSRP

$29,990

Listings

10

Listings

1665

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Cramped back seat

Reviews Summary

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

Engine

214 hp Electric

Drive Train

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

75 kWh

MPG City

MPG City

131

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

111

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

12 hours
2012 Tesla Roadster
2012 Tesla Roadster
Not Available
Overview
2026 Nissan LEAF
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2012 Tesla Roadster
Not Available
Overview
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2007-2012
2011-Present
MSRP
$29,990
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.0

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
Drive Train
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
EV Battery Capacity
75 kWh
MPG City
131
MPG Highway
111
Battery Charge Time (240V)
12 hours
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