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General Info
The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $29280. The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $17919 on the used car market.
The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback.
Property
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Years of Production
2022-… Years of Production
2020-2023 Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Japan, UK, USA Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (New)
$29280 Price USA (New)
- Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used)
$9999 Price USA (Used)
$17919 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
4.8 GCC Score
6.4 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…).
Property
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Range (EPA)
149 mi Range (EPA)
249 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
177 mi Range (WLTP)
303 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
148 mi Range (GCC)
249 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
40 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
78 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
39 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
75 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
26.4 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
30.1 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.79 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.32 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.6 Range and Efficiency Score
6.7 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.
Property
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC)
6.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
50 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
150 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Charging Score
3.3 Charging Score
6.4 Charging Score
Performance
The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
110 kW Motor Power (kW)
300 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
148 hp Motor Power (hp)
402 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
236 lb-ft Motor Torque
487 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
7.7 s 0-60 mph
4.5 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
90 mph Top Speed
127 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
3 Performance Score
5.8 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is longer and wider, but the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is taller.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
Property
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Length
176.4 in Length
181.3 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
79.9 in Width (with Mirrors)
78.1 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
70.5 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
73.2 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
61.5 in Height
58.3 in Height
Wheelbase
106.3 in Wheelbase
107.7 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023), but the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.