USA EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 60 kWh vs Lucid Air Pure AWD

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) for as low as $11467, while the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) begins at $48995.

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is a Hatchback, whereas the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is a Sedan.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Lucid Air Pure AWD
Years of Production 2022-2025 2023-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA USA
Body Style Hatchback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price USA (Used) $11467 $48995
GCC Score 5 7.6

Range and Efficiency

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025).

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Lucid Air Pure AWD
Range (EPA) 212 mi 410 mi
Range (WLTP) 247 mi 450 mi
Range (GCC) 209 mi 380 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 60 kWh 94 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 59 kWh 92 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi 24.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.54 mi/kWh 4.13 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 10

Charging

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Lucid Air Pure AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 19.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V - Architecture
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 3.8 8.7

Performance

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is front-wheel drive, while the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Lucid Air Pure AWD
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 358 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 480 hp
Motor Torque 251 lb-ft 680 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.8 s 3.6 s
Top Speed 106 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 3.6 6.4

Dimensions

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is longer and wider, but the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is taller.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Lucid Air Pure AWD
Length 176.4 in 195.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.9 in 86.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 70.5 in 76.2 in
Height 61.7 in 55.4 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 116.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024), but the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Lucid Air Pure AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3901 lb 4952 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 23.6 ft3 16.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 30 ft3 22.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 10 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 5.1
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