Nissan Leaf 40 kWh vs Honda Clarity Electric

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General Info

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35900. The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is a Sedan.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Honda Clarity Electric
Years of Production 2022-… 2017-2019
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA Japan
Body Style Hatchback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (New) €35900 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €15890 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 4.8 4.2

Range and Efficiency

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019).

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Honda Clarity Electric
Range (EPA) 240 km 143 km
Range (WLTP) 285 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 238 km 136 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 40 kWh 25.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39 kWh 24.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km 17.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.1 km/kWh 5.62 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 4.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 50 kW.

The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 6.6 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Honda Clarity Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.6 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 3.3 3.4

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) has more power, the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Honda Clarity Electric
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 110 kW 120 kW
Motor Power (hp) 148 hp 161 hp
Motor Torque 320 Nm 300 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.9 s 9.6 s
Top Speed 144 km/h 161 km/h
Performance Score 3 3

Dimensions

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Honda Clarity Electric
Length 4490 mm 4895 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2030 mm 1877 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1788 mm - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 1530 mm 1478 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2751 mm

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Honda Clarity Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1580 kg 1825 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 435 l 405 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1176 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 4.9
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