Nissan Leaf 40 kWh vs Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD

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General Info

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35900. The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as on the used car market.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is a SUV.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2022-… 2021-2025
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA China, Germany, USA
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €35900 €44990
Price Europe (Used) €15890 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 4.8 6.7

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…).

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Range (EPA) 240 km 393 km
Range (WLTP) 285 km 455 km
Range (GCC) 238 km 382 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 40 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.1 km/kWh 6.64 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 7.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) 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 3.6 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 3.3 6.3

Performance

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is rear-wheel drive, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 110 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 148 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 320 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.9 s 6.9 s
Top Speed 144 km/h 217 km/h
Performance Score 3 4.8

Dimensions

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Length 4490 mm 4751 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2030 mm 2129 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1788 mm 1921 mm
Height 1530 mm 1624 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2890 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) 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 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025), but the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Nissan Leaf 40 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1580 kg 1992 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 435 l 854 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1176 l 2041 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 7.7
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