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Nissan Leaf vs Honda e
The Honda e and Nissan Leaf are compact electric hatchbacks designed for everyday use. The Honda e focuses on city driving with a tight turning radius and simple tech. The Nissan Leaf fits buyers who want a more established EV with broader range choices and practicality for city and suburban driving.
Range differs. The Honda e offers around 220 km (137 miles) WLTP, suited for short trips around town. The Nissan Leaf offers more range, with versions around 240 km to over 360 km (150–225+ miles WLTP) depending on battery size. Charging also differs. The Honda e’s DC fast‑charging capability is limited and slower, so long stops add only modest range. The Leaf supports stronger DC charging in larger battery versions, meaning quicker top‑ups on longer trips.
Price reflects positioning. The Honda e sits at a higher entry price for a small urban EV. The Nissan Leaf spans more variants with wider price bands, including lower entry points. Availability varies. The Leaf is sold widely across Europe, Japan, and North America. The Honda e has more limited markets, mainly in Europe and Japan. This comparison guides you on whether you need a compact urban EV or a more range‑flexible compact EV.
Other EVs in Honda’s line include upcoming models such as the Honda Prologue SUV. In Nissan’s range, the Leaf sits alongside newer models like the Ariya SUV, covering larger and longer‑range EV needs.
The Honda e offers tight city handling, modern interior layout, and straightforward controls but has low range and slower charging. The Nissan Leaf offers higher range options, stronger charging on bigger batteries, and wider availability but has more conventional design and less premium cabin feel.
Quick verdict; Choose the Honda e for pure city use. Choose the Nissan Leaf for range and wider use cases.
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MODEL
| Models |
Nissan Leaf 40kWh Nissan Leaf 62kWh Honda e Advance |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2017, October 2019, May |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2018, February - Nissan Leaf 40kWh Available to order. Released 2019 - Nissan Leaf 62kWh Available to order. Released 2020 |
| Country of origin | Japan Japan |
| Base Price |
$ 27,400 € 29,990 £ 25,990 - Nissan Leaf 40kWh $ 32,400 € 37,550 £ 30,440 - Nissan Leaf 62kWh € 38,000 £ 34,160 |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
FWD 150 hp (110 kW) - Nissan Leaf 40kWh FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Nissan Leaf 62kWh RWD 154 hp (113 kW) |
| Torque |
320 Nm (236 lb-ft)- Nissan Leaf 40kWh 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) - Nissan Leaf 62kWh 315 Nm (232 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
7.9 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Leaf 40kWh 6.9 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Leaf 62kWh 8.3 sec 0-62 mph |
| Max Speed |
89 mph (144 km/h) - Nissan Leaf 40kWh 98 mph (157 km/h) - Nissan Leaf 62kWh 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
38 kWh usable, 40 kWh total - Nissan Leaf 40kWh 58 kWh usable, 62 kWh total - Nissan Leaf 62kWh 29 kWh usable, 35.5 kWh total |
| Tech | Li-ion 360V Water-cooled Li-ion 355V |
| Range |
168 mi WLTP (151 mi EPA, 124 mi NEDC) - Nissan Leaf 40kWh 239 mi WLTP (226 mi EPA, 155 mi NEDC) - Nissan Leaf 62kWh 137 mi WLTP |
| Consumption |
300 Wh/mi EPA (332 Wh/mi WLTP) - Nissan Leaf 40kWh 290 Wh/mi WLTP (310 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Leaf 62kWh 277 Wh/mi WLTP |
| Recuperation |
1 level, on/off button Yes, automatic level adjustment |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 6.6 kW AC, 0-100% in 8 hours - Nissan Leaf 40kWh Type 2 6.6 kW AC, 0-100% in 11 hours 30 min - Nissan Leaf 62kWh Type 2 6.6 kW, 0-100% in 5 hours 59 min |
| DC Charging |
CHAdeMO 50 kW max, 0-80% in 40 min - Nissan Leaf 40kWh CHAdeMO 100 kW max, 0-80% in 45 min - Nissan Leaf 62kWh CCS 100 kW max, 0-80% in 36 min CCS 100 kW max, 0-80% in 36 min |
| Others |
Vehicle to load (V2L) 230V electrical outlet (1.5 KW max) on the center console |
BODY
| Type |
5 door hatchback, 5 seats 5 door hatchback, 4 seats |
| Platform | e-Powertrain |
| Dimensions |
4490 x 1788 x 1530 mm (176.8 x 70.4 x 60.2 in)
3894 x 1752 x 1512 mm (153.3 x 69.0 x 59.5 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.28 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm (106.3 in) 2538 mm (99.9 in) |
| Clearance | 150 mm (5.9 in) 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1580 kg unladen, 1995 kg gross - Nissan Leaf 40kWh EU: 1756 kg unladen, 2140 kg gross - Nissan Leaf 62kWh EU: 1520 kg unladen, 1870 kg gross |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear torsion beam axle Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R16, R17 R16, R17 |
| Trunk/Boot |
EU: 435 l, 1176 l max - Nissan Leaf 40kWh EU: 420 l, 1161 l max - Nissan Leaf 62kWh EU: 171 l, 861 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet |
No No |
| Towing | No No |
| Others | Digital Side Mirrors |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 5" or 7" or 8" touchscreen Two 12.3" touchscreens, two 6" (Side Camera Mirror System) |
| Driver's Display | 7" 9" |
| Head-Up | No No |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated front seats |
| Roof | No glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, ProPilot autonomous parking Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking |
| Connectivity | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wired or Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Front view camera and radar. Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent Around View Monitor, High Beam Assist Front radar and camera. Automatic front emergency braking with pedestrian & cyclist recognition, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Lead Car Departure Notification, Blind Spot Warning |
| Crash Tests | NCAP 2018: 5 stars, NHTSA 2020-2022: 5 stars NCAP 2020: 4 stars |
Note
| Others | Nissan Leaf 62kWh Also known as Nissan Leaf e+, Nissan Leaf Plus For China market only, dubbed as GAC Honda e:NP1 |
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