Comparison
Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Leaf
EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh vs S+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Nissan Leaf 303 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $44,370
Faster charging Tie 35 min each
5-yr energy Nissan Leaf $5,300 vs $4,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $154/mi
Charging winner
Tie
35 min each
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Nissan Leaf
7.2 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh | S+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,370 | $29,990 (better) |
| Range | 289 mi | 303 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 87 kWh (better) | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| DC max | 178 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 65.5 | 68.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 81 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 154 $/mi | 99 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 7.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft (better) | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,150 lb (better) |
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- Slight edge on cargo space: 17 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $44,370 to start, $14,380 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,300 vs $5,300 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Nissan Ariya production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Leaf
| Charging mix | Nissan Ariya | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi | 278 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,900 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,300 | $4,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,000 | $8,900 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Nissan Ariya | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 197 mi | 206 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 172 mi | 180 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CHAdeMO |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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