Comparison
Nissan Leaf vs Toyota bZ4X
S+ vs bZ XLE FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Nissan Leaf 303 mi vs 236 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $34,980
Faster charging Toyota bZ4X 30 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Toyota bZ4X $4,300 vs $4,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 236 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $148/mi
Charging winner
Toyota bZ4X
30 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Toyota bZ4X
258 Wh/mi vs 278 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Toyota bZ4X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Nissan Leaf
7.2 s vs 8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Nissan Leaf | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | S+ | bZ XLE FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $29,990 (better) | $34,980 |
| Range | 303 mi (better) | 236 mi |
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh | 258 Wh/mi • 3.88 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 75 kWh (better) | 54.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 68.6 (better) | 62.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 81 mi (better) | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 99 $/mi (better) | 148 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 s (better) | 8 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 15 cu ft | 16 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 2,150 lb | 3,307 lb (better) |
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $34,980 to start, $4,990 less.
- You drive long days: 303 vs 236 miles of rated range.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 3,307 lb vs 2,150 lb.
5-year energy cost: Nissan Leaf vs Toyota bZ4X
| Charging mix | Nissan Leaf | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi | 258 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $2,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,300 | $4,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,900 | $8,250 |
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 Leaf | Toyota bZ4X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 206 mi | 160 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 180 mi | 140 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 90 min |
| DC port | CHAdeMO | CCS1 |
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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