Head to head
Nissan Leaf e+ vs Tesla Model 3
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model 3 offers more range — 290 miles WLTP against 220 miles, a gap of about 70 miles between charges. The Tesla Model 3 is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 435 litres and 5 in the Nissan Leaf e+. On price the Nissan Leaf e+ starts about £7,990 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model 3 at 6.1s.
On the measured specifications below, the Nissan Leaf e+ leads in 1 area and the Tesla Model 3 in 4.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech