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Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: which to choose?

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Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: which model is better?

The Kia Niro EV and the Nissan Leaf e+ are two models with a long range compared with other electric vehicles on the market. Both are perceived as leaders in their field. Indeed, the new e+ version of the Nissan Leaf boasts a greater range,now able tosupport a 62 kWh battery.
However, this is still less than the 64 kWhrange of the Kia Niro EV. The Nissan Leaf has other significant advantages that will make you hesitate between the two models.

So, Kia e Niro VS Nissan Leaf: which one to choose? We've compared the various criteria to help you decide!

To approach this comparison, we first confronted the two vehicles in their 64 kWh powertrains, for the Kia Niro EV, and 62 kWh, for the Nissan Leaf e+, choosing their entry-level finishes.

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BMW iX2 eDrive20

Catalog price

46 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

604 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 478 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 8.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 30 min.

XPENG G6 RWD Standard Range

Catalog price

42 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

592 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 435 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 21 min.

Cupra Tavascan VZ

Catalog price

46 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

602 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 517 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 28 min.

VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range

Catalog price

51 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

473 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 447 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Renault Kangoo E-Tech EV45 DC 80kW

Catalog price

38 900 €

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Range (WLTP ): 285 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 24 min.

Fiat E-Ulysse 75 kWh

Catalog price

70 400 €

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Range (WLTP ): 306 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 13.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 38 min.

Citroën ë-Spacetourer 75 kWh

Catalog price

62 720 €

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Citroën ë-Spacetourer 50 kWh

Catalog price

56 720 €

(excluding bonuses)

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Range (WLTP ): 230 km

Hyundai Inster Standard Range

Catalog price

25 000 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

325 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 300 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 11.7 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 29 min.

Opel Frontera 44 kWh

Catalog price

29 000 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

450 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 305 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.1 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp

Catalog price

38 700 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

630 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP): 380 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.4 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 33 min.

Fiat Grande Panda 44 kWh

Catalog price

24 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

396 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP): 320 km

Accélération (0 à 100 km/h): 12 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

BMW i5 Touring eDrive40

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890 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 560 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.1 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 26 min.

Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie Propulsion

Catalog price

44 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

591 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 702 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 20 min.

Volkswagen iD.7 PRO

Catalog price

59 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

822 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 621 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 28 min.

Mercedes EQE 300

Catalog price

69 900 €

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Autonomie (WLTP) : 647 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 33 min.

citroen e C4 3/4

Citroën ë-C4 136 hp

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Range (WLTP ): 420 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9.7 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 26 min.

Renault Megane E-Tech 130ch Autonomie Urbaine

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Range (WLTP ): 300 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 10 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 30 min.

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Citroën ë-C4X 136 hp

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Range (WLTP ): 360 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9.7 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 26 min.

Kia EV3 Long Range

Catalog price

40 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

508 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 600 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.7 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 33 min.

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Kia Niro EV VS Fiat Nissan Leaf

Nissan and Kia: in search of electric power

Nissan positioned itself early on the electric car market with the Leaf. Indeed, the first generations of the Leaf appeared in 2010. This enabled the Japanese automaker to develop its vehicle into Europe's best-selling electric car of 2018, with over 40,000 units sold.

However, the arrival of the Kia e Soul, Hyundai Kona and, of course, the Kia Niro EV have made electric cars with a range exceeding 300 kilometers accessible.range to the general public, thanks to the introduction of 64 kWh batteries.

Today, the Nissan Leaf is catching up with its Leaf e+ version, developing, like the Kia Niro EV, a much more family-oriented positioning aimed at making this electric car the only car in the family.

On the Korean manufacturer side, Kia has recently given a second wind with the new Kia Niro EV scheduled for 2022. Launched in December 2018, this model has succeeded in positioning itself as one of Kia' s flagship electric models and on the market. As one of Europe's favorite family electric cars, this has enabled it to assert itself in the electric car fleet against the BMW i3, Tesla Model 3 and, of course, the Nissan Leaf e+.

Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Performance

Since 2022, the Niro EV has been available with a single 64 kWh powertrain, delivering 150 kW (204 hp).

Kia Niro EV 64 kWh

This engine is available in Motion, Active and Premium trim levels.

The Leaf comes with two engine options. The Leaf 40 kWh, and the Leaf e+ 62 kWh.

Nissan Leaf electric family car

With a 110 kW (150 hp) engine, the Leaf 40 kWh is available in 5 different trim levels: Visia, First, Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna. The Leaf e+, with its 160 kW (218 hp) engine, comes in just two trim levels: N-Connecta and Tekn.

In terms of driving pleasure, both vehicles are capable of lively acceleration. Both are equipped with 4 driving modes: Sport, Normal, Eco and Eco+. However, the Leaf has a clear advantage in terms of power. However, the Niro EV is much more comfort-oriented than the Leaf.

We'll choose the Nissan Leaf for sportiness and the Kia Niro EV for relaxed driving.

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Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Charging and range

Both models have been designed to handle daily commutes as well as long distances.

For Kia, the Korean manufacturer has made it a point of honor to make the Niro EV the only family electric vehicle. The focus is on range, which is one of the biggest obstacles to the purchase of an electric car by the general public.

With a range difference of around 70 kilometers, the Korean SUV stands out from the Japanese manufacturer's city car.

What's more, to optimize the range of electric cars, these two models feature an energy recovery system for braking to ensure greater autonomy, coupled with the four driving modes available (Sport, Normal, Eco, Eco+).

The Nissan Leaf e+ has a range of 385 Km(WLTP standard), according to the Japanese manufacturer, and 270 Km for the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

For the Kia Niro EV 64 kWh, the Korean manufacturer is promising a range of up to 460 km (WLTP standard) in the combined cycle, as well as faster recharging thanks to a new 10.5 kW charger that can use three-phase alternating current.

In terms of charging, the Nissan leaf e+ has a huge advantage. In fact, its standard charging cable can handle domestic plug-in charging without the need for a wallbox an expensive but indispensable tool for most electric cars.

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What's more, a simple 220-volt socket allows the Nissan Leaf e+ to be recharged at home. For fast charging, the CHAdeMO plug provides a 100 kW charge that can take the Leaf e+ from 0 to 80% in 45 minutes.

For the Kia Niro EV, charging is via a Type 2 connector, and the on-board charger has a maximum output of 7.2 kW. This means that a fully discharged battery can be recharged in around 10 hours 30 minutes.

Kia e-Niro vs Nissan Leaf

What's more, fast charging is made possible by a CCS connection. This enables the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in 45 minutes. In the case of electric cars, fast charging is rarely developed to its full potential.

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Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Dimensions and weight

Compared to the Nissan Leaf, Kia's SUV is of course much larger, but it also generates an enormous amount of space for maximum comfort. Not least thanks to the 60/40 split seats, which free up a maximum volume of 1,405 liters. This gives it a considerable advantage in terms of space.

Kia e-Niro vs Nissan Leaf
Kia Niro EV
Nissan Leaf

Indeed, the Nissan Leaf e+ has just 435 liters and 1161 liters with split seats in terms of trunk volume.

kia-e-niro-vs-nissan-leaf

Despite its greater length, the Nissan Leaf is much lighter, confirming its compact positioning against Kia's SUV.

Nevertheless, with its emphasis on comfort and spaciousness, the e Niro is a perfect match for SUV characteristics.

Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Availability and price

Priced from €27,900 for the 40 kWh version (excluding incentives and bonuses), the Nissan Leaf is much less expensive than the Kia Niro EV, which starts at €41,990 for the 64 kWh version in Motion trim.

This price difference is easily explained by the factors identified above. Notably, in terms of range and comfort, the Kia Niro EV is far better equipped than the Nissan Leaf.

But as a reminder, with these two models, the ecological bonus of up to €5,000 is still available to private individuals when purchasing a new electric vehicle in 2023. For companies, the bonus is €3,000.

Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: And the winner is...

Summary of criteria :

Performance: Draw

Autonomy: Victory for the Kia Niro EV

Refill: Draw

Dimensions and weight: KIA e Niro wins the day 

Availability and pricing: Nissan Leaf wins the race

With 1 more point, the Kia Niro EV wins.

It has all the advantages of a classic SUV without the pollution of combustion engines. You'll find this vehicle a pleasure to drive. As previously mentioned for the Kia Niro EV, the manufacturer has developed an electric model aimed primarily at the family.

The Nissan Leaf has all the characteristics of a compact car. We also recommend it for its extraordinary efficiency in urban and suburban use. In this respect, it rivals the Kia Niro EV perfectly, not least thanks to its much more affordable entry-level price.


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