Comparison
Nissan Leaf vs Subaru Uncharted
S+ vs Premium FWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Subaru Uncharted 308 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $34,995
Faster charging Subaru Uncharted 28 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Subaru Uncharted $4,300 vs $3,950
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Subaru Uncharted
308 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $114/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Uncharted
28 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Uncharted
257 Wh/mi vs 278 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Nissan Leaf | Subaru Uncharted |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | S+ | Premium FWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $29,990 (better) | $34,995 |
| Range | 303 mi | 308 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh | 257 Wh/mi • 3.89 mi/kWh (better) |
| 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 | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 68.6 | 69.9 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 99 $/mi (better) | 114 $/mi |
| Cargo | 15 cu ft | 23 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $34,995 to start, $5,005 less.
Pick the Subaru Uncharted if…
- You want lower running costs: about $3,950 vs $4,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 23 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Nissan Leaf vs Subaru Uncharted
| Charging mix | Nissan Leaf | Subaru Uncharted |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi | 257 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,150 | $2,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,300 | $3,950 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,900 | $8,200 |
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 | Subaru Uncharted | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 206 mi | 209 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 180 mi | 183 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 55 min |
| DC port | CHAdeMO | NACS |
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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