Comparison

Nissan Leaf vs Volvo EX3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Nissan Leaf 303 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX3 40 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile Nissan Leaf 5.2 vs 4.8

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $149/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX3
26 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 292 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volvo EX3
76.4 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Nissan Leaf Volvo EX3
Trim used SV 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $29,990 $38,950
Range 303 mi 261 mi
Efficiency 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 75 kWh 64 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type Hatchback SUV
DC max 100 kW 153 kW
AC max 7 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 26 min
Roadtrip score 61.8 73.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 71 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 99 $/mi 149 $/mi
Top speed 99 mph 112 mph
Cargo 15 cu ft 11 cu ft
Tow rating 2,150 lb 3,086 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Nissan Leaf if you want the longer rated range (303 mi vs 261 mi).
  • Choose Volvo EX3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 26 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $149/mi).

Weighted verdict

Nissan Leaf has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).

Nissan Leaf5.2 Volvo EX34.8 100 kW40 min 153 kW26 min

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