While the rumoured launch of the Nissan Leaf Electric has gotten us all excited, what remains to be seen is whether the Leaf will be able to save the skin of the OEM in India alongside the Magnite. But in order to truly do well, the Lead needs to face fierce competition, like Hyundai Kona Electric. So here’s the Nissan Leaf vs. the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Nissan Leaf vs. Hyundai Kona Electric: Dimensions
| Model | Nissan Leaf | Hyundai Kona |
| Length | 4490mm | 4180 mm |
| Width | 1788mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1540mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700mm | 2600 mm |
| Boot Space | 435 litres | 332 litres |
Speaking strictly in terms of dimensions, the Nissan Leaf comes as a lengthier and more specious electric SUV that offers a much larger boot space than the Kona. Nonetheless, the Kona does offer a higher stance and a wider and more aggressive bodyline. Both electric SUVs are good-looking, but thanks to the Leaf’s big boot space and wheelbase, it surely takes the win.
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Nissan Leaf vs. Hyundai Kona Electric: Range and Battery Specs
| Specs | Nissan Leaf | Hyundai Kona Electric |
| Battery Capacity | 40kWh and 60kWh (E+) | 39.2kWh |
| Range (ARAI-claimed) | 390 to 527(E+) kilometres | 452 kilometres |
Offered in both a regular as well as a plus (e+) version, the Nissan Leaf on the non-plus trims offer similar battery capacity as what is offered on the Kona, albeit with a lower range. The E+ trims of the Leaf however are what wins over the Kona by a huge margin. But with that said, since the Leaf’s launch is just speculation, there is no surety whether the international E+ trim will make it to India or not.
Leaf vs. Kona Electric: Performance
| Specs | Nissan Leaf | Hyundai Kona Electric |
| Power | 150PS and 217 PS (E+) | 136 PS |
| Torque | 320Nm and 340Nm (E+) | 395 Nm |
| 0-100kmph (claimed) | 7.9 and 6.9 (E+) seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Once again in the performance section, the comparison depends highly on what variant of the Leaf arrives in India. If it’s the classic trim then the Leaf will see more power but less torque as compared to the Kona. However, even with lesser torque, the Leaf will still be able to sprint from 0 to 100 faster that the Kona. The E+ trim if arrives in India will present a different story altogether going out of league where the Kona stands.
Leaf vs. Kona Electric: Price
| Nissan Leaf | Hyundai Kona Electric | |
| Price | Rs 25 to 35 lakh (expected) | Rs 14.99 lakh to Rs 17.50 lakh |
While nothing at all is known about the Leaf if reports are to be believed the Leaf will most probably be a CBU unit in India, which will reflect in its price tag. According to us, the price can fall anywhere between Rs. 25 to 35 Lakhs.
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