KIA EV3 vs Nissan Leaf
How the KIA EV3 and the Nissan Leaf compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| KIA EV3 | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 376 mi | 375 mi |
| Usable battery | 78 kWh | 75.1 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA EV3 | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 249 mi | 249 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 357 mi | 357 mi |
| Motorway | 293 mi | 293 mi |
| City | 406 mi | 405 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- Nissan Leaf
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA EV3 or the Nissan Leaf?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA EV3 is rated 376 mi and the Nissan Leaf 375 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 249 mi from the KIA EV3 and 249 mi from the Nissan Leaf.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.