Tesla Model 3 released has already been pushed to late 2017 for early birds, and in 2018 for those who didn't make the early cut-off. Nissan has yet to release a 2017 edition for its Leaf. Both EV makers seem to be calibrating their products well in the race towards the best-selling EV within the $35,000 to $38,000 range.
However, we have to realize the two EVs may not actually each other's equal match. The key differences are laid out as follows.
The Tesla Model 3 is a sedan whereas, the Nissan Leaf is a hatchback. It is obviously an unequal match within plain view.
Nissan Leaf has yet to confirm a new version for release. Right now, the Nissan Leaf SV sells for $37,288. Tesla Model 3, on the other hand, starts at $35,000.
That's already $2,000 markup between the two EVs. A Recent announcement on Tesla Model 3's full self-driving capability has not confirmed whether it will result in a price increase.
Tesla has a wide network of "Supercharging" stations all over the country. This gives Tesla Model 3 and all models a huge advantage over all other EVs. Nissan EV owners are left with the only choice of charging at their own, for now at least.
Now for cross-country trips using their Nissan Leaf, perhaps motels should come up with fees for those who have to charge their cars.
Nissan's 60-kWh battery is way behind Tesla's P100 battery at 100-kWh. This is just sufficient though for city driving or for trips just around town.
The former does have an edge when it comes to the range, though. Nissan's recent drive-test (though not confirmed for a 2017 Nissan Leaf or its ID concept) claims a 250 plus mile range whereas the Tesla Model 3 is only at 215 miles.
There have been so many speculations about these two EVs. We can't really there if the two were each other's apt nemesis. The Tesla Model 3 is soon to arrive. Until then will never know until its performance has been put to the test.
Tesla recently declared a huge profit from its latest quarter report, according to Reuters. Hopefully, this will bring the Model 3 earlier to its buyers.
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