Nissan Leaf SV 2025 vs Rivian R3

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thumb image Nissan Leaf SV 2025 US$ 34,000
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thumb image Rivian R3 US$ 37,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Nissan Rivian
Model Leaf SV 2025 R3
Vehicle Type Electric Compact Electric SUV (Hatchback)
Trims S, SV, and SV Plus R3, R3X (performance variant)
Release Date November, 2025 Expected 2026–2027
Status Coming Soon Upcoming / Pre-production
Made In Smyrna, Tennessee, USA Georgia, USA (future plant); early units may come from Illinois
Body Type Hatchback 5-door hatchback SUV
Vehicle Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles Not officially disclosed; Rivian currently offers 5 yrs/60,000 mi basic
Colors Solid: Glacier White, Super Black Metallic: Deep Blue Pearl, Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Gun Metallic Two-Tone Options: Possible black roof on select trims TBD (likely multiple solid and metallic options)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single permanent-magnet synchronous motor Single-motor RWD / Dual-motor AWD / Tri-motor AWD (R3X)
Horsepower 147 hp Est. 400–600+ hp (varies by trim)
Torque 236 lb-ft Not disclosed (expected >700 Nm in higher trims)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 Seconds 3.0 sec (0–60 mph, Tri-motor)
Top Speed 90 mph Est. 125–135 mph
Range 149 miles Up to 300+ miles (larger battery)
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) RWD / AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Lithium-ion, Rivian Gen-2 platform
Battery Capacity 40 kWh Two options (exact kWh not disclosed; likely ~80 kWh & 100+ kWh)
Power Consumption 3.4 mi/kWh (29 kWh/100 mi) Est. 3.3–3.8 mi/kWh
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / ~175,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 8 hours Level 2 (11.5 kW) ~25–30 mi/hr
Supercharging Speed Up to 50 kW Supports NACS (Tesla Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed 40 min (50 kW) 10–80% in <30 min
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25 miles/hour Up to ~140–180 mi in 20 min (fast charger)
Charging Time 8 hours Level 2 (0–100%) ~8–12 hrs
Charging Connector Type AC (J1772) for Level 1/2 - DC (CHAdeMO) for fast charging NACS (adapter for CCS)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V): 4-5 miles/hour - Level 2 (240V, 6.6 kW): 25 miles/hour 240V wall charger, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 6.6 kW Est. 11.5 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 176.4 inches (4,480 mm) 170–175 in (est.)
Width 70.5 inches (1,790 mm) 74–76 in (est.)
Height 61.4 inches (1,560 mm) 65–67 in (est.)
Wheelbase 106.3 inches (2,700 mm) Shorter than Rivian R2 (likely ~108–110 in)
Ground Clearance 5.9 inches (150 mm) Adjustable, ~8–10 in (with off-road mode)
Cargo Space 23.6 cu ft TBD (smaller than R2; includes front trunk)
Curb Weight 3,616 lbs Est. 4,200–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 17-inch 19–21 in (varies by trim)
Front Tire 215/50R17 TBD
Rear Tire 215/50R17 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 17.7 ft (5.4 m) TBD
Gear Box Direct drive N/A (EV direct drive)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Independent (likely double wishbone or multi-link)
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Rivian Driver+ (L2 ADAS)
Navigation System Yes Yes (cloud-based with OTA updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Automatic Dual-Zone Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates No Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (phone as key + fob)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Likely available
Panoramic Sunroof No Optional (glass roof)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Not yet (same as above)
Touchscreen 8 inches Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Large central display (~15 in) + driver display
Bluetooth 5.1 (Hands-Free/Audio) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (via infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 6 Speakers Premium audio (exact count TBD, est. 12+)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking System Regenerative + hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Disc
Rear Brakes Discs Brake Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 6 Airbags or more (front, side, curtain) Likely 8+
Rear Seat Belt 3x 3-point belts Yes
Auto Parking sensors No Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors No Yes
Multiple Cameras No Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring No Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Likely (off-road trims)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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