Electric car comparison

Aiways U5 vs Nissan LEAF

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Aiways U5

Archive
Range
315 km*
Battery
60 kWh
DC charging
75 kW
0–100 km/h
7.5 s

SUV · FWD · 5 seats

B N

Reference model

Nissan LEAF

Current
Range
460 km*
Battery
75.1 kWh
DC charging
103 kW
0–100 km/h
7.6 s

Liftback · FWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Aiways U5

75 /100

Smart Score verdict

Nissan LEAF leads

23-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Nissan LEAF

Leads
98 /100
Score categoryA · U5B · LEAF
Range 25% weight 68/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 82/100 100/100 Leads
Efficiency 15% weight 86/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 99/100
Practicality 15% weight 100/100 100/100
EV capability 10% weight 0/100 80/100 Leads

Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

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Specification A Reference model Aiways U5 B Reference model Nissan LEAF
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 315 km 460 km Better
Useable battery 60 kWh 75.1 kWh
Efficiency 190 Wh/km 163 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 313 km 489 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 7 kW 11 kW Better
Typical DC charging power 75 kW 103 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 34.0 min 31.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge No No
Battery preconditioning No Yes Better
Body & practicality
Body style SUV Liftback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 432 L 437 L Better
Curb weight 1,795 kg 1,956 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.5 s Better 7.6 s
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity Not available 975 kg
Towbar approved No Yes Better
Heat pump No Yes Better
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No No
Bidirectional charging No Yes Better
Availability
Current status Archive Current
Available from October 2020 November 2025
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 3 stars Not available
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Aiways U5 B Nissan LEAF
Country Germany Not listed From €35,950
Country Netherlands Not listed From €33,990
Country United Kingdom Not listed From £28,849

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Aiways U5 trims

2 versions
  • U5

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2022
    Range
    315 km*
    Battery
    60 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • U5

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    315 km*
    Battery
    60 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
B

Model family

Nissan LEAF trims

9 versions
  • LEAF Extended Range 75 kWh (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    460 km*
    Battery
    75.1 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF Standard Range 52 kWh (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    330 km*
    Battery
    52.9 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF e+ 62 kWh (MY19-22)

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2022
    Range
    345 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF e+ 62 kWh (MY23-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2024
    Range
    340 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF 40 kWh (MY23-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2024
    Range
    235 km*
    Battery
    39 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF 40 kWh (MY18-22)

    Archive
    Model years
    2018–2022
    Range
    235 km*
    Battery
    39 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF 30 kWh (MY15-17)

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2018
    Range
    170 km*
    Battery
    28 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF 24 kWh (MY14-17)

    Archive
    Model years
    2013–2018
    Range
    135 km*
    Battery
    22 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • LEAF 24 kWh (MY11-13)

    Archive
    Model years
    2011–2013
    Range
    125 km*
    Battery
    22 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

U5 vs LEAF — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Aiways U5 or Nissan LEAF?

Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and Nissan LEAF has 460 km. That gives Nissan LEAF a 145 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or Nissan LEAF?

Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Nissan LEAF at 103 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Aiways U5 or Nissan LEAF?

Nissan LEAF leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 23 points: 75/100 versus 98/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and Nissan LEAF?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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