Nissan Leaf: ZE0 vs ZE1
Verdict
The Nissan Leaf ZE1 is the clear new-generation step-up: for just RM74 more on these figures, it moves from 109 hp to 148 hp, cuts 0-100 km/h from 11.5 to 7.9 seconds and raises range from 195 km to 270 km. It also gets the larger 40.0 kWh battery, 435-litre boot and auto emergency braking. The ZE0 still covers the same five-seat C-segment hatchback brief, but its case rests on a lower RM60 road tax and accepting older EV numbers.
Pick the Nissan Leaf ZE0 if you only need a five-seat electric hatchback, can live with 195 km range and 11.5-second 0-100 km/h, and prefer the RM60 annual road tax.
Pick the Nissan Leaf ZE1 if you want the stronger, longer-range Leaf with 148 hp, 270 km range, a 435-litre boot and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Leaf ZE0 RM168,814; Nissan Leaf ZE1 RM168,888
- Power: Nissan Leaf ZE0 109 hp; Nissan Leaf ZE1 148 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Nissan Leaf ZE0 11.5 s; Nissan Leaf ZE1 7.9 s
- Battery and range: Nissan Leaf ZE0 24.0 kWh, 195 km; Nissan Leaf ZE1 40.0 kWh, 270 km
- Boot space: Nissan Leaf ZE0 370 L; Nissan Leaf ZE1 435 L
- Road tax: Nissan Leaf ZE0 RM60/year; Nissan Leaf ZE1 RM100/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 168,814✓ | RM 168,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 109 hp | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 0 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 155 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | 24.0 kWh | 40.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 195 km | 270 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 370 L | 435 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 0 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 60✓ | RM 100 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ZE0
- Lower RM60 annual road tax
- Same five seats and six airbags
- Slightly longer 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Only 109 hp and 11.5 s to 100 km/h
- Smaller 24.0 kWh battery with 195 km range
- No auto emergency braking listed
ZE1
- 148 hp motor and 7.9 s to 100 km/h
- Larger 40.0 kWh battery with 270 km range
- 435-litre boot and auto emergency braking
- RM100 annual road tax is higher
- Wheelbase is 2,690 mm versus 2,700 mm
- Only 5 km/h higher top speed despite the stronger motor
ZE0 vs ZE1 FAQ
Is the Nissan Leaf ZE0 or Nissan Leaf ZE1 better?
The Nissan Leaf ZE1 is better on the numbers. It has 148 hp, 270 km range, a 40.0 kWh battery, 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time, 435-litre boot and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Leaf ZE1 costs RM168,888, while the Nissan Leaf ZE0 is RM168,814. That is a tiny RM74 gap, with the ZE1 getting more power, more range and more boot space.
Which Nissan Leaf has the longer EV range?
The Nissan Leaf ZE1 has the longer range at 270 km. The Nissan Leaf ZE0 is rated at 195 km, so the ZE1 gives an extra 75 km between charges.