I don't know if your metric is the right one to use, but for the Tesla, I think 
that using the 85 kWh battery as a more robust solution is what I would use.

Using your method of calculation, it also compares favorably.

~356 ($94390/265)

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> On Jul 7, 2014, at 9:53 AM, brucedp5 via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> With a little help from my friends, I am corrected: according to
> http://www.nissanusa.com/electric-cars/leaf/charging-range/range/
> "The Nissan LEAF® can get you 84 miles on a single charge. [*] Speed,
> topography, load, and accessory use can significantly affect the estimated
> range."
> 
> So, recalculating the list using 84 miles @ $3200 for the Leaf EV: 
> 
> Leaf: ~381 (=32000/84)
> 
> i3: ~511 (=43000/81)
> 
> Tesla-S: ~337 (=70000/208)
> 
> The Tesla Model-S is still the overall better deal using my funny-numbers
> above, and the Leaf is still the better lower-purchase-cost deal.
> 
> I hope everyone realizes that range figures are a moving target (everyone's
> range will vary). The  mynissanleaf.com  forum had a chart that showed some
> speed to range ratios that some might find interesting:
> http://www.smidgeindustriesltd.com/leafrangewithtesla.gif
> 
> But I stuck with using the EPA numbers for each EV, not because I believe
> the EPA range is fact, but to compare apples with apples.
> 
> 
> {brucedp.150m.com}
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2014, at 09:21 AM, Jamie K via EV wrote:
>> Note that the LEAF is currently rated at 84 mile EPA range, not 75. 
>> Taking that into account, and if you look at the actual price people are 
>> likely to pay post tax incentives, the LEAF currently has the lowest 
>> cost per range mile of those three EVs.
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