2026 Nissan Leaf
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We saw a couple of photos of the new Nissan Leaf a few months ago. Nissan just released a little bit more this week.
As we know, the new 2026 Nissan Leaf will use the same platform as the larger Aryia. Nissan has released a few bits of info about the new car.
It wil have an EV range of up to 373 miles. However that is in the European test cycle. Which means something closer to around 310 miles in the US. Charging will of course be much faster than the old Leaf. With up to 155 miles in just 14 minutes. Which Nissan claims is very close to the time most people spend at a gas station. The
will also come with a standard NACS port.
As you can see in the second image, the new Leaf will have an optional electrochromic dimming panoramic roof. Which is a really cool feature. especially for an affordable car like the Leaf.
Of course, we won’t know about pricing for a while. Currently, the larger Aryia starts at around $39,800. That means the Leaf would have to start at under $35,000. Or even less.
$35,000 seems to be the magic price for a bunch of new upcoming EVs. Others like the Kia EV3 and Toyota C-HR are rumored to start at around the same price. So did the new Volvo EX30 when it was announced for the US last year. However, currently, Volvo only offers the loaded AWD model over here for over $46,000. And Volvo is even considering canceling US sales altogether due to tariffs
Currently, the more $39,000 Nissan Aryia is available with an amazing $129 a-month lease. I can only imagine how affordable an even less expensive Leaf lease could be after a few months…
We will know much more in a couple of weeks when Nissan officially unveils the new 2026 Leaf.
The Ariya really impressed me as a good product. I don’t love the blob styling, but the interior is actually nice and the quality of everything from the switchgear to the brake feel were excellent. Definitely Nissan is coming back to life!
Now I just need a true 4×4 with a low range and locking rear differential for under $30,000.
I have no doubt it will be a decent little EV and will start under $30k. I do wish Nissan would have just given it a standard sunroof or at least an actual sunshade. I hate those pano things – they bake you.