Nissan LEAF – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
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The third generation Nissan LEAF has just been introduced and according to the official press release, it’s no longer the spunky little electric hatchback we know. The new vehicle has now gone full crossover, well, at least according to the manufacturer. Although the vehicle is smaller and lower to the ground, the new LEAF does have a more crossover-like shape.
The bigger news is the addition of more powerful motors, larger batteries, and faster recharging speeds.
Pros | New Sleek Shape, More Power, More Range, Faster Recharge |
Cons | Vehicle Shrank, No AWD Option, Styling May Be Polarizing |
Bottom Line | The Nissan LEAF is all-new for the 2026 model year, ditching its compact car clothes for that of a small crossover. |
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2026 Nissan LEAF Goes Full Crossover—Sort Of
The third generation Nissan LEAF has just been introduced and according to the official press release, it’s no longer the spunky little electric hatchback we know. The new vehicle has now gone full crossover, well, at least according to the manufacturer. A deeper look at the stats doesn’t have us overly convinced.
Despite the brand’s new classification, the third generation LEAF is smaller than the current car. Officially, the new LEAF is shorter in overall length, down to 173.4 inches compared to 176.4-inches for the current model. The roofline is also a bit lower at 61.3-inches, down 0.1-0.4-inches depending on trim.
The one area the car has increased is width, up nearly an inch to 71.3-inches. Perhaps the most damning spec though is ground clearance. Crossovers usually sit higher than cars, but the new LEAF has a minimum ground clearance of 5.3-inches, which is 0.6-inches than the 2025 LEAF.
2023 Nissan LEAF Plus Review: Turn Over a New One
Not so long ago, the Nissan LEAF was cutting edge.
The first-generation model was one of the very first mass-produced electric cars on our shores. Sure, it had a short range, but it hit a sweet spot in the market as a relatively affordable, relatively spacious option between the… Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the Tesla Model S.
Yep, times change. Here on the cusp of 2024, the EV landscape is much more populated, not just in other segments but in the one the LEAF calls home. Unfortunately for Nissan’s little hatchback, the LEAF has begun to feel very old, struggling to justify its spot in small but competitive segment: the affordable EV.
Read the full review here.
Detailed Specs
Price | TBA |
Motor | Single Motor |
Power | 174–214 hp |
Torque | 254–261 lb-ft |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic |
Range | 259 - 303 miles |
Cargo Capacity | 20.0 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Nissan Leaf
Overall | 7.3 |
Performance | 7.0 |
Features | 7.5 |
Comfort | 8.0 |
Quality and Styling | 7.0 |
Value | 7.0 |
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