2026 Nissan Leaf Pricing Starts at $31,485 for 303 Miles of Range
The third-generation Leaf will arrive as the most affordable EV in America, while still offering 303 miles (488 kilometers) of range.
Nissan today announced pricing for the upcoming, third-generation Leaf. With a dramatically different "crossover" shape, more space, more range, and a bevy of tech, we expected the new Leaf to cost more, even if it remained at the affordable end of the EV market. So it is a (welcome) surprise to see the entry-model S+ trim will kick things off at $31,485 including destination in America, or $47,193 CAD in Canada—less than the original model when it launched in 2011. Now that's progress.
We should point out this pricing will not only make the Leaf one of the most affordable options on the market, but that it will get cheaper soon too, as Nissan is promising a base S trim with a smaller, 52.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack. At launch, all models will use the larger 75.0-kWh pack, which pairs with a 214-horsepower motor driving the front wheels. A North American Charging Standard (NACS) port is also standard, as are 18-inch wheels, LED head- and taillights, and dual 12.3-inch screens in the cabin.
Moving up to the Leaf SV+ ($35,725 / $50,193 CAD) unlocks larger screens (14.3 inches) with enhanced Google functionality, 18-inch alloys, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, and more. The top Platinum+ ($40,485 / $54,993 CAD) brings 19-inch alloys, upgraded seating surfaces, heated rear seats, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, and a head-up display amongst other improvements.
There are a few differences between markets: as usual, Canada gets heated interior elements a trim or two earlier, and all models have heated mirrors.
More affordable EVs are always welcome, and the Leaf looks to pack a whole lot of value in its new shape. We'll be driving it soon enough, and can't wait to share our thoughts.
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Kyle began his automotive obsession before he even started school, courtesy of a remote control Porsche and various LEGO sets. He later studied advertising and graphic design at Humber College, which led him to writing about cars (both real and digital). He is now a proud member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), where he was the Journalist of the Year runner-up for 2021.
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Nope, still too expensive. By the way, I'd like to see a real life comparison of the impact of air conditioning on EV range. This past summer I have seen quite a few EV's driving around with all the windows open in the 90 degree heat, but never any gasoline vehicles, unless they were Mustang convertibles or Miata's. Were the EV owners trying to conserve their batteries or just wishing they had a convertible?