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2026 Nissan LEAF: All the Details

Nissan has just debuted the all-new 2026 LEAF. Officially labelled as a crossover by the brand, the new vehicle is a bit smaller than the current LEAF and sits a little lower to the ground. The big news is there's more power, more range, and larger batteries.


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Officially, the new LEAF is shorter in overall length, down to 173.4 inches compared to 176.4-inches for the current model.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The roofline is also a bit lower at 61.3-inches, down 0.1-0.4-inches depending on trim.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

Width is up nearly an inch to 71.3-inches

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The new LEAF has a minimum ground clearance of 5.3-inches, which is 0.6-inches than the 2025 LEAF.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The LEAF does have a more SUV-Coupe-like styling

2026 nissan leaf all the details

At the back of the car, the roofline features a katana blade-like molding, like the one on the Nissan Z.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

It includes a spoiler on the liftgate which helps aerodynamic performance

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The electro-dimming panoramic roof

2026 nissan leaf all the details

Can have optional lighting elements like an illuminated Nissan emblem, stacked rectangular lighting elements and a full-width running lamp

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The drag coefficient of the new vehicle is 0.26, down from the current LEAF’s 0.29 rating.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The new LEAF will be offered with two motor options and two battery sizes.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The smaller motor sees a significant increase in power, now rated at 174 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque

2026 nissan leaf all the details

Those are increases of 60 hp and 18 lb-ft respectively

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The larger motor continues to generate 214 hp, but torque increases 11 lb-ft to 261 lb-ft total

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The 2026 LEAF can be had with a 52 kWh battery or a larger 75 kWh

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The larger pack and 214 hp motor will enable 259-303 miles depending on trim

2026 nissan leaf all the details

When the LEAF is depleted, it can charge at speeds up to 150 kW and features a larger 7.2 kW onboard charger

2026 nissan leaf all the details

Perhaps the coolest feature of the LEAF is that it includes dual charging ports

2026 nissan leaf all the details

On the driver’s side of the vehicle is a J1772 charge port, which is compatible with many public chargers

2026 nissan leaf all the details

On the passenger’s side of the car is a NACS charge port that can be used with the Tesla Supercharger network

2026 nissan leaf all the details

Another feature to help make charging easier is Nissan’s new Plug & Charge system. It allows drivers to plug the LEAF into a compatible public charger and the charging session will begin without needing to prompt it from an app or swipe a payment card.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

The new battery packs are sealed by a resin cover beneath the vehicle that should help to keep cold air, snow and slush away from it during the winter.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

Throughout the car, Nissan has incorporated what the brand refers to as “2-3” iconography consisting of two rectangles paired with three perpendicularly aligned rectangles.

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details

2026 nissan leaf all the details
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