2026 Nissan LEAF Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$29,990 to $38,990

Original MSRP

7.8
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Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Cramped back seat

7.8
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Look & feel
9/10
Technology
8/10
Performance
6/10
Safety
7/10
Form & function
7/10
Cost-effectiveness
10/10
Photo by Stephen Edelstein. 2026 Nissan Leaf front quarter view.

A car that helped launch the modern EV age, the Nissan Leaf gets a much-needed redesign for the 2026 model year.

The 2026 Nissan Leaf represents the latest redesign of Nissan’s pioneering EV since the 2017 model year. This third-generation Leaf boasts more range, up-to-date tech and charging hardware, and new styling that looks more crossover than hatchback. But where the original Leaf was pioneering, the new Leaf returns to a mature segment populated by competent rivals from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Verdict: The new Leaf picks up where the old one left off with low pricing, and it only occasionally reminds you of that.

9/10

The Nissan Leaf’s redesign was worth the long wait for a new model. Instead of attempting to blend in with gasoline cars like the outgoing second-generation Leaf, the new model finds its own styling path without resorting to EV cliches.

The friendly-looking front fascia lacks a grille, but Nissan didn’t simply leave a blank space. Instead, it curved the surface and extended the headlights into a smiling countenance. A high belt line makes the new Leaf seem taller than the outgoing version even though it isn’t. The redesigned model is virtually the same height, and a bit wider, but also three inches shorter. That compactness is emphasized by a chopped-off tail that recalls the Nissan Z sports car, with a strategically placed spoiler that contributes to a low 0.26 coefficient of drag, compared to 0.29 for the previous Leaf.

Some of these new styling features were made possible by sacrificing what had been one of the Leaf’s most distinctive elements: a charge port located in the center of the front fascia. That’s due to a switch to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) from the previous CHAdeMO standard, with a NACS DC fast-charging port on the passenger’s-side front fender and an SAE J1772 AC charging port on the opposite side.

Designers also hid a few Easter Eggs throughout the car in the form of shapes in patterns of two and three (the most obvious is the taillights, which have three elements in the corners and two on the surface of the rear hatch). That’s a nod to the Japanese pronunciation of “2-3”, which is “ni-san.” That iconography is also incorporated into the wheel designs, which include 18-inch and 19-inch alloys for the mid-level SV+ and top-level Platinum+, and 18-inch steel wheels for the Leaf S and Leaf S+ models.

The interior gets a similar rethink, with an unusual stepped dashboard that nestles the screens in their own alcove below the top of the dash, which is quite deep owing to the windshield’s laid-back angle. The computer-mouse shifter of the previous Leaf was replaced with more straightforward buttons, the “2-3” motif is repeated on the floor mats, and the steering wheel has a two-spoke design that ensures an unobstructed view of the instrument cluster.

While it does have some neat design features, the interior’s materials definitely remind you that this is a value-focused EV. A test drive will get you acquainted with all of the different types of plastic the auto industry is using these days. Nissan does offer a leather alternative called TailorFit made from 65% recycled materials that the automaker claims is softer and more durable than real stuff. It’s available on both rows of seats on Platinum+ models, as well as the front seats on SV+ models. It did feel less stiff and rubbery than typical leatherette upholstery, and it had a cool textured pattern.

Stephen Edelstein
Published Sep 12, 2025 by Stephen Edelstein
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering everything on four wheels. Whether it's a new EV or a full-size pickup truck, he's eager to drive it and tell you all about it in a CarGurus Test Drive Review. Besides contributing to CarGurus, Stephen currently has bylines at Digital Trends, Green Car Reports, and Motor Authority.

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2026 Nissan LEAF Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Engine

EV battery capacity: 75 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 214 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 160 · Electric Motor Torque: 261 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 303

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: silver

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Engine

EV battery capacity: 75 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 214 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 160 · Electric Motor Torque: 261 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: vehicle-to-load capable (V2L) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 288

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: silver

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Google Built-In · Infotainment screen size: 14.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 14.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: NissanConnect · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

EV battery capacity: 75 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 214 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 160 · Electric Motor Torque: 261 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: vehicle-to-load capable (V2L) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 259

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Illuminated accent: front emblem · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 14.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 14.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Engine

EV on-board charger rating: 7.2 kW · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 174 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 130 · Electric Motor Torque: 254 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seats

Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: NissanConnect

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

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