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LEAF’s long range and quick charging make ownership a breeze. It is estimated to deliver up to 303 miles of range per charge2. Additionally, LEAF can be recharged at compatible Level 3 chargers from 10% to 80% in just 35 minutes3. Coupled with predicted enhanced energy efficiency and North American Charging Standard (NACS) compatibility, the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF simplifies commuting and road trips alike.
“The 2026 Nissan LEAF is the stylish, smart EV that is easy to charge, easy to live with and makes daily driving more fun,” said Christian Meunier, chairman, Nissan Americas. “Nissan’s unmatched level of knowledge in the mass-market electric vehicle space resulted in the third-generation LEAF being the most effortless, most intuitive EV yet.”
The all-new 2026 LEAF will reach Nissan dealerships this fall.
Sleek new design
“We have completely reconstructed the values of the next-generation LEAF,”
said Tase Nobutaka, program design director at Nissan.
“We made it simple and clean, yet with a more energetic feeling. We ensured the all-new LEAF has a dynamic shape, testing it time and time again to reach our ambitious aerodynamic targets.”
The 2026 LEAF has a crossover form factor that precisely blends aerodynamic performance with clean, dynamic lines. It has a substantially decreased drag coefficient of just 0.26, down from the prior LEAF’s 0.29, contributing to its impressive efficiency.
LEAF’s super-clean exterior includes motorized flush front door handles, a first on a Nissan production car, with concealed rear door handles in the C-pillar. In front, a black grille is home to the optionally illuminated Nissan emblem, stacked rectangular lighting elements and an available full-width running lamp.
The upper body is defined by a sleekly curving roofline, accentuated by a katana blade-like molding, recalling that on the Nissan Z sports car. The window glass has been seamlessly integrated for a cleaner appearance and improved aerodynamic performance.
The rear fenders kick up dramatically to meet the sloping rear window. Mounted at a 45º angle, a spoiler on the liftgate is subtle yet crucially important to LEAF’s aerodynamic performance.
Throughout the car, Nissan designers incorporated “2-3” iconography consisting of two rectangles paired with three perpendicularly aligned rectangles. This references the company’s name, with “2-3” pronounced “ni-san” in Japanese. The graphic is seen in the headlights and tail lamps, the wheel designs and subtly incorporated into the cabin, to reference the company’s history and identity.
LEAF’s super-clean exterior includes motorized flush front door handles, a first on a Nissan production car, with concealed rear door handles in the C-pillar. In front, a black grille is home to the optionally illuminated Nissan emblem, stacked rectangular lighting elements and an available full-width running lamp.
The upper body is defined by a sleekly curving roofline, accentuated by a katana blade-like molding, recalling that on the Nissan Z sports car. The window glass has been seamlessly integrated for a cleaner appearance and improved aerodynamic performance.
The rear fenders kick up dramatically to meet the sloping rear window. Mounted at a 45º angle, a spoiler on the liftgate is subtle yet crucially important to LEAF’s aerodynamic performance.
Throughout the car, Nissan designers incorporated “2-3” iconography consisting of two rectangles paired with three perpendicularly aligned rectangles. This references the company’s name, with “2-3” pronounced “ni-san” in Japanese. The graphic is seen in the headlights and tail lamps, the wheel designs and subtly incorporated into the cabin, to reference the company’s history and identity.
LEAF SV+ wears 18-inch alloy wheels incorporating the 2-3 graphic, while LEAF PLATINUM+ features 19-inch wheels with a unique design.
Bold color choices emphasize LEAF’s progressive and modern appearance, including Seabreeze Blue Pearl with Black roof, Coulis Red Pearl with black roof, Everest White Pearl Tricoat with black roof, Boulder Gray Pearl with black roof, Deep Ocean Blue Pearl, Everest White, Gun Metallic and Black Diamond Pearl.
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- where is Ariya??....has anybody seen it?...it seems like yesterday when the big auto journals screamed "Nissan takes on Tesla"....we all know what happened afterwards....for me, projects like the new Leaf are nothing else but way to attract investors, because it is public secret that Nissan doesn't have cash to develop new models...- Seems like a car for short people…..I’m from a country where average height for men is just over 6 foot….so sales for this car will be limited in my country.
- This is another example of Nissan and some other legacy manufacturers not reading the room. 217hp and 350km of range? In 2026? There is still the small matter of the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7. And especially in the case of the Sealion 7, it's interior is leagues above this, has over 500hp and over 400km range. Why would anybody buy this?
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