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Nissan Unveils the 2026 LEAF: Range, Charging and What’s New

The 2026 Nissan LEAF shifts to a crossover design. Nissan estimates 303 miles for S+, 288 for SV+ and 259 for Platinum+, with U.S. starting MSRPs announced for S+ and SV+ in August 2025.
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Nissan announced its third-generation, U.S.-market 2026 LEAF on June 17, 2025, replacing the familiar hatchback shape with a crossover design. Nissan estimates up to 303 miles of range, but that figure applies to the S+ grade; the SV+ and Platinum+ have lower estimates. The specifications and range figures below are Nissan-published estimates, not independent road-test results.

How far can the 2026 Nissan LEAF go?

Nissan’s U.S. press kit gives different estimated ranges for each grade. The S+ has the highest estimate at 303 miles; the Platinum+ estimate is 259 miles. Nissan says range can vary with driving and charging habits, weather, temperature and battery age.

U.S. grade Nissan-estimated range Nissan-estimated combined efficiency
S+ 303 miles 121 MPGe
SV+ 288 miles 114 MPGe
Platinum+ 259 miles 103 MPGe

All range and efficiency figures in the table are estimates published by Nissan in its 2026 LEAF U.S. press kit. They are not independently measured real-world results.

What changed in the new LEAF?

The third-generation model moves the LEAF from its established hatchback form to a family-oriented crossover profile, with an SUV-like stance and a more streamlined shape. Nissan’s design story describes a minimalist cabin and reports a drag coefficient of 0.26. Nissan credits the design project to Giovanny Arroba, vice president of Nissan Design Europe.

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What are the battery and charging specifications?

Nissan’s U.S. press kit lists a 75-kWh battery, a maximum charging rate of up to 150 kW and two charge ports: J1772 for home charging and many Level 2 public chargers, and NACS for fast charging. Nissan estimates a compatible Level 3 DC charger can take the battery from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes. Actual charging time depends on charger compatibility and conditions.

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The kit also lists Plug & Charge capability and a portable 120V/240V charging cable. Nissan’s June 2025 materials described access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers through NACS; that is the network-access claim made at the time, not a current station count.

How do the U.S. grades and announced prices compare?

On August 19, 2025, Nissan announced U.S. starting MSRPs of $29,990 for the S+ and $34,230 for the SV+. The figures are announced MSRPs, not dealer offers or transaction prices. The cited pricing release does not state a Platinum+ starting MSRP.

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Grade Nissan-estimated range Announced U.S. starting MSRP Equipment note
S+ 303 miles $29,990, announced August 19, 2025 Equipment varies by grade; see the vehicle’s window sticker.
SV+ 288 miles $34,230, announced August 19, 2025 Battery heater listed as optional.
Platinum+ 259 miles Not stated in the cited August 19, 2025 pricing release. Battery heater listed as optional.

Range and MSRP figures are from Nissan’s press kit and August 19, 2025 pricing announcement. Dealer discounts, incentives, destination charges, availability and final transaction prices can differ; check current Nissan and dealer listings for a purchase decision. Nissan says a battery heater is optional on SV+ and Platinum+; confirm the equipment on a specific vehicle’s window sticker.

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What the announced figures do—and don’t—tell you

The manufacturer materials establish Nissan’s announced design, specifications, estimated efficiency and range, charging details and dated MSRPs. They do not establish independently measured range, reliability, owner experience or comparative value. A J1772 port supports home Level 2 charging, but compatibility of a particular charger and the home’s electrical capacity or installation cost require separate checks.

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