Nissan Leaf
2026 model years · Generation introduced 2026
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- Available years
- 2026
- Yearly records
- 1
- Reported market values
- $20,888
The overview
The Leaf electric vehicle got a thorough makeover for 2026--for better and for worse. Nissan replaced its outdated CHAdeMO plug with a Tesla-style NACS port, making it compatible with many more public chargers and capable of DC fast charging. The driving range was increased to 259-303 miles, depending on the trim, which means it's less of a commuter-only car and now more for long-distance travel. We saw 292 miles in our 70-mph highway-range test on an SV+ trim, which is EPA-rated at 288 miles. The single-motor, front-wheel-drive powertrain is quiet and smooth, and its well-balanced chassis offers predictable, easy-to-control handling. The ride is more absorbent than the old Leaf. Cabin fit and finish rival more expensive cars, and we found the front seats comfortable and supportive. The rear seat, though, is tight and short on underleg support. It's unfortunate that Nissan replaced the old Leaf's easy-to-use array of interior buttons with controls that rely heavily on touchscreen menus and capacitive-touch panels that are difficult to use while driving.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ SV+ 4-door hatchback Front 0.0-liter electric (214 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed | $20,888 | 3/5 | Not rated | Unavailable |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
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2026 model
SV+ 4-door hatchback Front 0.0-liter electric (214 hp) (Not Available Electric) Direct 1-speed · Electric · New
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Electric cars
- Generation began
- 2026
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $20,888
- Retail value range
- $17,325 - $26,675
- Original MSRP range
- $29,990 - $38,990
- Trade-in range
- $15,735 - $25,820
Ratings
- Road test score
- 70/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 4,245 lb
- Maximum load
- 835 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27 in
- Cargo volume
- 23 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+2
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 9/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 37083 First published: June 17, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
