Finally, after 15 Year, we have a new 2026 Nissan Leaf. As the “tricks” of the global car markets, it is no longer a compact hatchback. Now it is a compact SUV- or, more accurately, a crossover utility vehicle that is built on passenger-vehicle underpinning.
The new Leaf will offer a series up to 303 miles, says Nissan says, powering the 160 kW (214-Horespower) motor from a 75 kW-hour battery pack, which produces 261 pound-feet (354 newton-meters) torque. This motor drives the front wheels, but despite its long, utility appearance, the all-wheel-drive is not on the table.
The 2026 leaf can charge up to 150 kW via North American charging standard port on the right-front fender with 10 to 80 percent of the battery capacity in 35 minutes under ideal conditions. The driver will benefit from the standard plug and charge protocol that allows them to be plugged into the car and automatically handled on the competent charging network with verification and billing. In particular, the AC charging port with J -1772 socket is on the left -front fender; The dual charge ports are unusual outside the high-end model such as the port Porsche Tycan.
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Small and smooth
Stylistic, the leaf resembles a small Nissan Aria – the large EV crossover of the brand. The new leaf, however, is the sleaker-Nissan quotes the drag coefficient of 0.26, which is below 0.29 of the first leaf and 0.297 of Aria-and uses such drag-redemption characteristics that come out of the company’s first operated, flush-fitting front door handle (the rear-back door). The very high tail provides a large cargo area up to 55.5 cubic feet (1.6 cubic meters) behind the back seats.
Depending on the trim level, the 2026 leaf comes with 18- or 19 inch wheels, although small wheels can produce slightly more range ratings. A heat pump for cabin heating is standard; Nissan noted that the leaf now captures the heat of both power electronics during charging and drive motor, using it to heat the battery to its optimal operating temperature.
Inside, most models use mounted side-by-side on a dual 14.3-inch display on a flat dash tray, which is any number of Hyundai EVS. Google Maps and Google assistants are made in dash, and, with many new EVS, maps will advise charging stops on the car range more than the car range. Android auto and Apple CarPlay Phone Mirroring is available, both wireless and wired, with available options, an electrically dimming panoramic glass moon roof, and including a battery heater, to heat the battery in winter, while the car is still plugged.
Shortly after 2026 Leaf’s various types of trim levels went on sale, Nissan plans to offer a basic leaf version with a small 52-KWH battery and 130-KW (174-HP) motor. However, no range for this configuration was estimated.
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A long, checker history
It is important to remember that in December 2010, when the first American leaf was given to a customer who was paid, there were only three cars for sale in the US market with the plug: Tesla Roadster, a crudely-made $ 100,000 two-seat roadster; Chevarlet Volt Plug-in Hybrid, a concept virtually No seller could understand Shopkeepers; And leaf. The Tesla model S will not struggle in production for more than months.
2004 Toyota Prius Hybrid’s unexpected sales successful sales, probably taking wrong lessons, its designers gave the leaf a design like another car on the road. It was all decreasing, a bell nose, with swept-back headlights, and its round hatchback was almost a movement on the rear. The “strange” was consensus.
