Nissan Prices the All-New 2026 Leaf

by Chris Teague

Published: August 19th, 2025

The Nissan Leaf received a significant update for the 2026 model year, gaining a fresh design, more range, and improved charging. Nissan recently announced pricing for the new Leaf, and surprisingly, the numbers didn’t climb very much.

The 2026 Leaf S+ starts at $29,990, making it the cheapest EV on sale in the United States, but it’s important to note that a less expensive Leaf S will be available later. Nissan said the new model is actually less expensive to start than the original 2011 Leaf, which started at $32,780, but that assessment fails to take inflation into account. The midrange SV+ trim starts at $34,230, and the top Platinum+ costs $38,990. The Leaf’s range improved to 303 miles per charge, and all new models come with a Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug.

Google built-in is available, which includes Maps, Play Store, and other features, and the addition improved the Leaf’s navigation system with a new route planner function. A surround-view camera system is standard, which includes an invisible hood view and wide-view front angles.

Nissan hasn’t announced pricing for the base Leaf S, saying that it would be available at a “later date.” Other versions of the 2026 Leaf go on sale this fall.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Ajla on Aug 20, 2025

I understand someone personally not liking a Leaf or a Durango RT. And I understand thinking that the continued production of either is a bad (or good!) business decision.

However, I don't understand the group of commenters that seems to have such a large problem with other people, especially strangers on the internet, saying they have a preference for a Leaf or a Durango RT.

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- EBFlexing on ur mom on Aug 20, 2025
  
  It is strange. But then, most of the people here are not very smart...
  
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- Normie on Aug 23, 2025
  
  "But then, most of the people here are not very smart..."
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5K Car Care on Aug 21, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be an incredible option for EV enthusiasts! Nissan has always been ahead in electric mobility, and this pricing makes it even more attractive. It’s great to see affordability and advanced technology coming together in such a stylish package. This car is definitely going to set new benchmarks in the electric vehicle segment!

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- Normie on Aug 21, 2025
  
  Feed your bot less sugar.
  
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