Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf An Affordable EV Comeback?

From InsideEVs.

Nissan lost nearly $5 billion last year and, despite its failed attempt to merge with Honda, is still looking for long-term partnerships. It’s undertaking a global reorganization as it attempts to cut costs while getting fresh, new products on the road after years of stagnation. It also needs a compelling electric option as, despite inventing the mass-market EV, the company has so far failed to capitalize on that.

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is the brand’s attempt to fix all of that.

The third-generation Leaf is the biggest update the nameplate has seen. Gone is the air-cooled battery,  hatchback body and "good for the price tag, at least in 2017" spec sheet. Now, it boasts a crossover-ish body, a Tesla-style North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, up to 303 miles of highway range and a far nicer interior.

Nissan thinks the new Leaf may reignite its affordable EV business. Will it work? I drove a prototype in Japan and then checked out a production version here in the U.S., but I’m still not sure.  

2026 Nissan Leaf First Look: Everything You Need To Know
https://insideevs.com/reviews/762427/2026-nissan-leaf-first-look/

The New Nissan Leaf Finally Gets A Liquid-Cooled Battery
https://insideevs.com/news/762326/new-nissan-leaf-battery-cooling-power-range/

Why The New Nissan Leaf Is Less Aerodynamic In America
https://www.motor1.com/news/761660/new-nissan-leaf-less-aerodynamic-america/

2026 Nissan Leaf: This Is It
https://insideevs.com/news/754619/2026-nissan-leaf/

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00:00 – 2026 Nissan Leaf First Look Intro
00:37 – Nissan Leaf History
01:05 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Changes
01:18 – 2026 Nissan Leaf NACS & Charging
02:25 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Charging Speed
02:38 – 2026 Nissan Leaf V2L Charging
02:52 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Design
03:14 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Trims
03:36 – 2026 Nissan Leaf vs. Ariya
03:55 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+
04:25 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Technology
04:40 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Prototype Drive
05:06 – 2026 Nissan Leaf Conclusion

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