All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF Launches — Will Get LEAF to 1 Million Models Bought

The Nissan LEAF is already probably the most iconic electrical autos. It was one of many key faces of the trendy electrical car revolution for five–10 years. Whereas some fashions from early levels of of the trendy EV period have been retired or uncared for, although, Nissan has been bettering the LEAF over time, and the brand new iteration positively appears like the very best but, and I believe may supercharge the mannequin’s gross sales development.

Nissan factors out that just about 700,000 models of the LEAF have been bought over time. The mannequin just isn’t on the prime of finest vendor lists. Nevertheless, with the enhancements coming to the brand new era, I believe the LEAF may see a giant enhance in gross sales, and because it’s bought in markets around the globe, may doubtlessly attain 1 million cumulative gross sales finally — that’s, earlier than the subsequent era of the LEAF is developed.

I’m going to start out with probably the most superficial — but in addition probably the most vital — issues. That will be how the car appears. I believe this new model of the LEAF has a smooth, interesting design that shall be fairly common with consumers. It’s additionally in that small SUV/crossover candy spot that will get most gross sales now. (Although, admittedly, there additionally appears to be limitless competitors in that car class.) You may get a significantly better have a look at the next-gen LEAF within the following video and photos:

Past the appears, physique dimension, and car class, Nissan shares quite a few enhancements within the up to date automobile:

Quite a few Nissan-first options embrace:

• • New 3-in-1 powertrain with compact built-in motor, inverter and reducer
  • North American Charging Normal (NACS) port with Plug & Cost performance added to autos in North America
  • 3D holographic hind lights
  • Accessible dimming panoramic roof with warmth shielding

A spread of firsts for the LEAF nameplate additionally embrace:

• • Liquid cooled lithium-ion batteries with as much as 75-kWh usable capability
  • Accessible twin 14.3-inch shows
  • Accessible Google built-in², together with Google Maps
  • Wi-fi Apple CarPlay® and wi-fi Android Auto™
  • Flush door handles
  • Accessible 19-inch wheels
  • Accessible 64-color ambient inside lighting
  • 3D Clever Round View® Monitor³
  • Invisible Hood View³ and Entrance Broad View³
  • Accessible Bose® Private® Plus premium audio

There are a number of nice issues right here, however entry to NACS Tesla Superchargers will certainly assist the LEAF an excellent deal within the US market. A 75-kWh battery may also give the LEAF strong vary, greater than sufficient for most conventional drivers. (The flush door handles may also assist with vary. Total, the brand new mannequin’s drag coefficient is simply 0.26, down from the 0.29 drag coefficient of the earlier model of the LEAF.) Particulars haven’t been finalized, nevertheless it’s estimated that the brand new LEAF could have 303 miles of vary on a full cost.

Extra particulars on the US model of the brand new LEAF are right here. Nevertheless, total, nothing is best than watching the video above for nice insights into the upgraded LEAF, visuals and all. In the event you’re not into movies, although, at the least try the additional photos beneath.