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Nissan Launches Third-Generation Leaf to Revive EV Fortunes

It offers up to 303 miles of range, dual battery options, Tesla-compatible charging, an entry-level price aimed at undercutting competitors.

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A charging cable is attached to a Nissan Leaf electric car at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan, October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Nissan Leaf electric vehicles on display at the company's Oppama plant in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, October 22, 2010. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo
Nissan's Leaf all-electric vehicle is displayed at a news conference to announce the price tag for the world's first mass-produced electric car, at the company's global headquarters in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, March 30, 2010. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Overview

  • The 2026 Leaf shifts to a compact crossover design with up to 25% more battery capacity and a maximum EPA-rated range of 303 miles.
  • Nissan equips the new model with CCS and NACS ports to ensure compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network for faster, more convenient charging.
  • The company is targeting an entry-level MSRP that would make the Leaf one of the most affordable electric SUVs in the United States.
  • Under CEO Ivan Espinosa’s restructuring plan, Nissan faces a $4.5 billion loss, 596 billion yen in debt due next year, seven plant closures and about 20,000 job cuts.
  • As Tesla’s global sales fell 13% in Q1 2025, rivals such as GM (+94%), Ford (+21%) and Hyundai (+26%) have boosted their EV volumes, intensifying competition.