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Nissan Sets 2026 Leaf Starting Price at $29,990, Claiming Cheapest New EV in the U.S.

Nissan couples a 75 kWh battery and Supercharger access to a sub-$30,000 S+ entry price.

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Overview

  • Nissan released full U.S. pricing: S+ $29,990 MSRP ($31,485 with $1,495 destination), SV+ $34,230 ($35,725), and Platinum+ $38,990 ($40,485).
  • The Plus trims use a 75 kWh pack and roughly 214–215 hp motor, with EPA estimates of 303 miles (S+), 288 miles (SV+), and 259 miles (Platinum+).
  • Every 2026 Leaf in the U.S. includes a NACS port for Tesla Supercharger access and supports vehicle-to-load functionality.
  • A lower-priced Leaf S with a 52 kWh battery is planned for later, with pricing yet to be disclosed.
  • Nissan says U.S. deliveries begin in fall 2025, and the SV+ now undercuts the 2025 model by about $1,600–$1,960.