Finally, after 15 Years, we have a new 2026 Nissan Leaf. As is appropriate the “truck” of global cars, markets, it is no longer a compact hatchback. Now it is a compact SUV-or, more precisely, a crossover utility vehicle built on passenger vehicles.
The new sheet will offer a range of up to 303 miles, Nissan says, from a 75-kilovatt-hour battery package operating a 160-kilovatt (214-horse) engine, which produces 261 pounds (354 Newton meters) from torque. This engine drives the front wheels, but despite its high, useful look, all wheel is not on the table.
The 2026 sheet can load up to 150 kW with a North American load standard port on the right front slot, with a fast load of 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in 35 minutes in ideal conditions. Drivers will benefit from the standard Plug & Charge protocol, which lets them insert the car and leave, with validation and billing automatically, at capable load networks. Notably, the AC load port with J-1772-Socket is on the left front; Double load ports remain unusual outside higher models such as the Porsche Taycan.
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Smaller and softer
Stilike, the leaf is similar to a smaller Nissan Ariya – the brand’s larger EV crossover. The new sheet, however, is a softer-Nassan cites a towed coefficient of 0.26, down from the front of the front sheet and the 0.297 of the Ariya-and uses such towing reduction functions, as the first operated, fluent door of the company’s back door is back door of the roof. The very high tail provides a large load area, up to 55.5 cubic feet (1.6 cubic meters) behind the rear chairs.
Depending on garrison, the 2026 sheet comes with 18- or 19-inch wheels, although the smaller wheels can produce slightly higher ranks. Heat pump is standard for heating cabins; Nissan notes that the sheet now captures a waste of heat of the electrical electronics during loading and the driving engine, using it to heat the battery until its optimal operational temperature.
Inside, most models use double 14.3-inch displays side by side on a flat panel tray, to any number of Hyundai EVS. Google Maps and Google Assistant are built into the box, and, as with many new evons, maps will recommend load stops on routes that exceed the range of the car. Android Auto and Apple Carplay phone mirror remain available, both wireless and wired, with available options including electrically darkening panoramic glass moon roof, and battery heater, to heat the battery in winter while the car is still inserted.
Shortly after the 2026 sheet is sold at various levels, Nissan also plans to offer a basic leaf version with a smaller 52-kWh battery and a 130-kW (174-kp) engine. However, no range was projected for this setting.
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Long, square history
It is important to remember that in December 2010, when the first US sheet was transferred to a paying customer, there were only three cars to be sold in the US market with plugs: the Tesla Roadster, a crudely built $ 100,000 two-seat Roadster; The Chevrolet volt-chrome program hybrid, concept almost No salesman could cogregate explain to shopkeepers; and the sheet. The Tesla model S would not struggle in production for more than 18 months.
Taking perhaps the wrong lesson from the unexpected sales success of the 2004 Toyota Prius Hybrid, its designers gave the sheet a drawing like no other car on the road. It was all curves, with a bevel nose, swept rear lights, and almost a riot on its round hatchback back. “Strange” was the general consent.
