Nissan announces 2026 Leaf pricing, starting at $29,990

Nissan is set to launch the latest iteration of its Leaf electric vehicle later this year, marking significant advancements in design and performance. The third generation of the Leaf is more compact on the exterior while offering increased interior space. It also introduces a liquid-cooled battery system, enhancing efficiency. While many details about the Leaf were shared earlier in the summer, the crucial question of pricing has now been answered. As previously indicated, the cost of the Leaf could play a pivotal role in determining its market success. Fortunately for potential buyers, the Leaf S+, the base variant equipped with a 75 kWh long-range battery, will retail for $29,990 at its fall launch. This price point is notably lower than the initial offering of the original model back in 2011, even before accounting for inflation. Vinay Shahani, Nissan's Senior Vice President of US Marketing and Sales, emphasized the company's commitment to providing affordable yet high-value electric vehicles. "We've stuck to our mission of engineering EVs that are affordable but packed with value. That's how we've kept the LEAF's price steady over three generations—all while giving owners more style, more technology, more features, and a vastly improved driving range over the original 2011 model," Shahani stated. The new Leaf promises to continue this tradition of affordability and innovation as it hits the market.