Here's my RANGE and efficiency results on the 2026 Nissan LEAF. Skip Tesla?

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The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF offers a sleek and streamlined design, an effortless charging experience, improved battery range1, and even greater value for money. The 2026 Nissan LEAF will reach Nissan dealerships this fall with Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the S+ grade starting at $29,9902 – the lowest starting MSRP for any new EV currently on sale in the U.S.3

Nissan's commitment to making EV mobility accessible to all is demonstrated by the new LEAF's MSRP being lower than it was 15 years ago, when the 2011 LEAF carried a list price of $32,780.

Additionally, the 2026 SV+ grade has an MSRP of $34,230, undercutting the 2025 LEAF SV PLUS by $1,960 despite offering dramatically more standard features and an increased driving range.

"The LEAF really kicked off the mainstream EV market when it launched 15 years ago, and Nissan's still committed to making electric driving accessible to all," said Vinay Shahani, senior vice president of U.S. Marketing and Sales at Nissan. "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."

The all-new LEAF features a longer driving range of up to 303 miles per charge1, and built-in North American Charging Standard (NACS) compatibility with Plug & Charge4 provides seamless access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers for convenient public charging5, making LEAF ideal for commuting and road trips alike.

LEAF's modern design includes clean, minimalist surfacing and details like motorized flush door handles, a Nissan-first for a production car; a sleek, curving roofline, featuring a katana blade element inspired by the Z sports car; and a segment-first dimming panoramic roof6, which can transition between opaque and transparent at the touch of a button. The airy, spacious cabin features dual displays (12.3 inches, S/S+; 14.3 inches, SV+/PLATINUM+); an open, flat floor beneath the dashboard; and redesigned seats that enhance second-row knee room.

Advanced technology throughout makes living with LEAF effortless and enjoyable. Available Google built-in7, including Google Maps, streamlines navigation with Intelligent Route Planner, and the use of other familiar apps. New-to-LEAF camera tech includes standard, class-exclusive Intelligent Around View® Monitor8, standard Invisible Hood View8 and standard Front Wide View8 functions.

00:00 - City Efficiency and Range
19:16 - Highway Efficiency and Range
25:17 - LEAF at Tesla Supercharger
28:47 - Final thoughts