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Motor 1
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The 2026 Nissan Leaf Is Finally Here, and It Has Way More Range
Fifteen years ago, Nissan was at the forefront of electric vehicle development. It unveiled the Leaf in mid-2009, just as the world's economy started to recover from the Great Recession. It entered production in 2010 as the first mass-market EV, offering just 73 miles of range. But a lot has changed since then, and Nissan has given its affordable EV a significant makeover for 2026. 2026 Leaf Powertrain Choices The company has been teasing the new Leaf since the end of March, but we finally have concrete details about the new compact crossover. It'll be available in four trims: S, S+, SV+, and Platinum+. The + trims all have a 214-horsepower electric motor making 261 pound-feet of torque previewed earlier this month . It pairs with a 75-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery. Photo by: Nissan Photo by: Nissan The entry-level S will feature a smaller 52-kWh battery with an electric motor making 174 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. Nissan says this powertrain won't be available until spring 2026. The rest of the lineup will begin reaching dealers this fall. 2026 Nissan Leaf Range and Charging Details The 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ has a range of up to 303 miles on a charge, way more than the 212 miles available in the 2024 model. The 2026 Platinum+, which comes standard with larger 19-inch wheels, can go up to 259 miles. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard on the other trims. The SV+ has a 288-mile range, while Nissan hasn't determined how far the entry-level S will go. We expect the company to announce that closer to the trim's on-sale date next year. Photo by: Nissan The new Leaf comes with two charging ports—the Tesla-compatible NACS on the passenger side and the J1772 port on the other. The new Leaf recharges from 10 to 80 percent in 35 minutes. A heat pump is standard on the top two trims, with an optional battery heater available as an option. 2026 Nissan Leaf Technology and Cabin Inside, the new Leaf takes advantage of its electric powertrain, with a flat floor under the dashboard. A pair of 12.3-inch units for the infotainment display and the driver's screen are standard on the S and S+. The higher trims come with two 14.3-inch displays with Google Built-In. However, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every Leaf. Thank goodness. Photo by: Nissan Photo by: Nissan Buyers who get the Leaf Platinum+ will also enjoy a 10-speaker Bose audio system and a head-up display as standard features. Nissan's ProPilot Assist is standard across the range, along with several other safety technologies like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, high beam assist, lane departure warning, and more. How Much Will the 2026 Nissan Leaf Cost? Nissan hasn't announced the pricing for the 2026 Leaf just yet. A source told our colleagues at InsideEVs that it wants the Leaf to have a starting price in the low-$30,000 range, which would be an increase from the outgoing version. The 2025 Leaf starts at $29,290, including the destination charge. However, the 2026 model is a proper compact crossover that's larger than the car it's replacing, so buyers should expect to pay more. Another factor that could affect the Leaf's price is the tariffs. Nissan says it'll build the new EV at its Tochigi plant in Japan, which would make it subject to the 25-percent import duty. That could add thousands of dollars to the price tag, squashing the brand's hopes of offering an affordable electric vehicle in the United States. Here's More From Nissan: This Might Be Nissan's New Sedan Before You're Supposed to See It The Last Five-Speed Manual Is Dead Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Nissan Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor 1
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The 2026 Nissan Leaf Is Finally Here, and It Has Way More Range
Fifteen years ago, Nissan was at the forefront of electric vehicle development. It unveiled the Leaf in mid-2009, just as the world's economy started to recover from the Great Recession. It entered production in 2010 as the first mass-market EV, offering just 73 miles of range. But a lot has changed since then, and Nissan has given its affordable EV a significant makeover for 2026. 2026 Leaf Powertrain Choices The company has been teasing the new Leaf since the end of March, but we finally have concrete details about the new compact crossover. It'll be available in four trims: S, S+, SV+, and Platinum+. The + trims all have a 214-horsepower electric motor making 261 pound-feet of torque previewed earlier this month . It pairs with a 75-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery. Photo by: Nissan Photo by: Nissan The entry-level S will feature a smaller 52-kWh battery with an electric motor making 174 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. Nissan says this powertrain won't be available until spring 2026. The rest of the lineup will begin reaching dealers this fall. 2026 Nissan Leaf Range and Charging Details The 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ has a range of up to 303 miles on a charge, way more than the 212 miles available in the 2024 model. The 2026 Platinum+, which comes standard with larger 19-inch wheels, can go up to 259 miles. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard on the other trims. The SV+ has a 288-mile range, while Nissan hasn't determined how far the entry-level S will go. We expect the company to announce that closer to the trim's on-sale date next year. Photo by: Nissan The new Leaf comes with two charging ports—the Tesla-compatible NACS on the passenger side and the J1772 port on the other. The new Leaf recharges from 10 to 80 percent in 35 minutes. A heat pump is standard on the top two trims, with an optional battery heater available as an option. 2026 Nissan Leaf Technology and Cabin Inside, the new Leaf takes advantage of its electric powertrain, with a flat floor under the dashboard. A pair of 12.3-inch units for the infotainment display and the driver's screen are standard on the S and S+. The higher trims come with two 14.3-inch displays with Google Built-In. However, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every Leaf. Thank goodness. Photo by: Nissan Photo by: Nissan Buyers who get the Leaf Platinum+ will also enjoy a 10-speaker Bose audio system and a head-up display as standard features. Nissan's ProPilot Assist is standard across the range, along with several other safety technologies like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, high beam assist, lane departure warning, and more. How Much Will the 2026 Nissan Leaf Cost? Nissan hasn't announced the pricing for the 2026 Leaf just yet. A source told our colleagues at InsideEVs that it wants the Leaf to have a starting price in the low-$30,000 range, which would be an increase from the outgoing version. The 2025 Leaf starts at $29,290, including the destination charge. However, the 2026 model is a proper compact crossover that's larger than the car it's replacing, so buyers should expect to pay more. Another factor that could affect the Leaf's price is the tariffs. Nissan says it'll build the new EV at its Tochigi plant in Japan, which would make it subject to the 25-percent import duty. That could add thousands of dollars to the price tag, squashing the brand's hopes of offering an affordable electric vehicle in the United States. Here's More From Nissan: This Might Be Nissan's New Sedan Before You're Supposed to See It The Last Five-Speed Manual Is Dead Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Nissan Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Zawya
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Ferrari delays second EV model to at least 2028 because of weak demand, sources say
Ferrari has delayed plans for its second fully-electric model that was due out in 2026 to at least 2028, because of a lack of demand for high-performance luxury EVs, two sources close to the matter told Reuters. Known for its roaring petrol engines, Ferrari has sold hybrid models since 2019 and will begin unveiling its first EV in October this year in a three-stage process culminating in a world premiere in the spring of next year. First deliveries to customers are expected in October 2026. Aside from the lack of a throaty roar that comes with an electric sports car - the top selling point for many wealthy buyers - automakers have struggled to overcome the fact that EV batteries are far too heavy and simply lack the sustained power of a fossil-fuel engine. As part of Ferrari's undisclosed internal plans a second EV model was planned for around the end of 2026. But now it is not expected before 2028, one of the sources said, who added that real, sustainable demand is non-existent for an electric sports car. The source said low market interest would also give Ferrari time to further develop in-house technology for its second electric vehicle, although soft demand remained the main reason for the delay. Ferrari declined to comment. Both sources declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Ferrari has announced long-term plans to sell EVs and Reuters previously reported Ferrari has a second EV model under development, but the carmaker has not publicly disclosed any plans beyond its first EV. Other sports car makers have already postponed or scaled back their electric ambitions because of a lack of consumer interest. Ferrari's Italian rival Lamborghini, a unit of Volkswagen , said in December it will launch its first electric model in 2029 instead of 2028 and Germany's Porsche cut back its plans for EVs amid soft sales of its electric Macan SUV and Taycan models. Earlier this year Maserati, the luxury brand of Stellantis , cancelled plans for an electric version of its MC20 sports car. The plan for a second Ferrari EV has been delayed twice by the Maranello, Italy-based company. Initially there was a one-year postponement, but now the model will launch in 2028 at the earliest, the second source said, adding that demand for high-performance is currently "zero". The source said that internally, Ferrari's second electric car is seen as the real game changer for its EV strategy, while the first one is more of a low-volume, symbolic milestone model that will meet its promise to launch its first EV in 2026. Ferrari's first EV, which was co-designed by former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive, will cost over $500,000, Reuters reported last year. One of the sources described it as an atypical model for Ferrari, saying it would be larger than normal, but it would not be an SUV. The source said the second EV model will be more in line with the company's strategy of delivering around 5,000 to 6,000 units over a five-year lifespan for a typical Ferrari model, which is currently unsustainable because of a lack of customer interest. Ferrari will present its new long-term business plan to investors on Oct. 9.
