The 2026 Nissan LEAF® is a five-passenger electric vehicle offered in S+, SV+, and PLAT+ grades with a technical package focused on electric performance, charging flexibility, connected cabin systems, driver-assistance features, and usable interior space. Its specifications include a 75 kWh lithium-ion battery, a 160 kW AC synchronous electric motor, and grade-specific Nissan-estimated range and efficiency ratings. The 2026 Nissan LEAF® also includes charging hardware for multiple connection types, Plug & Charge capability, digital instrumentation, smartphone integration, and vehicle-to-load functionality. Inside, the model provides seating for five passengers, folding rear seats, available heated seating, and cargo capacity that expands when the second row is folded.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® uses an electric propulsion system built around a 160 kW AC synchronous electric motor and a 75 kWh lithium-ion battery. This setup produces 214 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque, giving the 2026 Nissan LEAF® a defined performance output across the grades. Nissan pairs the electric motor and battery with a 7.2 kW onboard charger, which supports the vehicle’s charging capability through compatible equipment. The 2026 Nissan LEAF® also includes a portable charge cable for 120V and 240V EVSE use, giving drivers additional charging flexibility. Its electric hardware also supports vehicle-to-load functionality, which allows the vehicle to provide up to 1,500 watts through the exterior J1772 port when using the required adapter.

The 75 kWh lithium-ion battery serves as the energy source for the 2026 Nissan LEAF®. The 160 kW AC synchronous electric motor delivers 214 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque, which gives the vehicle a consistent electric output figure, while a 7.2 kW onboard charger comes standard. Quick charging from 10 percent to 80 percent carries an estimated time of 35 minutes, with the specification notes stating that charging times and range estimates may vary based on driving habits, charging habits, weather, temperature, and battery age. The 2026 Nissan LEAF® also includes a charging timer, which allows the driver to set a desired charge time and manage the vehicle’s charging schedule more precisely.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes both a J1772 charging port and a North American Charging Standard port. This dual-port specification supports a broad charging equipment profile within the details provided for the model. Plug & Charge capability comes standard, adding a simplified charging feature to the vehicle’s electric system. Vehicle-to-load capability also comes standard through the J1772 port when the required adapter is used, and the PLAT+ grade adds a V2L plug in the cargo area. The S+ grade carries a Nissan-estimated range of 303 miles, the SV+ carries an estimated range of 288 miles, and the PLAT+ carries an estimated range of 259 miles.

Nissan lists separate efficiency ratings for each 2026 Nissan LEAF® grade. The S+ is rated at 131 city MPGe, 111 highway MPGe, and 121 combined MPGe. The SV+ is rated at 123 city MPGe, 105 highway MPGe, and 114 combined MPGe. The PLAT+ is rated at 110 city MPGe, 96 highway MPGe, and 103 combined MPGe. These figures give each trim a clear efficiency profile and help define the relationship between wheel and tire equipment, vehicle weight, range, and electric energy use.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® combines vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering with trim-specific wheel and tire packages. The steering system gives the vehicle a curb-to-curb turning diameter of 35.4 feet, which provides a measurable reference for low-speed maneuvering. Nissan equips the 2026 Nissan LEAF® with anti-lock braking, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Exterior features include LED lighting, automatic headlight operation, power outside mirrors, and liftgate equipment that changes by grade. The model’s exterior specification also includes available roof rails, a dimming panoramic roof, integrated mirror turn signals, and a motion-activated power liftgate on the PLAT+ grade.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® uses vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering. The steering wheel includes manual tilt and manual telescopic adjustment, allowing the driver to set a suitable driving position. Nissan also lists TailorFit™ material for the steering wheel, along with cruise control switches and audio and Bluetooth® switches. The PLAT+ grade adds a heated steering wheel, giving that trim an additional cold-weather comfort feature.

Wheel and tire equipment varies across the 2026 Nissan LEAF® lineup. The S+ grade includes 18-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers and 215/55 R18 Yokohama AVID GT tires. The SV+ grade uses 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with the same 215/55 R18 Yokohama AVID GT tires. The PLAT+ grade includes 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/45 R19 Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires. Braking and control equipment includes an anti-lock braking system, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system, which gives every grade a consistent active safety foundation.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes LED headlights, automatic on and off headlights, LED daytime running lights, High Beam Assist, LED taillights, and a center high-mounted stop light. The PLAT+ grade adds an LED full-center signature lamp, giving that trim a distinct exterior lighting detail. Outside mirrors include dual power remote-controlled operation across the lineup, while SV+ and PLAT+ add integrated LED turn signals. The PLAT+ grade further adds heated outside mirrors, mirror memory, roof rails, and a dimming panoramic roof. Liftgate equipment includes a manual liftgate on S+ and SV+, while PLAT+ adds a motion-activated power liftgate.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® cabin seats five passengers and uses trim-specific seating materials, seat adjustments, heating features, and cargo equipment. Cloth seating comes standard on S+, while SV+ includes TailorFit™ material for the front seats. The PLAT+ grade extends TailorFit™ material to the front and rear seats, adding a more complete seating material upgrade within the lineup. Nissan equips the vehicle with 60/40 folding rear seats, which support practical cargo expansion when passengers do not occupy the second row. The cabin also includes automatic climate control with rear foot ducting, multiple storage locations, rear-seat comfort features on higher grades, and available cargo organization equipment.

The S+ grade includes cloth seating, while SV+ adds TailorFit™ material for the front seats. The PLAT+ grade includes TailorFit™ material for both front and rear seating positions. The driver’s seat includes 8-way power adjustment on SV+ and PLAT+, and the PLAT+ grade adds power lumbar support and memory. The passenger seat includes 6-way manual adjustment, and heated front seats appear on SV+ and PLAT+. The PLAT+ grade also includes heated rear seats, while SV+ and PLAT+ include a rear center armrest.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes automatic climate control with rear foot ducting, a rear window defroster, a room lamp, and a front 12-volt power outlet. SV+ and PLAT+ add a hybrid heater system with a heat pump, while the battery heater is optional on those grades. Interior storage features include cup holders in the center console, four bottle holders in the door panels, a glove compartment, center console storage, and an available sunglasses holder on SV+ and PLAT+. The vehicle also includes power windows with remote open for the driver’s window and power door locks with an auto locking system. Additional convenience features include a hands-free text messaging assistant, Rear Door Alert, sun visors with extensions, and rear air vents on SV+ and PLAT+.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® provides 20 cubic feet of cargo volume with the second row upright. Cargo volume expands to 55.5 cubic feet when the second row is folded, giving the vehicle additional utility for larger items. The Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System appears on SV+ and PLAT+, adding an organized storage feature to those trims. Interior ambient lighting is included in the cargo area, with white ambient lighting on S+ and SV+ and multicolor ambient lighting on PLAT+.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® uses a NissanConnect® interface with trim-specific touchscreen sizes and connected features. The S+ grade includes NissanConnect® with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while SV+ and PLAT+ receive NissanConnect® with a 14.3-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless Android Auto™, SiriusXM® 360, Amazon Alexa Built-in, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability, and NissanConnect® telematics with 5G are included. SV+ and PLAT+ also include NissanConnect® Services with Google Assistant, Google Maps, Play Store, and Nissan Door to Door Connected Navigation. Audio and display equipment scale by trim, giving the 2026 Nissan LEAF® lineup a structured technology progression from S+ to PLAT+.

The S+ grade uses a 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen. The SV+ and PLAT+ grades upgrade to a 14.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ are included, allowing compatible smartphone integration without a wired connection. SiriusXM® 360 and Amazon Alexa Built-in also appear in the technology features. SV+ and PLAT+ expand connected functionality with Google Assistant, Google Maps, Play Store, and Nissan Door to Door Connected Navigation through NissanConnect® Services.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® offers a grade-based audio system structure. The S+ includes a 4-speaker audio system, while the SV+ includes a 6-speaker audio system. The PLAT+ includes a Bose® Personal Plus® audio system with 10 speakers. All grades include two front USB Type C ports, while SV+ and PLAT+ add two rear charge-only USB Type C ports. SV+ and PLAT+ also include a wireless phone charging pad, which complements the wireless smartphone integration features.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes an Advanced Drive-Assist® Display with a size determined by grade. The S+ grade includes a 12.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, while SV+ and PLAT+ include a 14.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display. The PLAT+ grade also adds a head-up display, placing selected driving information in the driver’s forward view. Digital gauges include a speedometer, power meter, outside temperature display, tire pressure warning, shift position indicator, clock, battery temperature display, remaining energy gauge, and capacity level gauge.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes a comprehensive group of restraint systems, active safety hardware, and driver-assistance technologies. Passenger protection equipment includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors, and an occupant classification sensor. Additional restraint systems include front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags, driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags, and rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags. The model also includes anti-lock braking, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Driver-assistance features include forward collision alerts, automatic emergency braking, lane support, blind-spot systems, parking views, sonar sensors, and post-collision support technology.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Collision Warning. Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection also appears in the safety and driving aid equipment. High Beam Assist comes standard and supports headlight management during compatible driving conditions. Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Sign Recognition add information and monitoring functions for the driver. Post-collision auto-hazard and emergency call capability also comes included, giving the 2026 Nissan LEAF® a defined response feature after a collision event.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® includes Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, and Lane Keep Assist. Blind Spot Warning and Blind Spot Intervention also appear in the driver-assistance equipment. Rear Cross Traffic Alert supports reversing maneuvers by adding monitoring capability behind the vehicle. Parking and visibility features include the 3D Intelligent Around View® Monitor, Front Wide View, Intelligent Hood View, rear sonar sensors, and front sonar sensors on SV+ and PLAT+. ProPILOT Assist also comes included, adding a driver-assistance feature to the 2026 Nissan LEAF® equipment list.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF® has a 105.9-inch wheelbase and measures 173.4 inches in overall length. Overall width measures 71.3 inches without mirrors and 82.6 inches with mirrors, while overall height measures 61.3 inches. Ground clearance measures 5.3 inches, with an 18.0-degree angle of approach and a 23.7-degree angle of departure. Track width is 62.4 inches front and 62.1 inches rear for one wheel specification set, and 62.0 inches front and 61.7 inches rear for another. These measurements define the 2026 Nissan LEAF®’s exterior footprint and provide useful context for maneuverability, interior packaging, cargo use, and parking space requirements.

Front-row interior measurements include 39.9 inches of headroom, 42.4 inches of legroom, 53.2 inches of hip room, and 56.0 inches of shoulder room. Rear-seat measurements include 31.8 inches of legroom, 51.5 inches of hip room, and 54.6 inches of shoulder room. Rear headroom measures 37.2 inches on S+ and SV+ and 36.6 inches on PLAT+. Cargo volume measures 20 cubic feet with the second row upright and 55.5 cubic feet with the second row folded.

Nissan lists grade-specific weight figures for the 2026 Nissan LEAF®. The S+ has a total weight of 4,187 pounds, with 2,349 pounds over the front and 1,838 pounds over the rear. The SV+ has a total weight of 4,231 pounds, with 2,349 pounds over the front and 1,862 pounds over the rear. The PLAT+ has a total weight of 4,369 pounds, with 2,425 pounds over the front and 1,944 pounds over the rear.

Our team can help drivers review the 2026 Nissan LEAF® and its electric performance, connected technology, cabin comfort, handling details, and safety features in person. Schedule a test drive at Dave Solon Nissan near Fountain, CO, to experience the 160 kW electric motor, digital displays, driver-assistance systems, and flexible cargo layout from the driver’s seat. We can also walk through grade-specific features such as the 14.3-inch touchscreen, Bose® Personal Plus® audio system, motion-activated power liftgate, and available heated seating. Our team can explain the differences between S+, SV+, and PLAT+ equipment so shoppers can focus on the features that support their driving needs. A test drive also provides a practical way to evaluate steering feel, interior comfort, visibility technology, safety systems, and electric driving characteristics together.