Nissan is reportedly cutting production of the newly released Leaf EV. The automaker is said to be facing a parts shortage related to rare earths. The 2026 Leaf arrives in America this fall with two ...

Nissan is scaling back Leaf EV production amid China’s rare earth export curbs. The delay complicates the automaker’s wider restructuring plans.

The all-new Leaf gets a 75 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that can charge at up to 150 kW. On a Level 3 charger, Nissan claims a 10-80% charge would take 35 minutes.

The new LEAF is marginally shorter in length than the second-generation model (173.4 inches vs. 176.4 inches), but it is about an inch wider and a similar height to its predecessor.

Nissan is betting on a new version of its Leaf electric vehicle (EV) to revive its fortunes, having gone from mass-market EV pioneer to laggard since its first model entered showrooms in 2010.

Speaking of range, Nissan says the new Leaf will be able to deliver between 186 and 311 miles (300 to 500 kilometers) on a full charge, which suggests more than one battery option will be available.

The new Leaf should arrive at dealerships this fall. Final pricing has not been announced, but as I said, the company is hoping to offer the entry-level Leaf in the low-$30,000 range.

The sleek new exterior design is good for a drag coefficient of 0.26, down from 0.29 on the last Leaf. That contributes to a 303-mile range from a 75-kWh battery, which can be charged from both a ...

Time will tell whether or not the new and improved 2026 Nissan Leaf will sell like lithium-powered hotcakes or not. Given the success of cars like the Hyundai Ioniq5 and Tesla Model 3, EV buyers ...

The new top-end Leaf's front-wheel drive powertrain puts out 214 hp – the same as the last model's SV Plus variant – albeit with 261 lb.ft (354 Nm) of torque instead of 250 lb.ft (339 Nm).

The 2026 Leaf zips onto the battery battlefield with new style, new specs and a whole new vibe that goes a long way toward bringing one of the O.G. EVs into the modern electric era.

Speaking of range, Nissan says the new Leaf will be able to deliver between 186 and 311 miles (300 to 500 kilometers) on a full charge, which suggests more than one battery option will be available.