Nissan pulls the plug on the under-$30,000 LEAF EV for 2026
The new and improved LEAF is one of the most affordable EVs on the market, but Nissan was supposed to add a new entry-level trim, starting at under $30,000.
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The new and improved LEAF is one of the most affordable EVs on the market, but Nissan was supposed to add a new entry-level trim, starting at under $30,000.
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Nissan announced prices for its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the 2026 Rogue, will start at under $46,000.
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The NX8 makes the Rogue look outdated. Nissan’s new electric SUV is bigger than the Rogue and features some of the most advanced tech in its lineup.
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Nissan’s iconic electric hatch that started it all is back and better than ever. The new and improved LEAF is now rolling off the production line at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a “momentous” milestone for the company and UK economy.
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Nissan is reviving the Xterra, the rugged SUV that once attracted a cult-like following, but this time it will be “electrified.”
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Nissan is looking for a partner to co-develop new EVs with as it struggles to turn things around, but only on one condition.
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After images of an the new mid-sized electric crossover were leaked by the Chinese MIIT, Nissan pulled the wraps off its all-new NX8 – and it looks so good, I’m wondering if it couldn’t spearhead the brand’s American turnaround.
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Unless they have vivid memories of guys like Nigel Mansell, Fernando Alonso, and Sebastian Vettel driving the wheels off a screaming, Renault-powered Formula 1 car, it’s tough to get an American to care about a new Renault — but Nissan’s renewed willingness to work with its old partners means we may yet get the new Trafic E-Tech here. (!)
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Nissan announced the new LEAF will start at just £32,249 in the UK after it became eligible for the maximum discount under the government’s Electric Car Grant.
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Nissan’s best-selling vehicle is arriving as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. The 2026 Rogue is Nissan’s first PHEV for the US, with enough electric range to power through your daily commute.
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With its sleek, uncluttered styling and more than 100 miles of battery-electric range before the extended range electric sedan’s gas engine kicks on, maybe the new Nissan N6 really should have been the next Maxima!
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Following the new LEAF, the Nissan Juke is next in line for a glow-up. The new Juke EV was recently spotted in public, giving us our first look at the electric crossover SUV.
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Nissan is selling its global headquarters and trimming production as part of its recovery efforts. Although the Japanese automaker is starting to show signs of life, it still has a long way to go. Nissan is betting on new vehicles, including the next-gen LEAF, to help it turn things around.
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Zhengzhou Nissan has launched a new, plug-in pickup in the Chinese market called the Z9. It’s the same size as the Nissan Frontier Pro, offers over 35 miles of all-electric range, and pricing starts at just $16,600.
UPDATE 04NOV2025: more details and more markets for 2026.
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The new 2026 Nissan LEAF has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 303 miles, but real-world tests suggest it can go even further.
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Nissan’s big bet on all-solid-state EV batteries might just pay off. The Japanese automakers moved one step closer to bringing next-gen battery tech to market, promising to double driving range, shorten charging times, and improve overall efficiency.
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Nissan will showcase the roof-mounted solar system on the Sakura, Japan’s top-selling EV, next week. The “Ao-Solar Extender,” Nissan claims, can generate enough solar energy to power up to 3,000 km, or over 1,800 miles of free driving per year.
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The LEAF is back and upgraded in nearly every way possible. For the 2026 model year, the new Nissan LEAF is all grown up and still one of the most affordable EVs, starting at under $30,000. However, lease prices are not so cheap.
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Nissan’s electric SUV is due for its first major refresh. The new Nissan Ariya broke its cover, revealing a design closer to the 2026 LEAF, but those in the US won’t get to see it.
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The new Nissan LEAF hit the streets of the UK for the first time, bringing a fresh crossover SUV-like look, up to 386 miles of driving range, and a host of other upgrades.
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The new Nissan LEAF is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, with a starting price under $30,000. Overseas, it’s a different story. To keep pace with BYD, Hyundai, and others, Nissan revealed a new, lower-priced LEAF B5 model in Japan.
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The next electric SUV you buy from Nissan might actually be a Ford. Nissan is considering partnering with Ford or another major automaker on an electrified version of the Rogue SUV.
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Nissan is tossing around the idea of a new Nissan LEAF NISMO again, but this time it will be based the newly upgraded version.
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The Ariya, Nissan’s all-electric SUV, won’t be offered in the US in 2026. Nissan officially cut the Ariya from its 2026 lineup as it prepares to launch the new and improved LEAF EV.
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