2026 Nissan Leaf
2026 Nissan Leaf — The Nissan Leaf is a battery electric car produced by Nissan since 2010.
Trim: S
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Nissan Leaf snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Nissan Leaf typically asks about $28,400 versus a $30,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Nissan Leaf has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seat Belts) and 2 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch combined mpg (111 mpg → 121 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$28,400
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$30,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
2
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Leaf?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Leaf. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seat Belts
2026-07-02
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Campaign 26V425000
Electrical System
2026-03-26
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Campaign 26V188000
Owner complaints
2 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System1
- Power Train1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (111 mpg → 121 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Combined MPG
- 111 mpg↑121 mpg
- Length
- 176.4 in→173.6 in
- Width
- 70.5 in→71.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in→105.9 in
- Curb weight
- 3439.2 lb→4213.0 lb
How much does a used 2026 Leaf cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $28,400 in typical used asking against a $30,200 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $30,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $28,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,800 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Leaf?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Nissan Leaf continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Leaf is a battery electric car produced by Nissan since 2010. It was offered exclusively as a 5-door hatchback which since then has become a crossover SUV model. The term "LEAF" serves as a backronym to leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- EPA combined 121 mpg
- About 173.6 × 71.3 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 147 hp, 121 mpg combined, 149 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
147 hp
Combined MPG
121 mpg
EV range
149 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 173.6 in
- Width
- 71.3 in
- Height
- 61.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 105.9 in
- Curb weight
- 4213.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 121
- Electric range
- 149 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | S | SV Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 214 hp |
| Engine | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 149 mi | 212 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | — | — | — | FWD | |
| 214 | — | — | — | FWD |