The brand new Nissan LEAF is among the many most reasonably priced electrical autos within the US, with a beginning worth underneath $30,000. Abroad, it’s a distinct story. To maintain tempo with BYD, Hyundai, and others, Nissan revealed a brand new, lower-priced LEAF B5 mannequin in Japan.
Meet the brand new Nissan LEAF B7, subsequent up is the B5
We acquired our first take a look at the third-gen LEAF in June. Though Nissan’s iconic electrical hatch was as soon as a top-selling electrical car, it was lengthy overdue for an replace.
The brand new LEAF is again and higher than ever, boasting a considerably longer driving vary, quicker charging, and a brand new crossover SUV-like design.
Even with the enhancements, Nissan claims the 2026 LEAF has “the bottom beginning MSRP for any new EV at present on sale within the US” at simply $29,990. That’s even cheaper than the primary mannequin, which arrived in 2011 for $32,780.
Abroad, together with in its house market of Japan, it gained’t be really easy. Nissan faces stiff competitors from lower-cost electrical autos from BYD, Hyundai, Kia, and several other different manufacturers.
Nissan introduced plans to launch a brand new, lower-priced “LEAF B5” mannequin on Wednesday, aiming to fend off the wave of latest competitors getting into the Japanese market.
Nissan mentioned it plans to launch the lower-priced LEAF B5 in February 2026. It’ll function a smaller 55 kWh battery and “is anticipated to be priced extra affordably for a wider vary of shoppers,” the corporate mentioned.
Within the meantime, Nissan will open orders for the LEAF B7 in Japan on October 17, with deliveries scheduled to start in January 2026.
Powered by a 78 kWh battery, the B7 variant delivers a WLTC driving vary of as much as 702 km (436 miles). Utilizing a 150 kW quick charger, Nissan mentioned it could possibly additionally recharge from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes.
The third-gen LEAF contains a new power administration system and battery conditioning function to optimize power consumption.
Inside, the brand new Nissan LEAF B7 seems about the identical as the opposite mannequin, with a twin 12.3″ show on the heart.
Nissan gives two grades, “X” and “G.” The LEAF B7 X begins at 5,188,700 yen ($34,000) whereas the G mannequin is priced from 5,999,400 yen ($39,300).
Each the B7 and B5 will obtain an AUTECH improve. The LEAF B7 AUTECH begins at 6,513,100 yen ($42,600), whereas costs for the B5 model have but to be introduced.
