Nissan LEAF
For 2026, the Nissan LEAF hatchback has been completely transformed into a coupe-style crossover with similar size. It remains a fully electric vehicle, with two different battery options: 52 kWh and 75 kWh. LEAF models equipped with the larger battery offer a range of 417-488 km depending on the trim level. They also increase output from 174 to 214 horsepower. Nissan has improved charging speeds and packed the interior with new technologies.
Nissan LEAF
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,748 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$785/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 147 hp @ 3,283 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,283 rpm (320 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 40.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Electric |
| Assembly | Smyrna, TN, US |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 17.0 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 21.2 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 18.9 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 240 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/50R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/50R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,480 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 668 l and 849 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 43 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Driving | N/A |
| Overall | N/A |
| Average | N/A |