The all-new LEAF is the first model to adopt Nissan’s all-new, 3-in-1 electric powertrain, which is 10 percent smaller than the motor used in the outgoing LEAF and offers up to 160 kW (214hp) power and 355 Nm (261 ft-lb) of Torque on selected variants.

Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace,

The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been reinvented from a frumpy hatchback to a sleek crossover on a new, advanced EV architecture.