Fresh details surface for 2026 Nissan LEAF

More details of the 2026 Nissan LEAF have been released ahead of its launch later this year, including that it can add up to 250km of range after a 14-minute charge when using a 150kW DC charger.

According to Nissan, the average refuelling stop at a typical servo is around the 14-minute mark, so the firm tasked its engineers with adding as much range as possible in that amount of time.

Charging speeds are increased thanks to its onboard navigation-linked battery preconditioning tech.

Nissan has also revealed that its mid-size SUV will launch with a 160kW single e-motor. Combined with a battery pack of undisclosed capacity, a range of more than 500km is anticipated.

Based on the same CMF-EV architecture as the larger Nissan ARIYA (and Renault Megane E-Tech), Nissan has already confirmed that the new LEAF will come with vehicle-to-home (V2X) capability, which allows owners to buy electricity cheaply off-peak and sell back power at a premium in times of high demand for lower running costs.

A vehicle-to-load capability (V2L) is also available.

Courtesy of its CMF-EV platform, the LEAF will feature a multi-link rear suspension for improved rigidity and a better ride and handling balance, while lateral rigidity has been boosted by 66 per cent over the previous generation.

We’ve already seen its active grille shutter tech, e-Dimming panoramic roof and the majority of its styling, but Nissan will reveal the car later today (June 17), including its full specifications.

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