The new Nissan LEAF will start at just over $25,000 before incentives. Based on the latest order guide data, the entry-level 2026 Nissan LEAF S will be just over $4,600 more affordable than the S+ trim that will arrive at dealers first. Per our analysis, it'll represent a 10% price cut, making it one
Yes, that’s why I said I am willing to pay a little more than 25k for the base model if they don’t touch battery-related components. Lower range, sure, but not important core things like battery cooling. It’s like buying a gas car where the base model has a smaller coolant capacity. Essential stuff should be the same across all trims.
The battery heating/cooling systems are significantly more expensive to add than anything trim related.
Yes, that’s why I said I am willing to pay a little more than 25k for the base model if they don’t touch battery-related components. Lower range, sure, but not important core things like battery cooling. It’s like buying a gas car where the base model has a smaller coolant capacity. Essential stuff should be the same across all trims.