2025 Leaf vs 2026 Leaf

Scores and specs side by side. The best value in each row is in bold and marked Best.

Main differences

  • The 2026 Leaf goes 154 mi further on the EPA cycle, 303 mi against 149 mi.
  • The 2026 Leaf is more efficient, 121 MPGe combined against 111.

From the published specs and John’s scores. Gaps too small to matter, and specs either car doesn’t list, are left out.

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2025 Nissan Leaf vs 2026 Nissan Leaf: scores and specs side by side

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2024 Nissan Leaf
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0

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2025 Nissan Leaf

2026 Nissan Leaf
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Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain

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2026 Nissan Leaf

Scores

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Range & efficiency

EPA range149 mi303 miBest
Efficiency304 Wh/mi278 Wh/miBest
MPGe combined111 MPGe121 MPGeBest

Performance

DrivetrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & practicality

Body styleHatchbackCrossover

Scores are out of 10. Price is base MSRP before incentives and destination. A dash means the spec isn’t listed.

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