The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV.
Underpinned by its new CMF-EV platform, the same one underpinning the Ariya SUV, Nissan promises the new LEAF will have “significant range improvements” over the outgoing model. It will also be available with 19″ alloy wheels and a panoramic moonroof for the first time.
One of the most exciting upgrades is that the new LEAF will be Nissan’s first EV with an integrated NACS port so you can charge up at Tesla Superchargers. This alone will make it more competitive in the US.
Nissan said more details will be shared mid-year. However, Nissan vehicle programs chief, Francois Bailly, told TopGear.com the new LEAF is expected to have 373 miles (600 km) driving range (WLTP). It will draw power from Nissan’s new 3-in-1 EV powertrain.
The new LEAF will arrive in the US and Canada later this year, joining the Ariya electric SUV. It will be one of ten new and refreshed vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands.
I have a 2015 leaf and my biggest issue is the fast charge point being ChaDeMo, with second place being the range I don’t think I can go for a brand new Leaf atm, but this is def good news.
Geh, didn’t realize it was a SUV now.
Edit 2: maybe just slightly bigger rather than being SUV… I might have to see it in person.
Yeah it looks like it’s gonna be a subcompact, not too big. Probably like the Kona EV. I prefer it just for the ground clearance and likely more roomy cabin. I just wish it competes with the Kona on pricing.