It’s been 15 years since the Nissan Leaf made its debut as one of the world’s first mass-produced EVs. With the third-generation 2026 Nissan Leaf now taking its initial bow, a side-by-side look shows ...

The new top-end Leaf's front-wheel drive powertrain puts out 214 hp – the same as the last model's SV Plus variant – albeit with 261 lb.ft (354 Nm) of torque instead of 250 lb.ft (339 Nm).

The Hidden Tribute To Nissan's Sporting Soul But wait, there's more. The Nissan design team has embedded some subtle cultural references, including a 2+3 bar pattern within the tail light layout.

The design is just about the only thing that’s not done in the UK. As a global car, the Leaf was designed in Japan, but much of the engineering work for European cars was done at Nissan’s ...

Original story continues below. Nissan’s third-generation Leaf is here, and it’s stirring up some interesting discussions. Gone is the humble hatchback, replaced by a more modern crossover design.