The Nissan LEAF 2026 was set to be the cheapest electric car... until an unexpected problem arose
It is one of the most anticipated electric cars. The Nissan LEAF has completely transformed in this all-new third generation, and huge hopes for success have been placed on it. However, just a step away from launch, a significant problem has just emerged.
Nissan has been in a complicated financial situation for months, trying to resolve it through alliances that have ultimately failed, leaving it to face the challenges alone. At least, the launch of new models is not being affected, placing enormous confidence not in the new generation of a Micra that we just tested.
The compact car has become an electric vehicle, but its undeniable French heritage may pose a serious disadvantage when it comes to sales, so all efforts and confidence in success have been concentrated on another electric car but with global production like the new Nissan LEAF.
Nissan is confident in the success of the LEAF but it is at risk due to an unexpected problem
The quintessential electric car from the Japanese has ceased to be a sedan to transform into a coupe SUV, a very appealing body style designed to attract a large audience, complemented by a significant dose of technology inside, as well as generous performance.
Ingredients for success, but the launch of the LEAF, which is manufactured at the Tochigi plant in Japan, for both the Japanese and North American markets, is at risk due to insufficient high-voltage batteries.
AESC, the supplier, has not explained the reason for this complication, forcing Nissan to revise its production plans downward, indicating that production has been reduced by several thousand vehicles per month.
The new Nissan LEAF will cost less than 30,000 euros
Thus, the plans to place the new LEAF in Japanese and American dealerships before the end of the year are shaky, and it may be delayed until 2026. A significant setback that affects expansion plans in the United States much more, as the new LEAF will be the cheapest electric car available in this market.
This is the LEAF S+ and it features a lithium-ion battery supplied by AESC with a capacity of 75 kWh and a range of approximately 488 kilometers. The selling prices of the new Nissan LEAF are still a secret, but on the other side of the Atlantic, it will cost just under 30,000 euros.
