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EV giant slashes its monthly UK leasing prices – and offers enticing US deals to boost sales Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Spy shots surface of Tesla’s budget Model Y – here are 3 features you could miss out on Hybrid & Electric Vehicles I review EVs for a living – these are the 7 best electric cars I’ve tested in 2025 so far Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Refreshed EVs are the best EVs: how rapid updates are redefining car ownership Hybrid & Electric Vehicles 'This is a Model T moment for us': Ford teases new family of affordable EVs, here's what to expect Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Peugeot reinvents its GTi badge for the EV age – and the E-208 is the best looking electric hot-hatch so far Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs Leon Poultney 22 August 2025 The new and improved Leaf is cheaper than the 2011 original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nissan) More range, faster charging and a lower price NACS support means it can top up at Tesla Supercharger stations The Leaf arrives at a time when demand for EVs is waning in the US Nissan has revealed pricing for its US-bound Nissan Leaf model and it claims it will be the cheapest EV on sale when it hits roads in 2026. The updated Leaf, which the Japanese marque hopes will prove even more popular than the ground-breaking original, will start at $29,990 for the Leaf S+ and rise to $38,990 for the top spec Platinum+ trim, which manages 259 miles on a single charge. The entry-level model is around $3,000 cheaper than the 2011 original and undercuts the outgoing 2025 version, but Nissan will also reveal pricing for the cheapest S model later this year, which could well start at under $28,000. You may like America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices Want a cheap Tesla? EV giant slashes its monthly UK leasing prices – and offers enticing US deals to boost sales Spy shots surface of Tesla’s budget Model Y – here are 3 features you could miss out on Redesigned from the ground up and sharing its platform with the Nissan Ariya, the US-spec Leaf S+ features a 75kWh battery pack that is capable of 303 miles on a single charge. The outgoing 2025 model managed a max range of 212 miles. Despite now adopting the more popular SUV/crossover body shape, the new Leaf is actually a bit shorter than the outgoing hatchback and only 10mm taller, but engineers have somehow managed to declutter to the interior so there is more space to comfortably transport passengers. Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port has been added, allowing users to gain access to the vast Supercharger network. Charging from 10% to 80% takes around 35 minutes from the faster chargers. Other notable new features include an electronically-dimming panoramic roof, which Nissan says is a first in the segment, a Google-based infotainment system and advanced camera technology that provides a 360-degree view of the vehicle and offers an 'Invisible Hood' view to make parking easier. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Nissan needs a big hit Image 1 of 6 (Image credit: Nissan) (Image credit: Nissan) (Image credit: Nissan) (Image credit: Nissan) (Image credit: Nissan) (Image credit: Nissan) Despite rapid growth over the past few years, EV sales have slowed in the US in recent months, with Inside EVs reporting that America’s EV market share dropped from 7.4% to 6.6% in April of this year. Consumer confidence has been shaken by the US government’s decision to remove subsidies, while funding for EV-related industries continues to be attacked. The support to ensure the technology goes mainstream just isn’t in place. Nissan is also facing a crisis of its own, as its share price continues to tumble due to the continuing losses it has been posting. As a result, it has already announced deep cuts to the workforce and the closure of several plants. The new Leaf needs to be a big hit in the US, while the upcoming all-electric Micra also hopes to have a successful run in Europe – seeing as it shares most of its components with the hugely popular Renault 5 E-Tech. Priced as it is, the new Nissan Leaf comes about as close as the US will get to the mythical $25,000 EV (with a useable range) that the internet has been pining for. Seeing as Tesla looks to have killed that idea, Nissan might be in the perfect position win over new customers. 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