When it reaches dealerships this fall, the 2026 Leaf S Plus will begin at $29,990 — or $31,485 whenever you issue within the $1,495 vacation spot cost. Nonetheless, Nissan describes as “the bottom beginning MSRP for any new EV at present on sale within the US.” And the corporate isn’t counting on any gimmickry like federal incentives (as a result of there received’t be any, because of President Trump) or gas financial savings. As an alternative, the value is a mirrored image of Nissan’s dedication to “making EV mobility accessible to all.”
Nissan additionally stated that the SV Plus trim, with an even bigger battery and 18-inch alloy wheels, will begin at $35,725 together with the vacation spot cost.
That’s particularly low when you think about the common begin value for a brand new EV according to Kelley’s Blue Book is $55,689, which is down 4.2 p.c from a yr in the past. For comparability, gas-powered automobiles averaged about $48,800, which is up 1.5 p.c yr over yr. Tesla, nonetheless the highest participant within the EV house, noticed its common transaction value dip to about $52,900, down greater than 9 p.c from final yr.