2026 Nissan Leaf price will start at 25,360?

[KevinRS]

I think the new Nissan Leaf will be DOA after Tesla’s announcement tomorrow.

Do you really think Tesla is going to announce something low priced? They seem to be going the opposite direction.

 

[GaRailroader]

Do you really think Tesla is going to announce something low priced? They seem to be going the opposite direction.

Yeah. With Ford saying they are starting at $30k on their new platform and Slate targeting mid-twenties, Tesla needs to respond. The fact that they brought Sandy Munro and other influencers to Giga Texas to see what is essentially another trim level of and existing model tells me they think it is something special. I think the ceiling of this announcement is $34,990 and the floor is $24,990. If they come in higher than $35k then it flops like the 2WD Cybertruck did.

 

[Dorbiman]

If they come in higher than $35k then it flops like the 2WD Cybertruck did.

FTFY

 

[Letas]

Yeah. With Ford saying they are starting at $30k on their new platform and Slate targeting mid-twenties, Tesla needs to respond. The fact that they brought Sandy Munro and other influencers to Giga Texas to see what is essentially another trim level of and existing model tells me they think it is something special. I think the ceiling of this announcement is $34,990 and the floor is $24,990. If they come in higher than $35k then it flops like the 2WD Cybertruck did.

Unfortunately, aged like milk

 

[GaRailroader]

Unfortunately, aged like milk

Yep. I missed that one by a mile. Still don’t think Nissan Leaf will have any success.

 

[Letas]

Yep. I missed that one by a mile. Still don’t think Nissan Leaf will have any success.

Time will tell. The new Tesla announcement is a DUD, in my opinion. I hope low-cost EVs have success, leaf included.

 

[Mac-Tyson]

Yeah. With Ford saying they are starting at $30k on their new platform and Slate targeting mid-twenties, Tesla needs to respond. The fact that they brought Sandy Munro and other influencers to Giga Texas to see what is essentially another trim level of and existing model tells me they think it is something special. I think the ceiling of this announcement is $34,990 and the floor is $24,990. If they come in higher than $35k then it flops like the 2WD Cybertruck did.

Ended up being 39K for the Model Y Standard and 37K for the Model 3 Standard (Both are RWD only). The Model 3 Standard seems to be like the good deal here having comparatively very little features removed and looking nearly identical to the Premium Model 3 for 5K less. But a lot of people are disappointed in the Model Y Standard.

If it was just the Model Y standard releasing at 40K for AWD and 35K for RWD would have been the best. But with both I think the Model 3 Standard at 35K even with some more features removed and 38K for Model Y Standard at least meeting around the price of where the old tax credits were would have been good. But I really feel like the Model Y Standard is just a way of making the Model Y premium the more attractive option, boosting the sales of their most popular product. While the Model 3 Standard feels more like its actually intended to sell in great numbers.

 

[GaRailroader]

But I really feel like the Model Y Standard is just a way of making the Model Y premium the more attractive option, boosting the sales of their most popular product. While the Model 3 Standard feels more like its actually intended to sell in great numbers.

Agree 100%.

Several of the YouTubers have said you need to check the configurator for current pricing almost as if they are expecting Tesla to change it. Perhaps they are feeling out what prices unlock the optimal demand? If they came in at $30k for the standard Y then perhaps they have a backlog of orders? I do like that the standard Y has 18s instead of 19s and the glass roof is covered so it isn’t a greenhouse. I also was pleasantly surprised that you could add the tow hitch. I was expecting it to have LFPs and not the same battery chemistry as current Y with less cells though. The frunk area was a disappointment. It almost seems like your luggage could get wet in the frunk.

 

[Dorbiman]

If Nissan produces the base $25K model in volume, I definitely see it being a success. I am not interested in a crossover, but at that price with the features it has....it's tempting.

I really hope that Slate sees things like the Leaf, the newly lowered price of the Ioniq 5, and the new Bolt, and decides to be competitive with their price. I completely understand the need for the pickup form factor of the Slate, but if it's used primarily as a commuter (which it will be for me), I can see the other options being enticing. Especially if they come out to be the same price (or cheaper)

 

[Zorba]

Has a screen. Hard pass.

 

[Firstevexcited1]

It's not a truck so not apples to apples....not interested.

 

[ScooterAsheville]

I guess I'm the odd man out on this thread. I think the new Leaf is brilliant and is gonna be a sales hit. Everyone in California who left the cult of Elon is now looking for another BEV to virtue signal. Lucid is too expensive. Rivian is still a year away from mass production. The Leaf seems to fill that vacant spot formerly occupied by the Model 3 and Model Y.

But as soon as the Rivian R2 is available in large numbers, I believe it will displace Tesla on the coasts. You can virtue signal your heart out - showing everyone how woke you and getting a better vehicle in one stroke.

 

[GaRailroader]

While the previous gen Leaf, like mine, was made in Tennessee, this one will be made in Japan. That will be impressive if they can meet that price point with the tariff’s and all. I just don’t see it being much of hit. I’m biased though as I have a Leaf. I tell people it is my transportation appliance.

 

[kcht66]

The new starting Leaf price is much better even the New Bolt 2026 and the range too. Much better. At the end that’s is the future with evs . Better, quicker to charge , more reliable and cheaper.!!

 

[AZFox]

I guess I'm the odd man out on this thread. I think the new Leaf is brilliant and is gonna be a sales hit.

The new Leaf looks like it will be an attractive choice for people looking for a compact crossover transportation appliance. It could indeed be a sales hit.

That said, I'm not the least bit interested in owning one.