
"The 2026 Nissan Leaf has an EPA-estimated range between 259 and 303 miles. The lowest range rating is for the most expensive version, the Platinum+, which comes with all the bells and whistles. On a chilly winter day, the lowest-range Leaf tackled the 70 mph highway range test, where it did better than expected. The 2026 Nissan Leaf is one of the most important new electric cars in America right now."
"Equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, the top trim has an EPA-rated average energy consumption of 33 kilowatt-hours/100 miles (3.03 miles/kWh). On a chilly winter day, where the average ambient temperature was around 38F (3.3C), the 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ drove 215 miles at a constant speed of 70 mph before limiting the power output. That's 17% less than the EPA-estimated range, which is better than some competitors."
The 2026 Nissan Leaf offers EPA-estimated ranges between 259 and 303 miles across trims, with the top-trim Platinum+ rated at 259 miles. The Platinum+ uses 19-inch alloy wheels and an EPA-rated consumption of 33 kWh/100 miles (3.03 miles/kWh), making it the least efficient trim. In a 70 mph highway test at about 38°F (3.3°C), the Platinum+ drove 215 miles before power limiting, 17% below its EPA estimate. The test average was 2.8 miles/kWh, 7.6% worse than the EPA efficiency. The battery delivered about 76 kWh usable versus Nissan's claimed 75 kWh.
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