10 Most Affordable Electric Cars With More Than 400 Miles of Range<\/a><\/p>\n 10 Most Affordable Electric Cars With 250 Miles of Range or More<\/a><\/p>\n 10 Most Affordable Electric Cars With 300 Miles of Range or More<\/a><\/p>\n Here Is the Most Affordable Electric Car With 300 Miles of Range or More<\/p>\n All pricing includes the manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail price plus destination charges. The 2026 Nissan Leaf is a standout for affordability and long range. We\u2019ve listed pricing, range, battery capacity, wheel size (larger wheels can significantly reduce range), and charging connector types.<\/p>\n Without further ado, let\u2019s begin\u2026<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The 2026 Nissan Leaf. (Image credit: Nissan<\/a>)<\/p>\n 1. 2026 Nissan Leaf<\/p>\n 2026 Nissan Leaf S+<\/a><\/p>\n Pricing with destination fees included: $31,485 The all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf EV is one of the most affordable electric cars on sale today. It would\u2019ve been even more affordable had Nissan not canceled the smaller battery version<\/a>. With 303 miles of range and ample interior room, the 2026 Leaf is a standout at a price of just over $31,000. The original Nissan Leaf was one of the most affordable electric cars, and this new version continues that tradition.<\/p>\n 2026 Nissan Leaf (Image Credit: Nissan)<\/p>\n Battery and Range<\/p>\n The 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with one battery option: 75 kWh of usable capacity.<\/p>\n A key upgrade for the new Leaf is its liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack. This change helps the battery last longer and improves performance and charging in both hot and cold weather.<\/p>\n The Nissan Leaf has an EPA range of 303 miles. This is a big improvement for the Leaf, which has always had a limited range. Even the 2025 Nissan Ariya offers less at up to 289 miles.<\/p>\n Powertrain<\/p>\n The 2026 Nissan Leaf is the first Nissan to use a compact 3-in-1 EV powertrain that combines the motor, inverter, and reducer. It still has front-wheel drive, and its peak power is similar to the previous model: up to 160 kW with the 75-kWh battery.<\/p>\n The 2026 Nissan Leaf\u2019s DC fast charging port: NACS located on the front-right (passenger\u2019s side). (Image Credit: Nissan)<\/p>\n Charging: SAE J1772 and NACS<\/p>\n The charging systems in the 2026 Nissan Leaf have sparked debate. While North America is moving from CCS1 to the NACS (SAE J3400) charging connector, Nissan chose not to make a complete switch to NACS.<\/p>\n It was expected that the new Leaf would include a NACS charging inlet<\/a>, but this will only be used for DC fast charging. For AC charging, Nissan will stick with the SAE J1772 connector.<\/p>\n It is unclear why Nissan continues to use the SAE J1772 inlet, given that NACS supports both AC and DC charging. Tesla and several other manufacturers already use NACS for both types.<\/p>\n The 2026 Nissan Leaf\u2019s AC charging port: SAE J1772 located on the front-left (driver\u2019s side). (Image Credit: Nissan)<\/p>\n The two charging inlets are also placed in different spots. The SAE J1772 is on the front-left, or driver\u2019s side, and the NACS is on the front-right, or passenger\u2019s side.<\/p>\n For AC charging, the SAE J1772 port is on the front left (driver\u2019s side). There\u2019s more to consider about charging. The onboard AC charger is 7.2 kW, which is lower than the roughly 11 kW found in many other EVs. On the plus side, the new Leaf comes standard with a portable dual-voltage charging cable. According to the manufacturer, the Nissan Leaf can charge from 10% to 80% state of charge (SOC) in 35 minutes at up to 150 kW.<\/p>\n Energy Consumption<\/p>\n The new Nissan Leaf is more aerodynamic. The manufacturer\u2019s energy economy figures show that the new Leaf with a 75-kWh battery uses noticeably less energy, including charging losses, than the previous 60-kWh version. Depending on the trim, the difference could be 5-10%.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/250308_All-new_Nissan_LEAF_Studio_Pictures_05-1024x683.jpg\")
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\nFor DC fast charging, the NACS port is on the front-right (passenger\u2019s side).<\/p>\n