Final 2026 Nissan Leaf EV Teaser Focuses on Charging
With the all-new 2026 Leaf on the way, Nissan has put together a series of three short videos focusing on different aspects of the reimagined EV. The third and final segment dives into the critical charging developments that will help drivers go beyond the electric crossover’s estimated 300-plus-mile range.
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Waypoint Management
Based on the same EV architecture as the larger Ariya SUV, the redesigned Leaf features a navigation system route planner that draws from Google Automotive Services to help drivers find charging locations along longer routes. (Other automakers have also been pursuing this increased level of integration.) Nissan also says it has adapted the Leaf’s battery-cooling system accordingly, allowing for greater temperature variations based on the pack’s anticipated output needs.
This functionality also comes into play during charging. Nissan says the Leaf will be able to add more than 155 miles of range in as little as 14 minutes with DC fast charging. If the driver has a destination entered into the navigation system and the vehicle knows it’s headed into a period of low-load operation — no major hills or extended periods of freeway driving — it will allow the battery to reach an optimal temperature during charging, which in turn should increase the charging capacity of the pack.
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Bidirectional Charging Capability
Nissan says the Leaf will be capable of vehicle-to-home charging in other countries, though it seems like that capability may not be available in the U.S. Here, though, we will get vehicle-to-load output. Consisting of a pair of outlets, one in the cabin and one in the cargo area, the Leaf will be able to power small electronic devices during camping excursions.
Full Reveal Coming Soon
Nissan has established a rapid cadence with its Leaf teasers, with the first video dropping a few days before the last, and the automaker will sustain that pace going forward. The all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf will be revealed June 17. Stay tuned.
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