Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace,

Viewed from the side, the new Leaf draws a little inspiration from the Tesla Model Y, though it carves out its own identity with more sculpted lines and a