2026 Nissan LEAF: real cost in Ontario
See the LEAF on Nissan's site ↗Prices read 2026-10-29
Cheapest trim, S FWD · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$34,998the advertised price
Drive away$37,902with fees and HST
Loan payment$553/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$926/moeverything, after resale
$37,902 to drive away + $38,785 to run it for 6 years − $10,045 back at resale = $66,642, or $926 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$37,902
Running it, 6 yrs+$38,785
Back at resale−$10,045
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$34,998Feesfreight $2,200 · dealer $621 · levies and fees $147
+$2,968HST, 13%Ontario
+$4,936Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$5,000Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$13,726Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,048Maintenanceestimate
+$7,092Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$6,920Charging18,000 km a year at 17.3 kWh/100 km, home charging at $0.16/kWh
+$2,909Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years29% of MSRP, you get this back
−$10,045True cost $66,642 ÷ 72 months$926 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback4.41 m long
Seats5
Cargo566 Lbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine174–214 hp electric, FWD
0–100 km/h7.8–8.3 sNissan's figure
Energy use17.3–20.3 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
Range341 kmabout 239 in winter · fast charge about 35 min
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrs / 60,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km · battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 1.89% for 84 mo · lease from 0% for 60 moNissan's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years29% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 5 seats.| S FWD | $34,998 | $37,902 | $66,642 | ✓ $926/mo | 17.3 kWh/100 km | — No |
| S+ FWD | $44,998 | $49,202 | $81,040 | $1,126/mo | 17.3 kWh/100 km | — No |
| S+ FWD | $45,198 | $49,428 | $81,302 | $1,129/mo | 17.3 kWh/100 km | — No |
| SV+ FWD | $47,998 | $52,592 | $85,547 | $1,188/mo | 18.4 kWh/100 km | — No |
| SV+ FWD | $48,198 | $52,818 | $85,808 | $1,192/mo | 18.4 kWh/100 km | — No |
| Platinum+ FWD | $52,798 | $63,016 | $99,759 | $1,386/mo | 20.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes |
| Platinum+ FWD | $52,998 | $63,242 | $100,201 | $1,392/mo | 20.3 kWh/100 km | ✓ Yes |
S FWD
✓ $926/mo
True cost
S+ FWD
$1,126/mo
True cost
S+ FWD
$1,129/mo
True cost
SV+ FWD
$1,188/mo
True cost
SV+ FWD
$1,192/mo
True cost
Platinum+ FWD
$1,386/mo
True cost
Platinum+ FWD
$1,392/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
S FWD$34,998
S+ FWD$44,998
S+ FWD$45,198
SV+ FWD$47,998
SV+ FWD$48,198
Platinum+ FWD$52,798
Platinum+ FWD$52,998
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓
✓
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Parking sensors
✓
✓
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓
✓ from SV+ FWD
Heated rear seats
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Convenience
Remote start
✓
✓
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Power liftgate
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Wireless phone charging
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Power driver's seat
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Memory seat
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ S FWD to S+ FWD
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Wireless CarPlay
✓ S FWD to S+ FWD
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Built-in navigation
✓ SV+ FWD to SV+ FWD
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Premium sound system
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Head-up display
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
✓ S+ FWD to SV+ FWD
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Panoramic roof
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
LED headlights
✓
✓
✓
✓ from Platinum+ FWD
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingCooled seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPush-button startAWD or 4WDTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the S FWD (76 items)
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with Dual-Stage Supplemental Front Air Bags
- Driver and Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
- Driver and Front Passenger (FR & RR) Seat-mounted Side-impact Supplemental Air Bags
- Roof-mounted Curtain Side-impact Supplemental Air-Bags (FR & RR)
- Post Collision e-call
- Post-Collision auto-hazard
- Front parking sensors
- ProPILOT Assist
- Dual 12.3" Advanced Drive-Assist digital display
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RTCA)
- Pedestrian and Cyclist AEB
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System and Vehicle Security System (VVS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Regenerative braking with e-Step
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Departure Prevention (I-LI)
- Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) with Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- RR parking sensors
- Front Wide View
- Secondary Collision Mitigation Braking
- 18" Wheel covers
- 215/55 R18 All-season tire and repair kit
- Automatic LED headlamp and LED signature
- LED daytime running lights (DRL)
- Wiper de-icer
- Outside mirror electric adjustment manual fold and heater
- LED tail lights
- Flush door handles
- 53kWh battery
- 174 hp
- 254 lb-ft torque
- 105kW capacity
- Plug and charge
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability
- Electric Parking Brake & Auto hold
- 7 kW onboard charger
- Multiple driving modes (STD, ECO, Sport, Personal)
- Power one touch (DR) auto reverse with timer all window control panel and remote open (passive cabin ventilation only for DR)
- I-key FR request SW (Touch sensor)
- Approach unlock walk away lock
- RR door alert
- Interior RR view mirror manual dimming
- Leatherette steering wheel
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Front and Rear (outboard) Zero Gravity seats
- Cloth seat lining
- Driver manual seat 6-way and passenger manual 6-way
- Driver and front passenger heated seats
- 60/40 Split Folding 2nd-row seat
- Outlet 12V (FR)
- Manual wiper and permanent auto light variable intermittent speed sensitive
- RR window defogger
- Hybrid heater (heat pump)
- Battery heater
- Interior illumination (Foot area FR, Dashboard) white color, illumination control
- 12.3" center touch-screen display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
- Streaming Audio via Bluetooth
- Voice Recognition
- Siri Eyes Free
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L Advanced Audio included for 90 days
- 2 front USB type C ports
- 4 speakers
- NissanConnect Services telematics with 1yr Premium Package trial & 5yr Select Package trial (Remote Climate On/Off, Remote Battery Level, Remote Start Charge, Remote Lock/Unlock, etc… from MyNISSAN app, Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Call and more, enrollment required)
- NissanConnect with 5G Wi-Fi Hotspot with 3 month or 3GB trial (whichever comes first) (Enrollment required)
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 LEAF models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats and restraints2026 · 5,200 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR).Recall 2026324 at Transport Canada ↗High voltage2026 · 65 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit.Recall 2026145 at Transport Canada ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 LEAF in Ontario?
- $37,902 to drive away for the S FWD, from a $34,998 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $553 loan payment, about $884 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $926 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colours
Black Diamond PearlGun Metallic+$250Everest White Pearl Tricoat+$250Deep Ocean Pearl+$250Black / Everest White Pearl Tricoat+$795Black / Seabreeze blue pearl+$795Black / Boulder Gray Pearl+$795Black / Coulis Red Metallic+$795
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Prices from Nissan's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-10-29. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.