2026 Nissan LEAF: real cost in California
See the LEAF on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, S+ · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$29,990the advertised price
Drive away$34,495with fees and tax
Loan payment$503/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,047/moeverything, after resale
$34,495 to drive away + $48,933 to run it for 6 years − $8,030 back at resale = $75,399, or $1,047 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$34,495
Running it, 6 yrs+$48,933
Back at resale−$8,030
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$29,990Feesfreight $1,575 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,660Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,845Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,199Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,472Charging13,500 mi a year at 121 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,352Maintenanceestimate
+$6,859Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,711Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,615California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years27% of MSRP, you get this back
−$8,030True cost $75,399 ÷ 72 months$1,047 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback173.4 in long
Seats5
Cargo20.0 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine214 hp electric, FWD
0–60 mph7.5 sNissan's figure
Energy use103–121 MPGeEPA combined
Range303 miabout 212 mi in winter · fast charge about 35 min
TowingNot published
Tires18"215/55R18
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years27% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 214 hp, 5 seats.| S+ | $29,990 | $34,495 | $75,399 | ✓ $1,047/mo | 121 MPGe | — No | — No |
| SV+ | $34,230 | $39,117 | $82,179 | $1,141/mo | 114 MPGe | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Platinum+ | $38,990 | $44,304 | $89,575 | $1,244/mo | 103 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
S+
✓ $1,047/mo
True cost
SV+
$1,141/mo
True cost
Platinum+
$1,244/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
S+$29,990
SV+$34,230
Platinum+$38,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from SV+
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Platinum+
Heated rear seats
✓ from Platinum+
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from Platinum+
Wireless phone charging
✓ from SV+
Power driver's seat
✓ from SV+
Memory seat
✓ from Platinum+
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from SV+
Premium sound system
✓ from Platinum+
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓ from Platinum+
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertHands-free drivingCooled seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startWireless CarPlayHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the S+ (97 items)
- Speakers: 4
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 12.3" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM with 360L
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition: Siri Eyes Free
- Virtual Personal Assistant: Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)
- Speed Sensitive Volume
- Over-the-Air Updates
- Connected Services
- Internet Connection: NissanConnect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Custom Mobile Apps
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- USB Ports: 2
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 1
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 12.3" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System: Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) mitigation
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Speed Limit Display: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning: Tire specific
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
- 360-degree Surround View Camera
- Active Lane Keep Assist: Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
- Active Lane Centering/Freeway Cruise Control Support: ProPILOT Assist hands-on
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive: With traffic stop-go
- Parking Sensors: Rear Sonar System
- Garage Door Opener: myQ Connected Garage
- Proximity Key: Push Button Ignition
- Rear Cargo Door: Liftgate
- Driver Mirror: Power remote
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- LED Taillights
- Body Material: Fully galvanized steel
- Grille: Body-colored
- Passenger Rear Doors: Conventional
- Door Count: 4
- Antenna: Integrated roof
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Body-colored
- Front Driver Seat: Manual
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 6-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 6-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating: Folding 60-40 bench seats
- Steering Wheel Material: Leatherette
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Interior Ambient Lighting: Illuminated entry and ambient lighting
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Cabin Preconditioning: Cabin Preconditioning
- Air Conditioning: Automatic
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Driver
- Window Control — Express Down: Driver
- Cargo Tie Downs
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Window Tint: Light
- Instrumentation Display: 12.3" Multi-function information display
- Exterior Temperature
- Emergency SOS: Integrated
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Rear Side-impact Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front and rear
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System: ABS and driveline
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Security System
- Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Vehicle Tracker
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks: Manual
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 LEAF models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seat belts2026 · 3,788 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles.Recall 26V425000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2026 · 51 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles.Recall 26V188000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 LEAF in California?
- $34,495 to drive away for the S+, from a $29,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $503 loan payment, about $986 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,047 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Deep Ocean Blue PearlBlack Diamond PearlGun MetallicEverest White Pearl TriCoatSeabreeze Blue Pearl / Super Black Two-toneEverest White Pearl TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneCoulis Red Pearl / Super Black Two-toneBoulder Gray Pearl / Super Black Two-tone
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.