The first photo has appeared: the long-awaited 3rd generation Nissan Leaf was shown on the road

The long-awaited low-cost 3rd generation Nissan Leaf electric car is being prepared for the premiere, although specific details are still being hidden. The new car was shown in the first photo online.

We already know what the new car will look like. The car will have a completely different body and will not look like its predecessor. The kindelauto Instagram page showed a test prototype. The new Nissan Leaf for the 2026 model year is reportedly being tested in San Francisco.

The new Leaf will turn into a crossover with a design in the style of the 2021 Nissan Chill-Out concept, from which it will inherit many elements. The model will be inspired by the Ariya crossover, which will share its platform.

The long-awaited car will be more attractive, practical, and technologically advanced than its predecessor. The company is working on new batteries. They will provide a 30% increase in energy density and offer a higher range.

Earlier it was reported that the new 3rd generation Nissan Leaf has already been seen by American dealers at an internal private presentation. This is a sure sign of the model's upcoming debut, which will take place in the spring of 2025.