2018 Nissan Leaf (2nd Generation)

The new Nissan Leaf might be hard to get initially as battery shortage plagues production

The new 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with a completely revamped design and is based on a new platform, so it's a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The initial reviews are very positive, praising its performance and competitive pricing.

However, there might be a small issue that could prevent it from becoming a sales success. According to a report by Nikkei, Nissan was forced to cut production in half. That won't affect the initial launch date, but the available units will obviously be much fewer.

The report points to issues with the battery supply. The battery manufacturer tasked with providing the high-voltage batteries inside the Leaf is having trouble delivering the required units.

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The new Nissan Leaf might be hard to get initially as battery shortage plagues production

Battery supply issues arise.
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Nissan slashes new EV Leaf production in half on battery shortage

3rd-generation model set to be flagship of business turnaround effort
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Nissan Leaf (2026) International Launch Review

Summary

At the time of its launch, Nissan had not yet announced any pricing details. Production and pre-orders of the newcomer (in Sunderland, UK) start before the end of this year, but deliveries are only slated to commence in Spring (Europe) 2026.

As I mentioned earlier in this review, I doubt South Africans will see the 2026 Nissan Leaf on local soil any time soon. The local EV market remains very small, is particularly price sensitive, and Nissan South Africa needs to find some volume and production sustainability first. But who knows… The new, 3rd-gen Nissan Leaf is certainly one of the more practical and pleasant EVs out there.

 
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