"Per Nikkei, quoted by , Nissan has reduced its production plan for the Leaf by more than half for the months of September, October and November. During this period, the first batch of consumer-ready Leaf EVs will be made ahead of the commercial launch that's scheduled by the end of the year. The newspaper claims that a battery supplier that has failed to provide enough high-voltage packs is to blame for the production cut."
"The 2026 Nissan Leaf is a completely different vehicle compared to the outgoing model. It looks better and has a heavily upgraded interior, but the pricing strategy is just as bold. The S+ trim, which has a 75-kilowatt-hour battery and an estimated range of 303 miles, will start at just $29,990. That makes it the cheapest EV in America, but there's an even more affordable version on the horizon."
Nissan reduced production of the new Leaf in Japan for September through November, cutting plans by more than half. A battery supplier failed to provide enough high-voltage packs, causing the shortage. The Tochigi plant will build several thousand fewer vehicles per month, affecting American and Japanese markets. Nissan said the new Leaf remains on track for its scheduled market launch. The 2026 Leaf features a redesigned exterior and a heavily upgraded interior. The S+ trim has a 75-kWh battery with an estimated 303-mile range and a $29,990 starting price, making it the cheapest EV in America. An entry-level S with a 52-kWh battery will have shorter range and a lower price yet to be announced.
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