2026 Nissan LEAF: How designers turned the iconic EV into a sleek, air-cheating crossover

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF1 is the boldest iteration yet of the brand’s pioneering electric vehicle (EV). Designers transformed the hatchback into a crossover featuring a bold new face, muscular fenders and wheels pushed toward the corners of the chassis. And thanks to precise adjustments and attention to detail, the third-generation LEAF has a remarkably low drag coefficient of just 0.26. Giovanny Arroba, vice president of Nissan Design Europe, led the proj