Nissan revealed a teaser image of its upcoming third-generation Leaf on June 3, confirming a global debut for the new model on June 18. Departing from its traditional hatchback roots, the 2026 Leaf reemerges as a fully redesigned electric crossover SUV.

The Leaf can charge much faster than before and features a modern-looking cabin that offers large screens, built-in Google apps, and a 360-degree camera.

The bigger body can also hold a bigger battery, which means more range. The new Leaf will offer a 75-kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, good for a max range of up to 303 miles, twice the old range. That will be paired with a single 214-hp electric motor which—we can assume, though it’s not stated—will drive the front wheels.

The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been reinvented from a frumpy hatchback to a sleek crossover on a new, advanced EV architecture.

Leaf zips onto the battery battlefield with new style, new specs and a whole new vibe that goes a long way toward bringing one of the O.G. EVs into the modern electric era.