Nissan Leaf

2026 Nissan Leaf, third generation, S+ The new Leaf is a different car from the hatchback many people remember: it's now a small crossover, and the S+ starts at $29,990 before destination with an EPA rating of 303 miles. That's the longest range for the money here, and it's the best pick if your commute is long or you rarely get a chance to charge. Fast charging is merely adequate, peaking at 150 kW with Nissan quoting about 35 minutes for a quick charge, and the port is NACS, so Tesla Superchargers work without an adapter. Fancier trims shorten the range, so the cheapest one is also the farthest-going.