2026 Nissan LEAF S+ vs Platinum+: Why Paying $9,000 More Gets You 44 Miles Less
Everyone is talking about the 303-mile number for the 2026 Nissan LEAF. But almost no one is explaining the weirdest part of the lineup. The cheapest trim goes the farthest. If you are shopping for an affordable electric car under $30,000 that can actually do road trips, that detail changes everything. When I researched this, I found that Nissan quietly listed three different EPA ranges for the same 75-kWh battery, and the difference comes down to wheels and equipment, not battery size. The official press release and EPA data confirm it. #### The Real Pricing (Not Just MSRP) Nissan advertises $29,990 but that excludes destination. Here is what you actually pay on the road before taxes: Trim Official MSRP With Destination ($1,545) EPA Combined Range City / Highway LEAF S+ $29,990 $31,535 303 miles 325 / 276 LEAF SV+ $34,230 $35,775 288 miles 305 / 268 LEAF Platinum+ $38,990 $40,535 259 miles 275 / 240 All three use the same 75-kWh liquid-cooled battery and a 214 hp / 261 lb-...