Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
14 years ago, the Nissan Leaf pioneered the EV revolution as the first purpose-built electric production car. Now, the all-new third generation is here, and it's a monumental leap from its EV OG predecessor. In this episode, Robert returns to Denmark—the site of the original test drive—to see if the new Leaf lives up to the hype.
The 2025/2026 Leaf ditches the old hatchback look for a crossover shape built on the dedicated CMF-EV platform. With a new 75 kWh battery, it boasts up to a 386-mile WLTP range (over 300 miles more than the original!) and much-needed liquid-cooled battery thermal management. Robert was particularly taken by the incredibly cool dimming panoramic roof and the map-aware regenerative braking system. Let us know what you think!
00:00 Introduction: 14 Years Later in Denmark
00:46 About Everything Electric (Sponsor Break)
01:07 The New Look!
01:28 The Range Revolution: 85 Miles to 386!
02:48 Thermal Management
03:35 Efficiency Features
03:51 Exterior Details
04:18 Practicality
04:59 Farewell to the Rear Wiper?
05:53 The Easter Egg
06:12 Charging
07:14 Driving Impressions
08:29 Sport vs. Eco Mode
09:24 Battery Economics
10:20 Heater Impact on Range
11:44 Comparison to the Original Leaf
12:01 Infotainment & Interior
12:49 Quick-Off Buttons
13:56 Interior Design & Haptics
15:09 Heads-Up Display and Energy Use Interface
15:35 Drivetrain Controls & e-Pedal
16:05 Seating Comfort
17:18 Dimming Panoramic Roof: Porsche Taycan Tech!
18:22 Rear Passenger Space
19:50 Range & Pricing
22:29 Genius Feature!
23:24 Final Thoughts
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14 years ago, the Nissan Leaf pioneered the EV revolution as the first purpose-built electric production car. Now, the all-new third generation is here, and it's a monumental leap from its EV OG predecessor. In this episode, Robert returns to Denmark—the site of the original test drive—to see if the new Leaf lives up to the hype.
The 2025/2026 Leaf ditches the old hatchback look for a crossover shape built on the dedicated CMF-EV platform. With a new 75 kWh battery, it boasts up to a 386-mile WLTP range (over 300 miles more than the original!) and much-needed liquid-cooled battery thermal management. Robert was particularly taken by the incredibly cool dimming panoramic roof and the map-aware regenerative braking system. Let us know what you think!
00:00 Introduction: 14 Years Later in Denmark
00:46 About Everything Electric (Sponsor Break)
01:07 The New Look!
01:28 The Range Revolution: 85 Miles to 386!
02:48 Thermal Management
03:35 Efficiency Features
03:51 Exterior Details
04:18 Practicality
04:59 Farewell to the Rear Wiper?
05:53 The Easter Egg
06:12 Charging
07:14 Driving Impressions
08:29 Sport vs. Eco Mode
09:24 Battery Economics
10:20 Heater Impact on Range
11:44 Comparison to the Original Leaf
12:01 Infotainment & Interior
12:49 Quick-Off Buttons
13:56 Interior Design & Haptics
15:09 Heads-Up Display and Energy Use Interface
15:35 Drivetrain Controls & e-Pedal
16:05 Seating Comfort
17:18 Dimming Panoramic Roof: Porsche Taycan Tech!
18:22 Rear Passenger Space
19:50 Range & Pricing
22:29 Genius Feature!
23:24 Final Thoughts
Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show
Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow
Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff
Become an Everything Electric Patreon: patreon.com/fullychargedshow
Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above
Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0
Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/
Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show
Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric
To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show
Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH - Farnborough International - 11th & 12th October 2025
Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025
Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026
#fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk
