Ontario drivers looking at their first EV often stall out on one number: the price tag. The 2027 Nissan LEAF S changes that math, landing as the most accessible way into the LEAF lineup without stripping away the charging technology that makes an EV livable day to day.
This is a straightforward look at what Nissan has confirmed, how the S fits alongside the rest of the 2027 LEAF range, and what actually matters once you’re deciding whether this is the EV that fits your driveway.
What’s Confirmed for the 2027 LEAF S
Nissan has confirmed the LEAF S carries a starting MSRP of $34,998 CAD, with a selling price of $37,966 CAD once freight, PDI, and standard dealer fees are factored in. It’s positioned as the new base grade beneath the S+, SV+, and PLATINUM+ trims that were already part of the third-generation LEAF.
The S grade is built around a 53 kWh lithium-ion battery paired with a 174-horsepower electric motor producing 254 lb-ft of torque, delivering an estimated range of 341 kilometres. That’s a dedicated commuter-and-errands setup, not a scaled-down copy of the higher trims. Nissan built it to cover daily driving without asking buyers to pay for range they won’t use.
The 2027 LEAF is confirmed to reach Ontario dealerships this fall.
How the S Fits Into the 2027 LEAF Lineup
Adding the S grade doesn’t change what the LEAF is about: it broadens who can get into one. Every grade shares the same core charging hardware, so the everyday-electric mission stays intact from the base trim up.
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Grade
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Battery
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Horsepower
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Estimated Range
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MSRP
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S
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53 kWh
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174 hp
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341 km
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$34,998 CAD
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S+
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75 kWh
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214 hp
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488 km
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$45,198 CAD
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SV+
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75 kWh
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214 hp
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463 km
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$48,198 CAD
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PLATINUM+
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75 kWh
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214 hp
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417 km
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$52,998 CAD
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The jump from S to S+ is the biggest one in the lineup: a bigger 75 kWh battery, more horsepower, and roughly 147 additional kilometres of estimated range for a difference in MSRP. It’s also where the onboard charger steps up. S grade uses a 7.2 kW onboard charger, while S+ and every grade above it move to an 11 kW unit, cutting Level 2 charging times by an estimated 35 percent.
That’s a real convenience gain if home charging is a daily routine rather than an occasional top-up, but it comes at a real price difference too.
From S+ upward, the differences are about comfort and technology rather than the core electric hardware: heated steering wheels, a larger touchscreen, Google built-in, and a head-up display arrive as you move toward SV+ and PLATINUM+. The powertrain itself stays the same across those three grades.
What Matters for Shoppers Right Now
The LEAF S isn’t a stripped-down shell built to hit a price point. It carries dual charging ports: a J1772 port on the driver’s side for Level 1 and 2 charging at home, and a NACS port on the passenger side for access to faster public charging. Plug & Charge capability means paying at a compatible public charger can happen automatically, without pulling out a card or an app each time.
Vehicle-to-Load capability is also standard on the S, letting the battery power compatible external devices through an available adapter. That covers everything from charging a bike to running small equipment.
On the technology side, the S grade includes dual 12.3-inch displays, Nissan Safety Shield 360, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. First-time EV buyers get a full driver-assist suite without needing to step up a grade for it.
Day to day, the S seats five and offers 566.3 L of cargo space behind the rear seats, expanding to 1,571.6 L with the second row folded down. That’s enough room for a grocery run or a weekend load without needing to plan around it. The hatchback body style keeps the LEAF easy to park and manoeuvre, which matters as much in a grocery store lot as it does on a narrower street.
For a shopper cross-shopping other new EVs in this price range, the LEAF S’s charging setup and driver-assist suite are worth putting on the comparison list alongside the sticker price.
Getting Behind the Wheel of the 2027 LEAF S
Nissan has confirmed the 2027 LEAF, including the new S grade, will reach dealerships this fall. Exact order timing and configuration details will firm up as that window approaches, so checking in with a dealer directly is the most reliable way to track it.
The LEAF S gives Ontario shoppers a genuine entry point into EV ownership without losing the charging flexibility and driver-assist technology that define the rest of the lineup. For anyone whose daily driving fits within a few hundred kilometres of range, it’s a serious option worth a closer look before deciding on a first EV.
Visit Waterloo Nissan in Waterloo to check on 2027 LEAF S availability, ordering details, and to walk around the vehicle in person as it nears its Ontario arrival.
