Nissan Reveals Value-Focused 2027 LEAF S With Safety Shield 360 Standard

Shopping for a first electric vehicle in Quebec usually comes down to one question: what does the cheapest real EV actually give up? The 2027 Nissan LEAF lineup answers that directly with a new entry grade, the LEAF S, sitting below three higher trims that add range, charging speed, and comfort as the price climbs.

This walkthrough breaks down what the LEAF S includes, where the money goes as you move up to S+, SV+, and PLATINUM+, and which step up is worth making for how you actually drive.

2027 LEAF Pricing at a Glance

The 2027 LEAF lineup runs four grades, each with its own MSRP and its own all-in selling price. The selling price folds in $2,200 CAD freight and PDI, a $100 CAD A/C charge, and dealer fees of up to $621 CAD.

At $37,966 CAD all-in, the LEAF S stands as Canada’s lowest-priced new EV. For Quebec shoppers who want a straightforward, no-asterisk entry point into electric ownership, that starting number is the whole pitch.

What Changes as the Price Climbs

The biggest breakpoint in the lineup sits between the S and S+. The S runs a 53 kWh battery paired with a 174-horsepower motor and 254 lb-ft of torque, backed by a 7.2 kW onboard charger and an estimated 341 km of range. Every grade above it steps up to a 75 kWh battery making 214 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque, riding on an 11 kW onboard charger that cuts Level 2 charging time by about 35%, roughly two to three hours faster on a home charger.

That charging jump matters more day to day than the horsepower gain. A faster onboard charger means overnight top-ups finish sooner and public Level 2 stops take less time out of your afternoon.

Range across the 75 kWh grades actually varies by trim: 488 km on the S+, 463 km on the SV+, and 417 km on the PLATINUM+, a spread tied to wheel size and added weight rather than battery capacity. All three still clear the S grade’s 341 km by a wide margin.

Above S+, the money shifts toward comfort and cabin technology rather than more range or power. SV+ adds a heated steering wheel, Google built-in, wireless phone charging, heated rear seats, and TailorFit front seating. PLATINUM+ adds the largest display in the lineup, premium audio, and the only advanced camera system LEAF offers.

One thing stays constant no matter which grade you pick: the NACS charging port, Plug & Charge capability, and Vehicle-to-Load capability are standard across all four grades, along with Nissan’s full Safety Shield driver-assist suite, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and lane keep assist.

The S+: A Value Sweet Spot for Range

For roughly $10,173 CAD more than the S at the selling-price level, the S+ delivers the biggest single functional upgrade in the lineup: the 75 kWh battery, 214 horsepower, the 11 kW charger, and the longest estimated range of any 2027 LEAF grade at 488 km.

That combination makes S+ the trim to consider if range anxiety, not cabin trim, is your real hesitation about going electric. You get the lineup’s best range figure without paying for the heated rear seats, premium audio, or camera hardware that show up further up the ladder.

The PLATINUM+: What the Top Trim Actually Buys

At $55,966 CAD all-in, PLATINUM+ is built around cabin technology and comfort, not more range or power; its powertrain output matches S+ and SV+.

• A 14.3-inch NissanConnect touchscreen, a 14.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display, and a head-up display
• A Bose Personal Plus audio system with 10 speakers, versus 4 speakers on S/S+ and 6 on SV+
• The lineup’s only 3D Around View Monitor with moving object detection
• TailorFit seating front and rear with driver’s seat memory and power lumbar support
• A dimming panoramic roof, roof rails, and a motion-activated power liftgate

Which 2027 LEAF Grade Fits Your Driving

The LEAF S is the lowest-cost way into a new EV, and it isn’t a stripped-down version of the idea. It still carries the NACS port, Plug & Charge, V2L, and the full Safety Shield suite, along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch driver display.

All four grades share the same hatchback practicality: 566.3 L of cargo space behind the rear seats and 1,571.6 L with them folded, with 60/40-split seatbacks for longer loads.

Buyers who want the most range for the least money should look at S+. Buyers who want heated rear seats, a heated wheel, and Google built-in alongside that range should look at SV+. Buyers who prioritize the largest screen, the best audio, and the only advanced camera system in the lineup land on PLATINUM+.

Test-Driving the 2027 LEAF Lineup at Spinelli Nissan

The 2027 LEAF lineup gives Quebec shoppers four distinct entry points, from the value-focused S to the tech-loaded PLATINUM+, all built on the same NACS charging setup and Safety Shield driver-assist suite.

Visit Spinelli Nissan in Pointe-Claire to sit in each LEAF grade, compare the S against the S+ and SV+ in person, and find the trim that matches your charging habits and your budget.