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It’s been a long time since Nissan published the pricing for the 2018 Leaf, but at long last, the configurator for the U.S.-spec model is up and running. From it, we learn that three trim levels are available for the new Leaf in this part of the world, starting with the S and topping with the SL.
MSRP kicks off at $29,990, which means $22,490 after the federal tax credit. What do you get for this kind of money can be described in two words: not bad. Five body colors, black cloth upholstery with blue accents, and two options: $1,590 Charge Package and $450 All Weather Package.
Splashing out $1,590 on the Charge Package is a must if you want quick charge capability (6.6 kW) from 240-volt charging docks. The package further consists of a portable charge cable. Moving on to the SV ($32,490 or $24,990 after federal tax credit), the Leaf levels up to 17-inch Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, Intelligent Cruise Control, and Quick Charge Port, plus satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Customers with deep pockets can go all out with the SL ($36,200 or $28,700), with standard features including leather-appointed seats, Bose seven-speaker premium audio, LED headlights and daytime running lights, Blind Spot Warning, Intelligent Around View Monitor, and portable charge cable. The sole option worth mentioning is the $650 Technology Package, which adds ProPilot Assist, High Beam Assist, electronic parking brake, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection, and Intelligent Lane Intervention.
Regardless of trim level, the 2018 Leaf comes with a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery, an electric motor that generates 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, and 23.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity. EPA-rated driving range stands at 150 miles, which is a lot better than the just-over 100 miles of the previous generation of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.
It takes 40 minutes to quick-charge the battery to 80 percent. Using a 6-kW charger, the Leaf needs 8 hours to fill the battery to the brim, while 3 kW translates to 16 hours of charging.
Splashing out $1,590 on the Charge Package is a must if you want quick charge capability (6.6 kW) from 240-volt charging docks. The package further consists of a portable charge cable. Moving on to the SV ($32,490 or $24,990 after federal tax credit), the Leaf levels up to 17-inch Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, Intelligent Cruise Control, and Quick Charge Port, plus satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Customers with deep pockets can go all out with the SL ($36,200 or $28,700), with standard features including leather-appointed seats, Bose seven-speaker premium audio, LED headlights and daytime running lights, Blind Spot Warning, Intelligent Around View Monitor, and portable charge cable. The sole option worth mentioning is the $650 Technology Package, which adds ProPilot Assist, High Beam Assist, electronic parking brake, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection, and Intelligent Lane Intervention.
Regardless of trim level, the 2018 Leaf comes with a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery, an electric motor that generates 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, and 23.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity. EPA-rated driving range stands at 150 miles, which is a lot better than the just-over 100 miles of the previous generation of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.
It takes 40 minutes to quick-charge the battery to 80 percent. Using a 6-kW charger, the Leaf needs 8 hours to fill the battery to the brim, while 3 kW translates to 16 hours of charging.
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