2016 Nissan Leaf

Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Leaf is a pure battery-electric hatchback. It is available in three trim levels and competes against the likes of the Mitsubishi i and Ford Focus Electric.
New for 2016
SV and SL trim levels now have a 30-kilowatt-hour battery pack that increases the EPA-estimated driving range from 84 to 107 miles. The base S trim still uses a smaller 24-kwh battery pack and has an estimated range of 84 miles. A stereo with a 5-inch screen is now standard and includes Bluetooth streaming audio and iPod connectivity.
Significant Standard Features

• 107-horsepower electric motor
• Front-wheel drive
• Locking and lighted charge port on car’s nose
• Heated side mirrors
• Heated front seats
• 60/40-split folding backseat 
• 5-inch multimedia screen
• Bluetooth streaming audio
• Backup camera
• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

• Available direct current quick-charge port can recharge battery to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes
• Small solar panel atop the SL’s liftgate spoiler trickle-charges 12-volt battery
• Heated steering wheel
• 7-inch multimedia screen
• Navigation system