
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 backseatÂ
- 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