2013 Leaf to get redesign, ~25% more range & possible lower cost/range version

[Daox]

Holy cow, $28,800! That is one heck of a price drop. The 2012 model started at $35,200. That is currently cheaper than the i-MIEV!

Just for clairification, that is before tax incentives too! But, you do have to tack on a $850 destination fee.

Big kudos to Nissan.

Article:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/14/n...massive-price/


Sadly, there is no smaller battery available. Its a new battery that is 'better' and I'm sure cheaper for them. Also, with the changes made for the 2013 model year, the Leaf is expected to gain EPA estimated range.

[NeilBlanchard]

All three of the Leaf models will have the same battery.

They are being built in Smyrna Tennessee - another American made EV!

[redpoint5]

Fantastic news. It looks like I will only be waiting 5 more years to purchase an EV, since I always buy used. I also avoid the new model year, so perhaps in 5 years I will get a 2014 Leaf.

I've wanted to get a Prius for ages, but the carrot that is always dangled in front of me is an electric only mode that can do 15mi or better. Still waiting.

[niky]

28,800? That's pretty good. Now it's a mere 100% higher than the equivalent gasoline model, which should make ROI much easier.

[NeilBlanchard]

Driving a Leaf instead of an average 23mpg car save you ~$17,000 per 100K miles you drive. And that is if you pay for your electricity. If you put solar panels on your roof (which about 1 years worth of gasoline money) then you can cut your electric bill by 30-70% *and* have your driving included in that.

You can drive an electric car (2-3 cents/mile) for less than the cost of regular maintenance on an ICE powered car (~3.3 cents/mile).

[NeilBlanchard]

Information on the various options on the 2013 Leaf:

Nissan slashes $6000 off the 2013 LEAF, now $28,800 before incentives - CleanMPG Forums