Nissan debuted the LEAF in 2010, and it has been at the forefront of electric car technology for over a decade. This small hatchback has the distinction of having been the first widely available and affordable all-electric car. With a starting MSRP that makes it the least expensive EV on the market, the 2022 Nissan LEAF certainly qualifies as affordable while not sacrificing power, battery life, or safety features.
Electric Horsepower
The LEAF’s standard battery runs a 110 kW electric motor that provides 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. When upgrading to the PLUS package, the 160 kW electric motor puts out 226 horsepower with 250 pound-feet of torque. This puts the LEAF at a standard level when compared to similar electric vehicles but with a smaller price tag.
Easy Charging
The LEAF’s standard 40 kWh battery lasts approximately 150 miles, and the 62 kWh battery will keep you going for over 220 miles before you need to find a charging station. The LEAF can charge on a 240 V plug in your home or out and about with an included portable charger cable, at a public Quick Charge Station, or even on a regular 120 V outlet. Since there are over 43,000 public charging stations and 120,000 charging ports in the United States, LEAF owners should have no worries about finding a place to charge up.
Comfortable Interior
The inside of the LEAF is comfortable, with space for 5 full-sized adults. You can fold the rear seats to accommodate up to 30 cubic feet of cargo, or use the 60/40 rear seat split to haul people and cargo simultaneously. Available upgrades include heated leather front seats and a steering wheel.
Unique Features of the Nissan LEAF
- One Pedal Driving
The E-Pedal enables one-pedal driving on demand. It decelerates the car as you lift your foot, sending power back to the battery and enabling you to drive longer between charges as well as extending the life of your brake pads. When the E-Pedal is released, the brake lights come on, letting vehicles behind you know you’re slowing down.
- Connectivity
Nissan also created an app specifically for the LEAF. Depending on the model, your Nissan Connect EV app enables you to find charging stations while on the road. It also allows you to control the temperature, radio, and even start the car remotely from your compatible smartphone or smartwatch or even from your voice-powered Google Assistant or Alexa.
Safety Features and Driver Assist
Most impressive at this price point, all new LEAF vehicles come with automatic emergency braking, automatic rear braking, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and high beam assist. Nissan’s Lane Monitoring Technology gives you a composite 360-degree bird’s eye view of your LEAF. All of this comes standard, and if you want a little extra help, ProPILOT Assist is available to help with stop-and-go driving and keeping centered in your lane.
With all these great features, the LEAF is proof that buying a quality electric vehicle can be affordable. With incentives in place from the Federal government and many state governments, the time to go electric is now. If you’re ready to make the switch to electric, head over to DARCARS Nissan of Rockville today!
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