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Can the updated 2018 Nissan Leaf compete with the competition?
By Product Expert | Posted in Nissan Leaf on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at 6:32 pm
2018 Nissan Leaf Range and New Features
In many ways, the EV market is experiencing a slow takeoff. Part of this is because people aren’t quick to become first adapters, but a main reason is that the charging infrastructure isn’t well-formed in many locations. This may change with more and more models coming in to offer competition against the already popular Nissan Leaf. With so many new options hitting the market, is the range for the 2018 Nissan Leaf going to be enough? We look at this improvement, along with its refreshed style and new features.
2018 Nissan Leaf can drive up to 150 miles
How far do you need to drive on a single charge? The 2018 Nissan Leaf is getting a boost from 107 miles of zero-emission driving up to 150 miles. This, while still offering 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque.
Read More: 2018 Nissan Leaf ProPilot
For many other automakers, the main goal is to provide far superior range. It’s not that Nissan isn’t looking ahead to do this, as Nissan is developing an even more impressive improvement for 2019. As for 2018? Nissan wanted to keep the starting price low and provide a host of impressive new technologies.
If you’re comparing the Leaf to models like the Chevy Bolt or Tesla Model 3, the current model year is meant to be a more affordable option. Many shoppers are looking for an EV to save on fuel costs, but with vehicles that are similar to a compact car, and priced like a luxury one, it hardly makes sense to spend so much on vehicles that are relatively new to the market.
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has a starting MSRP of $29,990, where the 2017 Chevy Bolt came in at $37,495 and the Model 3 is expected to hover around $35,000. That’s a lot of extra money to invest.
As you can see, the 2018 Nissan Leaf has a fresh design that allows it to look modern without having to announce to the world that it is electric. We love the new look almost as much as available features like ProPilot and the new e-Pedal. What do you think of the updates? Share your thoughts with a comment here at the Glendale Nissan Blog.
