The second generation of the Nissan Leaf is already
on sale in some markets, including the United States, where the brand’s local
arm has launched an online configurator.
Available here, it allows users to select between one
of three trim levels, called S, SV, and SL, with slightly different equipment
between them, but still sharing the same electric motor, battery pack,
horsepower and range.
The family kicks off with the S, which can be had
from US$ 29,990, and gets standard equipment such as the e-Pedal, automatic
emergency braking, 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display and automatic climate
control. Priced from US$ 32,490, the 2018 Leaf SV adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a
quick charge port, Nissan Navigation System, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
and Intelligent Cruise Control.
Finally, the range-topping SL gets Blind Spot
Warning, Intelligent Around View Monitor, leather seats, Bose premium sound
system, portable charge cable, and LED headlights with LED DRLs, and is priced
from US$ 36,200.
The maximum range of the zero-emission hatch on a
single charge is 150 miles (241 km). Fast charging the new Leaf from a domestic
or public 240V for one hour allows the car to travel for up to 22 miles (35 km),
while using the 50kW fastest charging station for 30 minutes increases the
range to a maximum of 88 miles (142 km).
