Nissan confirmed that pricing for the the 2019 Leaf
will remain unchanged across the range. The 2019MY
battery-electric will start from US$ 30,795, including a US$ 895 destination and
handling fee, in the S trim level. Prices for the other two trim levels also
remain unchanged, with the range-topping SL costing from US$ 37,095.
The latest generation comes with a 40kWh battery
pack and an electric motor with 147 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Nissan claims
that the Leaf can travel 150 miles on a full battery charge, which, according
to the company, is more than adequate for “the daily driving needs of most Leaf
owners”.
Other highlights of the 2019 Leaf include Nissan’s
ProPilot semi-autonomous system and the e-Pedal, which allows the driver to
accelerate and decelerate by pressing and depressing the throttle, as the car
harvests its kinetic energy and stores its back into the battery pack when
you’re off the pedal.
A 6kW plug will fully charge the lithium-ion battery
pack in 8 hours, while a quick charger can top up a depleted battery to 80
percent of its capacity in just 40 minutes. The 2019 Nissan Leaf is already
on sale at the company’s Leaf Certified dealers across the U.S.
