Nissan Leaf Base Model Axed, Bumps Starting Price to $32,450
Nissan has updated the 2016 Leaf lineup.
The Japanese automaker has opted to kill off the 24-kWh battery that comes standard in the base model Leaf, and instead, all 2016 model year Leafs from here on out will come standard with the larger 30-kWh battery. That also means base pricing for the Nissan Leaf has gone up to $32,450 before any federal, state or regional incentives are applied. The 2016 Nissan Leaf S will also come standard with the Quick Charge Package.
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Those that are still interested in the cheaper, 24-kWh Nissan Leaf can visit Nissan’s website to locate a vehicle or a dealership that still has one in stock. The updated, 30-kWh standard Leaf began arriving in dealerships late last month.
The larger capacity battery allows the Leaf to return an all-electric range of 107 miles, up from the 84 miles that the 24-kWh battery provides.
[Source: Green Car Reports]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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