2017 Nissan Leaf: Every Day Electric Car

The new 2017 Nissan Leaf comes with a hefty price tag, and with small changes than the previous model. It has out of date electric vehicle powertrain that is not capable of the 200-mile driving range that is demanded by the consumers.

According to Auto Mobile, the new Nissan Leaf comes in 3 different models. All the models now get the 30-kilowatt-hour battery pack that was introduced back in 2016. Previously, this pack was offered only to the Leaf SV and Leaf SL trim models. With this battery, Leaf is expected to have a range of 107 miles. All Leaf models have 80-kilowatt electric motor which translates into 107-horsepower, and it’s capable of producing 187 pound-feet of torque. The basic Leaf S model comes with a 3.6KW onboard charger. There is an option to upgrade to the 6.6KW charger on that model as well.

According to Nissan, with 3.6KW charger, it takes around 7 hours to charge from a 240-volt Level 2 AC, and 6 hours with the 6.6KW charger. Fast charging is standard on the Leaf SV and Leaf SL and optional on the Leaf S model. The Leaf S comes with a basic level of equipment, 16inc steel wheels, automatic climate control and a rearview camera. The Leaf SV comes with 17inch alloy wheels, NissanConnect infotainment system with a 7.0inch touchscreen and navigation, heated exterior mirrors and a heated steering wheel. The most upgraded Leaf SL version comes with a photovoltaic solar panel, automatic LED headlights, leather seats and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The data collected from Auto Mobile suggests that the Nissan Leaf is overpriced by a lot. Chevrolet Bolt is offering a driving range of 236 miles, and it only comes with a price tag of $5,000 more than the Nissan Leaf. However, Nissan has revealed that they are developing the next generation of the Leaf and that in the future the models will offer a bigger range and will be more affordable. Nissan Leaf starts at $31,545 for the Leaf S. Leaf SV and SL start at $35,065 and $37,655, respectively.

According to Clear Technica, the customers need a bigger electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States of America. Charging the electric vehicle is not an inconvenience people assume it to be. It is in fact so easy to charge that the customers can do it at home.