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Perhaps you’ve switched to a plant-based diet or have stopped using plastic in an effort to lessen your carbon footprint, but are still driving a gas-guzzling SUV and would like to get into something more eco-friendly? If so, allow us to introduce you to the 2013 Nissan Leaf SL. This plug-in performer relies solely on electricity to get you from A to B, while creating zero harmful emissions for our environment.
 
 
Under the hood, you won’t find a typical engine in the 2013 Leaf; rather, it boasts a 24kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an 80kW motor, delivering 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. But the differences stop there – as soon as you throw the car into drive, you’ll notice that it handles just like any other gas-powered vehicle, except (of course) for its whisper-quiet operation. Even with plug-in power, you’ll still be able to enjoy quick acceleration. In Edmunds performance testing, the 2013 Leaf went from zero to 60 mph in just 10.2 seconds.
 
When it comes time to juice up the battery, charging is managed by a 6.6-kilowatt onboard charger, which can refresh a fully depleted battery pack in roughly four hours. Range on the SL trim is estimated at 75 miles.
 
Inside, the Leaf offers many of the same comfort and convenience features of its gas-counterparts. In the SL trim, leather upholstery and a rearview camera are included, as well as Bluetooth connectivity and an intelligent access key fob. The exterior looks sleek and stylish with its 17-inch alloy wheels and roof spoiler over the tailgate, which features a solar panel to help charge small devices in the car.
 
To learn more about owning a preowned Leaf, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, for a test drive.
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