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Auburn, Washington: Is The 2019 Nissan LEAF Good in Snow?
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(Posted on Apr 24, 2019 at 04:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

Iâ€™m thinking of buying a new 2019 Nissan LEAF but I sometimes need to drive through snowy conditions. Would this model be up to the task?

Thanks,
Dianna

Hi, Dianna!

The 2019 Nissan LEAF is perfectly capable of driving through snow, especially if you opt for the SL model which has a heated steering wheel and seats. But donâ€™t forget, it isn't an all-terrain off-road machine.

The electric powertrain doesnâ€™t affect how this model handles in the snow. And it comes with regular tires just like youâ€™d find on any other car. So it will behave the same way the majority of front-wheel drive vehicles do.

Of course, the LEAF wonâ€™t be as good as an all-wheel drive vehicle in the snow, but this has nothing to do with the fact that itâ€™s electric.

The only thing you might want to be aware of is that extremely low temperatures can reduce the LEAFâ€™s battery efficiency by as much as 20%. This would bring its range down from an EPA rated 151 miles to 124 miles.

Thanks for your question, Dianna! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.