(Posted on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:08AM by Michelle Bogle)
If you are a recent retiree looking for a way to keep your driving costs down, trade in your gas guzzling SUV and slide into something more efficient. With a 2012 Nissan Leaf SL in your driveway, you’ll never need to pay for expensive fuel again since this plug-in hatchback runs solely on battery power.
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Save your hard-earned dollars for your hobbies and getaways down South. Priced at only $10,000, the 2012 Leaf is affordable to purchase and own. It runs on an 80-kilowatt electric motor, which is generated by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Combined, this allows the Leaf to produce 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. As you travel from one social group to the next, you’ll enjoy excellent acceleration since the Leaf can go from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds flat.Â
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On a single charge, the Leaf SL will net you 73 miles, which is equivalent to an EPA rating (MPGe) of 106 mpg city/92 mpg highway or 99 mpg combined. When it comes time to refresh the battery, make a pit stop at a public charging station and grab a coffee or browse your favoritebookstore. In 30 minutes, the battery will be recharged to 80 percent capacity.
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To learn more about the 2012 Leaf SL, including specs, financing options and pricing, contact our preowned sales team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to set-up a test drive.