(Posted on Feb 26, 2018 at 08:18PM by Michelle Bogle)
If you are looking for an affordable all-electric vehicle, but are scratching your head as to where to start, skip ahead to the top of the category's list and consider test driving a 2017 Nissan Leaf.Â
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Kelley Blue Book recently named this plug-in performer one of the 5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000. The editors hailed the EV for its exceptional value, impressive MPGe ratings and long range, making it a well-suited choice for eco- and cost-conscious drivers in Seattle.
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Available in three trim levels (S, SV and SL), all 2017 Leafs are energized by a 30 kWh laminated lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, which powers the high-response 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor. Together, the Leaf throws down an impressive 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque, which is great performance for a vehicle not reliant on fossil fuels. Base models are equipped with a 3.6 kW onboard charger, which can fully juice up a dead battery within 7 hours, when using 220V. As you climb to the SV and SL trims, a 6.6 kW onboard charger is standard and can refresh a battery within 6 hours with 220V.
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And the range of this EV? Well, that's what is truly impressive. On a single charge, you can enjoy more than 100 miles on all trim levels before having to plug-in. Gas station visits will also be a thing of the past since this all-electric fetches an MPGe rating of 124 city, 101 highway and 112 combined fuel economy.
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Why settle for so-so performance and range when you can have the best? To learn more about owning a 2017 Leaf, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan to discuss pricing and specs.