(Posted on Mar 10, 2018 at 02:15AM by Danielle Smyth)
If you’ve been searching for an environmentally friendly vehicle that won’t break the bank, the 2018 Nissan Leaf is for you. With a fully electric fuel system, this high-tech car will help the planet and save you money on fuel-ups.
Electric cars are only as good as their range. As “Alex on Autos†explains, the 2018 Leaf offers a bump up to 150 miles, placing it above most vehicles in its class when it comes to distance traveled on one charge.
The Leaf comes standard with a portable 120V/240V EVSE Quick Charge cable, so you’ll never be without it. This Nissan’s lithium ion traction battery also offers a 6.6 kW onboard charger. DC current can replenish 90 miles in 30 minutes, getting you back on the road in no time. Energy-dense power cells fit right under the vehicle’s floor, requiring none of the cabin’s 23.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
The beauty of the Leaf’s electric fuel comes from its 110kW AC synchronous motor engine. The 2018 model offers increases of 40 horsepower and 49 foot-pounds of torque over previous models, for new totals of 147 and 236 joules.
The 2018 Leaf is less expensive than many other electric vehicles, at just $32,465 when you purchase from your local Kirkland Nissan dealer. Schedule a test drive today!