(Posted on Aug 15, 2018 at 11:28PM by Michelle Bogle)
If you are in the market for a preowned vehicle to get around campus or home on the weekends, consider opting for a 2013 Nissan Leaf SV. This used all-electric car is ideal for students on a budget since it relies on battery power to get around, versus expensive gasoline.
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Unlike a traditional hatchback with an internal combustion engine, the 2013 Leaf is equipped with a 24-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, which powers the 80-kilowatt electric motor to produce 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. When the battery is fully charged, you can expect to receive 84 miles of range, which is more than enough distance to drive to and from class or your part-time job.Â
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When the battery is depleted, simply plug the standard 6.6 kW onboard charger into a 220V outlet and you’ll be good to go in about four hours. Need to juice up faster so you don’t miss an exam? If your campus has a DC Fast Charger on-site, you can refresh the Leaf’s battery to 80 percent capacity in only 30 minutes.Â
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As you drive around Seattle, Kirkland and Federal Way, you’ll appreciate the Leaf’s comfortable and steady drive quality that’s quite snappy too. According to The Car Connection, the EV can reach 60 mph in about 10 seconds flat with max speeds of up to 90 mph. Whether merging onto a highway or navigating bumper-to-bumper traffic, you’ll have no troubles in the Leaf, not to mention no more expensive fuel costs.
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To learn about owning a preowned Leaf, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan to schedule a test drive today.