Nissan upgraded the Leaf recently and entered the second generation of this EV being offered on the market.

This upgrade made it possible for us to have a car that certainly offers more range than the previous model and gives us more of what we want when we drive. Unfortunately, the 151 miles of driving range on a single charge in the 40-kWh Leaf models aren’t enough to compete with other EV models that are on the market right now. The upgraded version of the Leaf is expected to solve this challenge.

The Most Affordable EV is Still Affordable in a More Powerful Model

The current version of the Nissan Leaf is priced low enough that after you factor in the $7,500 tax credit you’re going to pay less than $25,000 to drive the 40-kWh model. The new version of the Leaf is going to be called the Leaf E-Plus which will be powered by a larger battery and bring in a base price of just over $36,000 for the base model. When you factor in the incentives, you’ll still pay less than $30,000 when you choose the Leaf E-Plus as the one you want to drive and enjoy.

What is the Nissan Leaf E-Plus?

When you’re shopping for the new Nissan Leaf, and you want to have the one with more, the E-Plus model is the right choice. This car is offered with a 60-kWh battery pack that offers you a range of nearly 225 miles. This increase in driving range from a single full charge allows you to have the number of miles that will come close to what the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model 3 offer for the drive. Because this version of the Leaf will still be priced right for you, it will be easy for you to choose the Leaf E-Plus as the one you want to drive.

More from the Nissan Leaf E-Plus

If you want more than the S trim for the Leaf E-Plus you want to drive, the SV model will bring you more features and offer you a base price, before incentives, of just over $38,000 while the range-topping SL model will start at over $42,000 before any incentives are applied. This version of the Leaf doesn’t only improve the range of the vehicle, you do have more power in the E-Plus which reaches 200 horsepower compared to the 147 horsepower offered in the 40-kWh models.

The 40-kWh Nissan Leaf Will See a Change

Once the 60-kWh model of the Leaf shows up on the market, reports have shown that the SL trim of the 40-kWh model will be discontinued. This makes sense because most that would normally choose this model will likely gravitate to the higher range of the Leave E-Plus to be the right choice. The new Nissan Leaf model makes its way to the market as one of the most competitive choices you could have and still pay less for the drive.