Nissan

Nissan LEAF

Price $31,698 – $38,398
Fuel consumption N/A
The Car Guide rating 70%(view ratings)
Hats off to the Nissan engineers who built an electric car that not only performs very well, but is also well suited for road trips. Its handling and driving pleasure are comparable to other compact cars. With a 130- to 160-km operating range, the Leaf has what it takes to attract a good number of buyers. As an added plus, its dashboard is both practical and original.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 70%
Driving 6/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 5/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

Pros

  • Zero fuel consumption
  • Comfortable interior
  • Pleasant to drive
  • Zero emissions

Cons

  • Worrisome range
  • Long charge time (120 volts)
  • Limited range on the highway
  • Involves a lot of compromises

Competitors

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