The Nissan Leaf: A company's compromise with electric cars - Reflejos
Nissan surprised when in 2010 it introduced the Leaf. It was one of the first in launch a fully electric car and has taken total advantage from it, with over 150 thousand units sold. Electric cars are still gaining ground in our roads and garages, and Nissan is no longer alone in the effort. ” Judging by its name, this fascination is very clear to Nissan, as it named its most successful electric car. Nissan Leaf, an acronym that reads: “Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car. The S model, the most affordable, has a base price of $29,860, the intermediate or SV goes up to $32,850, while the option-loaded SL, has a base price of $35,970. Improvement options are limited, and are reduced to a 6 KW charging port, front LED... The initial cost of a Leaf (and other electric cars) can be decreased by applying different federal and local government cuts, but geography can play you a trick. For example: If you buy a Nissan Leaf in Oregon, you’ll get a $7,500 credit by the Federal Government, $750 credit for state taxes, while for two years, you would not have to pay to recharge the new car in public stations with an estimated worth... However, the same car, bought in South Carolina, will receive only the federal credit of $7,500 and perhaps a handshake. About driving a Leaf, there’s not much to tell. Source: www.reflejos.com
