Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf was one of the first electric vehicles to hit the market and remains a popular choice. It is also incredibly affordable compared to many of the other EVs on this list, even before the federal tax credit most owners will receive. In fact, the Nissan Leaf holds the title of the world’s best-selling EV, just one reason that so many drivers consider making the Leaf their EV.
There are certainly several electric vehicles with a better range than the Nissan Leaf but not at its price point. The Leaf can go 150 miles on a full charge and has 147 horsepower, a range improvement of 40 percent from the previous generation. With DC quick charging, you can add 90 miles of charge in just 30 minutes. Or stick to home and public charging to get 22 miles in one hour and a full charge in 7.5 hours. There are also features to help you extend the range of the Nissan Leaf, including an ECO Mode and B Mode, which makes regenerative braking more aggressive. Of course, the Leaf also includes a function on the infotainment system to help you find charging stations when you are driving, so you never run out of power.
The Leaf offers available Nissan Intelligent Mobility features that help you be aware of your surroundings. Intelligent Driving gives you more confidence behind the wheel with driver assistance features, such as Nissan ProPILOT Assist, which can brake and accelerate and help you steer. Other related features include Automatic Emergency Braking featuring Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Lane Intervention, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Warning, the Intelligent Around View Monitor, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
Intelligent Power helps you drive like a professional with features like Hill Start Assist, Intelligent Trace Control, and Active Ride Control. Intelligent Power also includes the instant torque from the 100% electric motor. There is also E-Pedal driving, so you can drive the Leaf with just a pedal, although the brake pedal is there when you need it.
Intelligent Integration allows for seamless connectivity wherever you go in the Nissan Leaf with intuitive technology. Enjoy a USB port for charging and music, hands-free Bluetooth, available navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and NissanConnect EV with Services, which is powered by SiriusXM. This gives you features like a smartphone app to precool or warm your seats, check your charge, and know your range.
