Nissan Leaf pricing announced

[LeadFoot]

It's official: starting this December, Nissan dealerships in select U.S markets will start selling the all-electric Leaf, the first mass-produced, zero-emission vehicle, at a starting price of $32,780. After $7,500 worth of federal tax credits, the price should drop to as low as $25,280. There are several states offering additional tax credits that could lower the cost of owning a Leaf even more – such as a $5,000 statewide tax rebate in California, a $5,000 tax credit in Georgia and a $1,500 tax credit in Oregon.

Nissan also announced a lease program for the Leaf that will put you in the drivers seat for $349 a month for three years.

Earlier today, Nissan announced pricing for the Leaf in Japan. Base price will be ¥3.76 million (roughly $40,700 USD) before any tax breaks. With the current ¥770,000 EV incentive in Japan, that price will drop to a bit over $33,000.

So why are the Leafs (Leaves?) more expensive in their home country than they are in America? The simple answer is that Nissan wants the Leaf to be competitive.

http://green.autoblog.com/2010/03/30...d-as-low-as-25

In some states, such as California, there will be additional incentives that could bring the cost down to around $20K.

Not bad, not bad at all...

[traunt]

Thats a decent price to pay for a new technology. Most states are offering generous tax breaks so that will certainly help.
Also there are many finance companies offering cheaper finance for green vehicles which will make it easier to own one.

I am also impressed by the price to lease the car. $349 aint bad actually.

[mac]

Not bad pricing. I wouldnt mind paying $25000 for an EV that is fully built in a factory rather than me messing with a car.

Anyway I just saw this video on Youtube while trying to find more info about this car. This car looks superb, especially from the inside.

Cant wait to test drive one of them at the dealers

[LeadFoot]

I saw a commercial recently for the leaf, where they are taking preorders. I have a feeling this car is going to make Nissan quite a bit of money.

[digitalfanatic]

This is like pay 25000$ once, and save the money for fuel, for your life. If this is offering so much, then 25000$ is not a bad pricing at all! And, those who cannot afford to give the whole thing at once, can go for the leasing option.

[carfreak]

Yes, this is the main motive behind it. Electricity is much more cheaper and easily renewable. Leasing is a good idea, only if the government decides to back it.