Category Archives: Specifications

2013 Nissan LEAF pricing announced

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

Significant price reductions with domestic production $28,800. That is the new entry level price of the 2013 Nissan LEAF. Take off the federal and state incentives in California, the LEAFs best selling state to date, and the new LEAF S … Continue reading →

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Nissan announces 2013 LEAF specifications

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

Lower priced LEAF to be available Let me warn you now – if you want to learn about the changes to the 2013 LEAF you might as well grab a cup of coffee (or perhaps a stronger beverage of your … Continue reading →

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RAV4 EV or LEAF?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Is the extra $12,000 worth it? As with most things, comparing two similar but not identical items is challenging. Different needs drive the decision, along with the elusive desires that are oftentimes difficult to quantify. We got a chance to get behind … Continue reading →

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2013 LEAF announced – for Japan

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Still awaiting US Spec LEAF announcement Last week Nissan Global announced the updated 2013 Nissan LEAF for the Japanese home market. Think evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. There is a launch video of the announcement – in Japanese. We tried to … Continue reading →

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Why should I buy a LEAF instead of a Focus Electric?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Is there an advantage? The world is full of conflict, confusion and contradiction. Sometimes, we just want a simple answer, but it seems elusive. Just last week a friend of ours asked – why should I buy a LEAF instead … Continue reading →

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CHAdeMO may lose its smile

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

SAE International leaning to separate standard No surprise here, but SAE International is looking to embrace a different electric vehicle (EV) fast charging standard than the CHAdeMO standard adopted by several Japanese manufacturers, according to Automotive News. The first clue … Continue reading →

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