If you’re an electric car enthusiast (or just someone who cares about the environment), you’ll be thrilled to hear Nissan’s latest announcement. The automaker has set its sights on qualifying for full US EV tax credits starting in 2026 – and that’s great news for anyone looking to make the switch to a cleaner, more efficient vehicle. So what does this mean? And why is it such a big deal? Let’s take a closer look.

What is the Nissan Leaf?

The Nissan Leaf is a five-door hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2013 model year Leaf is 73 miles (117 km) on a fully charged battery.

The leaf has a cruising range of up to 100 miles (160 km) in ideal conditions. In the summer, with the air conditioner running, that number drops to about 80 miles (130 km). In the winter, it may be as low as 60 miles (97 km). These ranges are based on the EPA’s five-cycle tests designed to more accurately reflect real-world driving patterns than the old EPA test cycle.

In August 2013, Nissan announced that it had sold over 50,000 Leafs globally since its launch. The Leaf ranked as the world’s best-selling plug-in electric car in 2015 and 2016. It is also the all-time best selling highway legal plug-in electric car ever with more than 400,000 units delivered by mid-December 2019.

How much does the Nissan Leaf cost?

Assuming you’re referring to the MSRP, the base Nissan Leaf starts at $31,600. However, after federal and state tax incentives, the price can drop to as low as $23,700.

What are the benefits of owning a Nissan Leaf?

Electric vehicles have many benefits over traditional gasoline cars. They’re cheaper to operate and maintain, they emit no pollutants, and they have a much smaller environmental impact than gas cars.

The Nissan Leaf is a mass-produced electric car that has been on the market since 2010. It’s widely considered to be the best electric car for the money, and it’s eligible for a full federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

The Leaf has a range of about 100 miles on a single charge, which is sufficient for most daily driving needs. It can be plugged into any standard household outlet, and it only takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery.

Nissan offers several different lease and purchase options for the Leaf, making it affordable for just about anyone. With its low operating costs and environmental benefits, the Leaf is a great choice for anyone looking to reduce their impact on the planet.