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Nissan Leaf

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“No tailpipe means no emissions” is one of the many pitch lines that the Nissan Leaf has to offer. In late 2010, while rolling out the M56, M37 and the Juke, the Nissan Leaf will enter car dealerships as the first affordable 100% electric car.

Some competitors such as Chevy are producing 100% electric cars, but the Volt (Chevy’s concept) does have a tailpipe due to its gas alternative mode, and when on 100% electric, can only travel 40 miles. Although Telsa currently has a vehicle that runs completely on electric, the price tag runs over $100k, which leaves Nissan in a nearly untouched market.

On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf can travel 100 miles after a full charge, which takes approximately 4-8 hours using a charging station that must be installed by a third party associated with Nissan. Without a transmission or a gas engine, the Leaf, which looks similar in size to the Prius, offers quite a roomy interior and a large amount of storage space.

Some question whether the Leaf is really a bang for the buck if it’s limited to short distances. However, Nissan advertises that they are developing power up stations around the globe so drivers won’t have to worry about running out of power on long trips. Auto insurance companies already provide Hybrid users with quite a discount, so it’s only expected that they would offer even better deals for 100% electric cars. The Nissan Leaf is expected to sell for $32,000, with the possibility of a $7,500 tax credit for those who are eligible.