Leaf Report: Nissan Leaf priced at U.S. $38,500+ in Japan

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Interest in, and "pre-orders" for, the Nissan Leaf remains high, but a report from the Japanese newspaper the Mainichi Shimbun might put a damper on things. Apparently, the price for the all-electric car in Japan will be somewhere between 3.5 million and 4 million yen, which is about $38,667 to $44,191 U.S. at today's exchange rates. Granted, even if these prices are accurate, they certainly don't automatically equal the MSRP for the U.S. market, but they are higher than what we've been expecting – i.e., under $30,000 after the $7,500 federal tax credit. We went and looked at the prices for a couple of other cars in Japan, to see how the Leaf's 3.5 million compares. The Toyota Prius runs between 2.0 and 3.27 million yen ($22k–36k USD). The Honda Insight? From 1.89 to 2.2 million ($21k-24.4k USD).

We suspect that Nissan's going to have to do better than this to beat the Chevrolet Volt. Yes, yes, we know the powertrains are quite different, but a lot of people are going to learn about these cars at the same time (late this year), and we believe that the pure electric will need to be quite a bit cheaper than the plug-in hybrid to hold its own.

Of course, all of these numbers should be taken with several grains of salt. We reached out to Nissan, and they reminded us that "the article out of Japan is speculative, and we have no comment. As you know, we have yet to disclose Nissan Leaf pricing in the U.S. or in any global market.

- Report: Nissan Leaf priced at U.S. $38,500+ in Japan — Autoblog

 

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Nissan Leaf EV priced from $32,780, $2,200 charger not included

NISSAN DELIVERS AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS FOR PURCHASE, LEASE OF ALL-ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF

As low as $25,280 ($32,780 MSRP minus up to $7,500 federal tax credit) Lease world's first mass-marketed EV for $349 per month

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011. Nissan will begin taking consumer reservations for the Nissan LEAF April 20.

Including the $7,500 federal tax credit for which the Nissan LEAF will be fully eligible, the consumer's after-tax net value of the vehicle will be $25,280. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price *(MSRP) for the 2011 all-electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF is $32,780, which includes three years of roadside assistance. Additionally, there is an array of state and local incentives that may further defray the costs and increase the benefits of owning and charging a Nissan LEAF – such as a $5,000 statewide tax rebate in California; a $5,000 tax credit in Georgia; a $1,500 tax credit in Oregon; and carpool-lane access in some states, including California.

As a result of aggressive pricing and the availability of the $7,500 federal tax credit whose benefit is immediately included, Nissan will be able to offer a monthly lease payment beginning at $349, not including state or local incentives, which could further reduce the net cost of the Nissan LEAF.

"Imagine the possibility of never needing to go to a gas station again. Or of paying less than $3 for 100 miles behind the wheel. Or of creating zero emissions while driving," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "Nissan leads the industry by offering the first affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the mass market. Nissan LEAF truly is in a class by itself."

The vehicle at the SV trim level is well-equipped with a variety of standard features, including an advanced navigation system and Internet/smart phone connectivity to the vehicle, enabling pre-heat/pre-cool and charging control. Nissan LEAF is equipped with energy-efficient LED headlights and makes extensive use of recycled and recyclable materials, such as seat fabric, instrument panel materials, and front- and rear-bumper fascias. Other standard amenities include Bluetooth connectivity; Intelligent-key with push button start; Sirius/XM satellite radio capabilities and roadside assistance. Safety features include vehicle dynamic control (stability control), traction control and six airbags. The SL trim level, available for an additional $940 (MSRP), adds features including rearview monitor, solar panel spoiler, fog lights, and automatic headlights.

Reservations and Purchase
In order to ensure a one-stop-shop customer experience, Nissan is carefully managing the purchase process from the first step, when consumers sign up on NissanUSA.com, until the customer takes the Nissan LEAF home and plugs it into a personal charging dock.

* Nissan begins accepting reservations on April 20 first from people who have signed up on NissanUSA.com, and, after a brief introductory period, to all interested consumers.
* Consumers will be required to pay a $99 reservation fee, which is fully refundable.
* Reserving a Nissan LEAF ensures consumers a place in line when Nissan begins taking firm orders in August, as well as access to special, upcoming Nissan LEAF events.
* Rollout to select markets begins in December, with nationwide availability in 2011.

Charging Equipment
In tandem with the purchase process, Nissan will offer personal charging docks, which operate on a 220-volt supply, as well as their installation. Nissan is providing these home-charging stations, which will be built and installed by AeroVironment, as part of a one-stop-shop process that includes a home assessment.

* The average cost for the charging dock plus installation will be $2,200.
* Charging dock and installation are eligible for a 50 percent federal tax credit up to $2,000.
* Using current national electricity averages, Nissan LEAF will cost less than $3 to "fill up."
* Nissan LEAF also will be the sole vehicle available as part of The EV Project, which is led by EV infrastructure provider eTec, a division of ECOtality, and will provide free home-charging stations and installation for up to 4,700 Nissan LEAF owners in those markets.

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at Nissan Cars, Hybrid, Trucks, Crossovers, SUVs | NOW Sales Event | Nissan USA.

MSRP excludes applicable tax, title and license fees. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.

- Nissan Leaf EV priced from $32,780, $2,200 charger not included — Autoblog

 

[Wolfgang]

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf is the Most Popular Vehicle Launch of the Year

By Corey Mack - The College Driver

On the first day you could put $99 down to reserve a 2011 Nissan Leaf, 6,635 people jumped on it. This means that in one day alone, Nissan got six times more sales leads than the Ford Fiesta did in 6 days. Looking at electrics, the Nissan leaf has many times more reservations than anything Tesla or Aptera have said they were going to produce, combined.

So what does all this mean? Basically, that electric cars will be to second decade of the 21st Century what iPods were to the first decade. It also shows that if you make a vehicle that is efficient AND looks good decent, people will buy it.

Before I get ahead of myself praising Nissan for initial signs of success with the 2011 Leaf, I should state that almost anyone can afford a $99 reservation on anything. So though I can't confidently state all of the people who put down a reservation will be purchasing the vehicle, I can at least say, most of them will. And, here's why.

What is really nice about the 2011 Nissan Leaf is its price. With a base price of $32,780 it is what I would consider to be relatively expensive for someone who is in college or has recently graduated. However, the vehicle is eligible for a $7,500 tax rebate, which brings the price down to a more palatable $25,000.

The other really nice thing about this vehicle is the all the money you'll be saving in fuel costs. Given this vehicles 100 mile range, a charging cost of $3 per charge, and the number of miles the typical American drives you will only end up spending $360 a year to drive one of these things around.

That means that if your current vehicle averages 25 mpg, owning or leasing a Nissan Leaf will cut your fuel costs by about 75%. Given that you have to pay $2200 for a charging station, you are still saving money over a conventional vehicle whether or not you factor in the additional tax rebate for the installing the charging port. What I am waiting to see is how this vehicle will fair once the market reacts to introduction later this year.

Though I am predicting that the Nissan Leaf will be the most desired car of the year, I am also waiting to see how many people will line up to get their hands on the larger Chevy Volt, which unlike the all-electric Leaf, is a series hybrid vehicle. The Nissan Leaf is not for everybody, its small, quiet, not very efficient, nor intimidating, but it is the right car at the right time.

The College Driver Nissan Leaf is the Most Popular Vehicle Launch of the Year

 

[Wolfgang]

Nissan joins Renault-RWE zero-emission mobility partnership

Nissan International SA has joined Renault SA's partnership with German electric utility RWE Efficiency GmbH to promote electric mobility in Germany.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance aims to become the world's leading manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles and Germany is expected to become a major market for such products.

RWE plans to set up an extensive charging network in Germany with about 1,000 stations to be set up across Germany by the end of 2010 focused mainly on the Berlin and Ruhr areas. Together with other partners, RWE plans to extend the charging infrastructure to other major cities and regions in Germany shortly thereafter.

RWE's charging technology stands out for its ability to allow customers to simply, comfortably and quickly charge their electric vehicles with electricity derived from renewable energy sources.

Under Nissan's agreement with RWE, Nissan will supply electric vehicles to Germany in autumn 2011, starting with the Nissan LEAF compact family car. Renault has already said it will supply electric vehicles to Germany in the second half of 2011 starting with the Fluence Z.E. sedan and Kangoo Z.E. light commercial vehicle.

Renault and Nissan customers will be offered an affordable RWE e-mobility package, which will include a safe solution for charging vehicles at home and easy access to the public charging infrastructure.

"With Nissan, we have gained another significant partner who will contribute to the success of electric mobility in Germany," said Carolin Reichert, Manager E-Mobility, RWE Efficiency GmbH.

"We look forward to developing the market for electric vehicles in Germany together with RWE and our alliance partner Renault, who helped lay the foundations for us to join this partnership," said Pierre Loing, vice president of product strategy and planning at Nissan International SA and head of the company's zero emission business unit in Europe.

"The Nissan LEAF is the world's first affordable mass-marketed pure electric car. We are confident German customers will be impressed by its smoothness, acceleration and handling - not to mention its zero-emission transport footprint," he added.

The Nissan LEAF goes on sale in Japan, the US and selected markets in Europe in December 2010. Global mass-marketing activities will begin in 2012.

RWE and Renault Deutschland AG are active members of the "E-mobility in commuter traffic" development project for the Rhine-Ruhr Model Region which is closely studying the application of electric mobility in this area. The dedicated project fleet consists of 150 electric vehicles, including 40 pre-production Renault Kangoo Z.E.s and Renault Fluence Z.E.s.

About RWE Efficiency GmbH:
RWE Efficency is responsible for all the knowledge and activities of the RWE group concerning energy efficiency and e-mobility. The company helps customers minimize their energy costs and protect the environment by reducing their use of energy. RWE Efficency is involved in innovative uses of energy - including e-mobility, smart meters and low-energy houses - and is developing new standards for the use of energy. For more details, go to: www.rwe-mobility.com and www.energiewelt.de

About the Renault-Nissan Alliance
The Renault-Nissan Alliance, which was formed in 1999, aims to be a global leader in zero-emission mobility. To date, the Alliance has entered into more than 60 partnerships worldwide with countries, cities, organizations and other key stakeholders to prepare the markets and necessary infrastructure for the successful adoption of electric vehicles around the world.

Nissan Zero Emission Website
NISSAN | Zero Emission Website

 

[Wolfgang]

An update.

RWE started testing the Renault Fluence Z.E. in daily driving.

http://en.auto.de/photo/showPhoto/id/52403/

 

[Wolfgang]

The Leaf comes to Germany.

Autohaus Wegener - Nissan in & 3 mal um Berlin - Potsdam, Ludwigsfelde, Nauen

 

[Wolfgang]

an update

Renault-Nissan CEO: The Electric Car Revolution Is Happening

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.

“It is a revolution,” he said.

Despite the fact that the Leaf fell way short of its ambitious 2012 sales target, Ghosn says the future of the auto industry is all about fuel efficient cars.

Earlier this month, Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer said the automaker would introduce 15 hybrids by 2016. But, Palmer told Automobile Magazine, Nissan is more interested in EVs than hybrids: He described the automaker as “agnostic” about hybrids, but “fanatical” about full-electrics, such as the Leaf.

In the interview with Claman, Ghosn supported the development of both: “In our opinion, the market is going to require much more zero-emission cars, much more fuel-efficient cars.”

But he spent more time talking about EVs, which he believes are the way forward. He described the slashing of the price of the Leaf by $6,000 as an upside of moving production from Japan to the United States, not a desperate move to boost sales of a failing car.

At the end of the interview, Claman asked about the potential of the Leaf, “Do you sit in bed at night and think, ‘One day, they’ll see that I’m right’?”

Ghosn replied: “Yes. One day, yes, you will see I’m right.”

http://elonmusktesla.wordpress.com/tag/carlos-ghosn/

 

[Rainer271]

Nissan Leaf Replacement Battery Priced At $5,499

The Nissan Leaf has been on the market since 2010, so there’s a good chance that some of these electric cars are getting close to 100,000 miles. This is important because it’s when the eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty expires, and Nissan has finally announced that pricing for a replacement battery start at $5,499.
Until now, Nissan has been quiet as to how much a replacement battery will cost for Leaf owners, but proving how entrenched the EV community is, the automaker decided to announce the price of the battery directly on a forum rather than through its official media website.

The $5,499 price is just for the battery, and that doesn’t include taxes or dealer installation (Nissan estimates that it will take about three hours of labor to replace the battery). Owners of the 2011 and 2012 Nissan Leaf will also need to pay $225 for an installation kit that allows the newer battery design to fit into the older models. Interestingly, if a Nissan Leaf is still being financed, the owner of the car would need to get a signed consent letter from the lienholder before they can buy a replacement battery.

Since that’s a hefty price to pay, Nissan will offer financing options to customers who need to replace their battery. Details about this financing probably won’t be finalized until closer to the end of the year, but Nissan expects to keep monthly payments close to $100 per month.

Finally, the purchase of a new Nissan Leaf battery requires the old battery to be returned to the dealer, which carries a core charge of $1,000 to ensure that the battery is disposed of properly. Like the batteries found in a new Nissan Leaf, the replacement batteries will carry an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty against defects and a five-year/60,000-mile against capacity loss.

Check out the official statement from Nissan spokesman Brian Brockman available below, or head on over to theMy Nissan Leaf forum to read more.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-leaf-replacement-battery-priced-at-5499-83158.html

 

[Rainer271]

Did You Know the Nissan Leaf Is Made Out of Recycled Appliances and Clothes?

The frog-faced Nissan Leaf is starting to feel like the Toyota Prius when it came around in 1997, namely an ecologic new way of transportation. Unlike the path opener Prius, the Leaf ditches gasoline power and makes more room for electricity, thus trying to reduce its carbon footprint even more, while still retaining all the characteristics a normal car has.

Of course, it doesn’t emit anything at the back since all the power comes from a battery you charge at home or other specially designed places, but this doesn’t mean the car is 100% green. Its manufacturing process can affect the environment as well and Nissan is constantly searching for ways to improve the process.

Building the lithium ion batteries is probably the most polluting stage so the automaker has had to rely on recycled materials to build more of the car, not to further build up the carbon emissions during the making of a Leaf.

Yep, your Leaf contains 25 percent of recycled materials, counting in for 375 kg (827 lb) of the total 1,460 kg (3,218 lb). Those seats for example are made out of plastic fibers obtained from recycled PET bottles. Insulating materials are also obtained from old clothes while those smooth plastic surfaces on the doors and dashboard are in fact recycled home appliances.

Just like Antoine Lavoisier said more than two centuries ago, “nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed.” You only have to find an efficient way to do it.

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[RS2000 4X4]

Wow the Leaf is popular here amongst us lol, no likes, no comments, no agrees or dissagrees. Everybody here must be like: this car is of my time and makes me fall so but I am looking elsewhere for cars who make me

 

[dtd]

Gentlemen, any update on the MY2016 for the Leaf ? I understand that the new model won't arrive until 2017, however, I am hopeful that Nissan would extend the battery range from 84 miles to at least 120 miles for the U.S .

 

[Rainer271]

Gentlemen, any update on the MY2016 for the Leaf ?

2016 Nissan Leaf to have a new battery and an increased range

According to a recent report, Nissan could unveil an updated Leaf as early as this August.

Citing a source familiar with the project, Automotive News is reporting the updated model will feature a new 30 kWh lithium-ion battery that is the same size as the current 24 kWh unit.

Thanks to the extra power, the Leaf will reportedly have an EPA-estimated range of approximately 125 miles (201.1 km) which far better than the current rating of 84 miles (135.1 km). However, the 'real world' range is expected to be somewhere between 105-110 miles (168.9-177 km).

Source: Automotive News

 

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2016 Nissan Leaf to have a new battery and an increased range

According to a recent report, Nissan could unveil an updated Leaf as early as this August.

Citing a source familiar with the project, Automotive News is reporting the updated model will feature a new 30 kWh lithium-ion battery that is the same size as the current 24 kWh unit.

Thanks to the extra power, the Leaf will reportedly have an EPA-estimated range of approximately 125 miles (201.1 km) which far better than the current rating of 84 miles (135.1 km). However, the 'real world' range is expected to be somewhere between 105-110 miles (168.9-177 km).

Source: Automotive News

Thanks for the info buddy. I can't wait for the next Leaf,since the current design is a bit old. However, the update battery will keep the sale from sliding down, which is happening now.
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[Rainer271]

2016 Nissan Leaf introduced with larger 30 kWh battery and 250 km range

2016 Nissan Leaf

Range increases by 25%
The Nissan Leaf has reached 2016 model year in UK where it's gaining a bigger 30 kWh battery that will significantly boost range.

There were some rumors about the Leaf getting an increased range before the arrival of a second generation model and now Nissan has made the news official by introducing a 30 kWh battery pack which will be sold alongside with the existing 24 kWh unit. This new lithium-ion battery brings an increase in range of around 25% which means the Leaf will be able to travel for as much as 250 km (155 miles) before running out of juice.

By "bigger" we are referring to its capacity as the battery's physical size is exactly the same as the current 24 kWh. It is 21 kg (46 lbs) heavier and features carbon, nitrogen and magnesium in the electrodes to enhance performance. Nissan will be offering this new battery with an 8-year / 100,000-mile warranty and they say it's compatible with rapid chargers (3 phase, 400V).

The 2016 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh will go on sale in UK this December from £24,490 in the Acenta trim which makes it £1,600 more expensive than the equivalent model fitted with the smaller 24 kWh battery. Keep in mind the 30 kWh model is not available in the entry-level Visia trim as Nissan UK will offer the battery only on the mid-range Acenta and the range-topping Tekna (from £26,490).

As a final note, those would rather wait for the second generation Leaf should know that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has said it will have a maximum range of around 400 km (249 miles). There’s no word about a launch date, but most likely it will be out late next year or early 2017.

Source: Nissan

 

[Wolfgang]

Nissan's Tokyo Autonomous Concept: Next Leaf Electric Car--Or Not?
http://www.greencarreports.com/news...nomous-concept-next-leaf-electric-car--or-not

 

[Wolfgang]

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