The next-generation Nissan Leaf is now on sale from £21,990 including the government’s low-emission vehicle grant. Deliveries of the second iteration of the Japanese manufacturer’s popular electric vehicle will begin in February. It can travel about 50% further on a single charge than its predecessor, with a claimed 235-mile range.
It also looks quite sporty in comparison to the nerdy, frog-like features of the Mark 1.
There are five trim levels available, from the entry-level Visia grade to the top-spec Tekna, which starts from £27,490.
Carl Bayliss, electric vehicle manager at Nissan Motor in Great Britain, said: “With the new Nissan Leaf, all-electric motoring has never been more viable or affordable for almost any motorist.
“EV running costs are around 85% less than petrol or diesel cars and maintenance is almost 75% cheaper. There’s £0 vehicle excise duty, free London Congestion Charge and even free parking in some cities, not to mention convenient home charging.”
Nissan is offering finance from £339 per month on a three-year, 10,000 annual miles personal contract purchase agreement at 4.49% APR for the 2.Zero spec, which is the second-highest trim in the range. This offer is available with a customer deposit of £4,138, plus a £1,000 contribution from the dealer.
The 2.Zero trim level is limited to 1,500 examples and represents a £535 saving over an N-Connecta trim equipped to the same levels.
It comes with ProPilot semi-autonomous safety features, 17-inch alloy wheels, suede-effect heated seats and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
The ProPilot technology lets the driver hand over some of the driving to the car’s on-board computer. For example, the Leaf can automatically keep itself in its lane, maintain its speed and control the distance to the vehicle in front – even coming to a complete stop if necessary.
Drivers can also get the car to park by itself.
It uses high-resolution cameras and information from 12 ultrasonic sensors to figure out where a space is before guiding the car in.
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