Nissan just announced the 2021 model year LEAF in the U.S. market, but it does not bring any significant changes.
The price of the entry-level LEAF S version (40 kWh/149 mi of range) starts at $31,620 (MSRP), compared to $31,600 previously. The least expensive 62 kWh/226 miles of range version - LEAF S PLUS - starts at $38,220, compared to $38,200 previously. The LEAF SV PLUS (62 kWh/216 mi of range) now starts at $40,470 - 1.8% more than $39,750 previously.
There are a total of five trims:
- LEAF S - 40 kWh / up to 149-mile est. range - $31,620 USD
- LEAF SV - 40 kWh / up to 149-mile est. range - $34,910 USD
- LEAF S PLUS - 62 kWh / up to 226-mile est. range - $38,220 USD
- LEAF SV PLUS - 62 kWh / up to 215-mile est. range - $40,470 USD
- LEAF SL PLUS - 62 kWh / up to 215-mile est. range - $43,920 USD
Specs
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) | Top Speed |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF S (40 kWh) | FWD | 40 | 149 mi* (240 km) | 7.4* | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF e+ S (62 kWh) | FWD | 62 | 226 mi* (364 km) | 6.5* | |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF e+ SV/SL (62 kWh) | FWD | 62 | 215 mi* (346 km) | 6.5* |
Nissan's press release is silent about the steering wheel - in Europe, in the new model year, there is a new telescopic steering column, fully adjustable for both reach and rake.
Nissan LEAF 60 kWh vs 40 kWh
If you are considering a Nissan LEAF, here is a comparison of the base 40 kWh version and the base 62 kWh version.
As we can see, the e+ version has much more energy in the battery and the EPA range is also over 50% longer. A higher power motor offers better acceleration. The energy consumption is higher, because the car is slightly heavier, we assume. The effective price is higher by more than a quarter.
| EV Comparison Side-by-Side by InsideEVs | |||
| Model | 2021 Nissan LEAF e+ S (62 kWh) [A] | Difference [A] / [B] | 2021 Nissan LEAF S (40 kWh) [B] |
| Drive | FWD | FWD | |
| Battery | 62 kWh | 55% | 40 kWh |
| EPA Range | |||
| Combined | 226 mi* (364 km) | 51.7% | 149 mi* (240 km) |
| City | 245 mi* (394 km) | 50.1% | 163.2 mi* (263 km) |
| Highway | 202.2 mi* (325 km) | 54% | 131.3 mi* (211 km) |
| Specs | |||
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s* | -12.2% | 7.4 s* |
| Top speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) | ||
| Peak power | 160 kW | 45.5% | 110 kW |
| EPA Energy Consumption (including charging losses) | |||
| Combined | 108 MPGe: 312 Wh/mi (194 Wh/km) | -2.7% | 111 MPGe: 304 Wh/mi (189 Wh/km) |
| City | 118 MPGe: 286 Wh/mi (177 Wh/km) | -4.1% | 123 MPGe: 274 Wh/mi (170 Wh/km) |
| Highway | 97 MPGe: 347 Wh/mi (216 Wh/km) | -2% | 99 MPGe: 340 Wh/mi (212 Wh/km) |
| Prices | |||
| MSRP | $38,220 | 20.9% | $31,600 |
| Dest. Charge | +$925 | +$925 | |
| Tax Credit | $7,500 | $7,500 | |
| Effective Price | $31,645 | 26.5% | $25,025 |
* we assume that the 2021 models will have the same EPA range/efficiency results as 2020 MY.
** some data estimated
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