US: Nissan Slashes LEAF Prices With 2022 MY Introduction

The 2022 LEAF now starts at $27,400 (MSRP), which brings it close to $20,000 after deducting the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Nissan has announced the 2022 model year LEAF, which is significantly less expensive and better equipped than the outgoing 2021 model year.

The LEAF has been on the market for more than a decade, but despite some upgrades along the way, it really needed a lower MSRP to stay competitive with newer EVs.

There are no changes in terms of battery capacity, range or electric motor power, so let's jump right into the prices.

There are three trim levels (S 40 kWh, SV 40 kWh, S Plus 62 kWh, SV Plus 62 kWh, and SL Plus 62 kWh), but we will focus only on the three entry-level ones for each of the three EPA range ratings:

As you can see, the new prices are lowered quite substantially. The destination charge is a bit higher at $975 (vs. $950), but even so, the entry-level LEAF comes in at under $21,000 when deducting the $7,500 federal tax credit.

2022 Nissan LEAF prices

Model Base Price Dest. Charge Tax Credit Effective Price
2022 Nissan LEAF S (40 kWh) $27,400 +$975 $7,500 $20,875
2022 Nissan LEAF e+ S (62 kWh) $32,400 +$975 $7,500 $25,875
2022 Nissan LEAF e+ SV (62 kWh) $37,400 +$975 $7,500 $30,875

2022 Nissan LEAF specs

Model Drive Battery
(kWh)
EPA
Range
0-60
mph
(sec)
Top
Speed
2022 Nissan LEAF S (40 kWh) FWD 40 149 mi
(240 km)
7.4* 90 mph
(145 km/h)
2022 Nissan LEAF e+ S (62 kWh) FWD 62 226 mi
(364 km)
6.5*  
2022 Nissan LEAF e+ SV (62 kWh) FWD 62 215 mi
(346 km)
6.5*  

Additional standard features

Not only are the prices more attractive, but with the 2022 model year, Nissan adds the CHAdeMO fast charging inlet as standard to all LEAFs. That's helpful, as many would wonder whether it's worth selecting this option as the CHAdeMO standard is slowly retiring from the US (no new models supporting this standard). It's just a matter of time when it will completely fade.

Nissan LEAF CHAdeMO DC fast charging inlet

All LEAFs will be equipped with a portable 240-volt charging cable and the SV Plus specifically will get an additional eight features previously featured in the Technology Packages, including including ProPILOT Assist and Intelligent Around View Monitor.

Aditya Jairaj, director, EV Sales and Marketing, Nissan U.S. said:

“Nissan was the first automaker with a globally-available mass-market electric vehicle and we’re continuing in the tradition of making electric vehicles available to everyone. With the amount of technology that LEAF offers, combined with new pricing, this is simply just an amazing value.”

Highlights of the 2022 Nissan LEAF and LEAF PLUS:

Body

Motor and Driveline

Suspension, Steering and Braking

Interior Features

Safety, Security and Driving Aids

Models and Options

2021 Nissan LEAF prices for reference

Model Base Price Dest. Charge Tax Credit Effective Price
2021 Nissan LEAF S (40 kWh) $31,670 +$950 $7,500 $25,120
2021 Nissan LEAF e+ S (62 kWh) $38,270 +$950 $7,500 $31,720
2021 Nissan LEAF e+ SV (62 kWh) $40,520 +$950 $7,500 $33,970
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