The second-generation Nissan Leaf is coming to the end of its journey in Australia, prompting the brand to implement significant price reductions on remaining inventory of this trailblazing electric vehicle (EV).
In May 2024, Nissan initiated a price cut for the Leaf, reducing the base model from $50,990, excluding on-road costs, to a competitive $39,990 drive-away across the nation. The extended-range Leaf+ also saw a price adjustment, dropping from $61,490 pre-on-road costs to $49,990 drive-away.
Now, with stock of the outgoing Leaf still available, further reductions have been announced. The base variant is now priced at just $34,990 drive-away, while the Leaf+ starts at $44,990.
This pricing brings the Nissan Leaf tantalizingly close to the GWM Ora, Australia’s most affordable EV, currently listed at $33,990 drive-away. After a brief promotional period at $30,990, the competing MG 4 has reverted to a $34,990 drive-away price for its base 51 Excite model.
Last year, sales figures highlighted the Leaf’s struggles, with only 357 units delivered in Australia, ranking as Nissan’s second-least popular model, just behind the more expensive Z sports coupe, which recorded 320 deliveries.
The standard Nissan Leaf is equipped with a front-mounted electric motor delivering 110 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque, powered by a 39 kWh battery that offers a WLTP range of 270 km. For those seeking more performance, the Leaf e+ boasts a more robust 160 kW motor with 340 Nm of torque and a 62 kWh battery, pushing its WLTP range to 385 km.
It is notable that the Nissan Leaf is among the few EVs in Australia utilizing a CHAdeMO charger for DC power, a departure from the more prevalent CCS standard found in other vehicles.
Despite certain technological limitations, the Nissan Leaf holds the distinction of being the only factory-backed EV in Australia with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability, enabling owners to either send energy back to the grid during peak periods or utilize it as a portable generator, a feature particularly advantageous during power outages.
Production of the Australian-market Leaf in the UK ceased last year. While Nissan has yet to confirm the exact timeline for the arrival of a third-generation model, it is anticipated to debut before March 2027. Industry speculation suggests that the new Leaf may transition from its traditional hatchback design to an SUV-inspired silhouette, potentially drawing design cues from the 2021 Chill-Out concept.
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Source:www.carexpert.com.au
