On February 31, 2014, twelve years and four months ago, I took the plunge and leased my first battery electric car, a 2014 Nissan Leaf. As you can see from the 100% electric sticker, I immediately became an EV evangelist. At $200/month, I figured that I would easily save that … [continued]
In writing a recent article on the Iran War, I did some research on how the Tesla Model Y, the new Nissan Leaf, and the new Chevy Bolt are selling and I was surprised that in the first quarter the Tesla Model Y was achieving so many more sales than … [continued]
I saw a headline this morning that Nissan has just dropped plans to produce powertrains for the new Nissan LEAF in the UK. The reason is reportedly that consumer demand in Europe is not as high as hoped for the model. This struck me, particularly because the new Nissan LEAF … [continued]
I am writing this story because today, April 25, marks seven years since Ghosn walked out of a Japanese jail for a second time after posting bail of ¥500 million (about $4.5 million at the time). He had been arrested in 2018 and charged with multiple counts of financial misconduct, … [continued]
Third-generation LEAF is recognized for the best combination of quality, efficiency and value in its segment. NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF has been named as the Best Subcompact Electric SUV for 2026 in U.S. News 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards. The U.S. News Best Hybrid and Electric … [continued]
Continuing the trend for the US EV market, Nissan’s EV sales almost completely collapsed in the first quarter year over year. The Nissan LEAF, which should be selling like hotcakes given how much value for money it now offers, achieved only 668 US sales last quarter, down 71.2% from the … [continued]
With gas prices surging, some people may be looking into purchasing an electric vehicle — since charging at home can cost much less than paying for gasoline or diesel at gas stations. Plus, home charging is simply more convenient and it saves time. There is a myth that electric vehicles … [continued]
Didn’t I just write this story? No, that was another one, but we do already have another award announcement from Nissan about the 2026 LEAF winning a notable award. The fully electric car has been named one of Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2026. “Autotrader’s editorial experts evaluated hundreds of … [continued]
The new Nissan LEAF has been on a tear, winning award after award after award. It deserves it. The model is a great value-for-money buy. The model has essentially kept the same price it had more than a decade ago — despite all the wild inflation — while massively boosting … [continued]
When the news broke recently that Nissan is indefinitely delaying the entry-level “S” trim of the 2026 LEAF, the internet reacted with the usual chorus of doom: “Another affordable EV bites the dust,” “Why doesn’t anyone want to sell a cheap car?” I get it and I’ve shared similar sentiments … [continued]
