What’s occurring
Nissan confirms the Leaf will stick round — although maybe in identify solely.
Why it issues
The Leaf may tackle a brand new form for its subsequent era, seemingly a small SUV.
What’s subsequent
Nissan is presently launching the Ariya electrical crossover. The following-generation Leaf remains to be a few years away.
The way forward for the Nissan Leaf appeared to be in limbo, with some reviews saying the compact electrical hatchback would possibly evolve into one other sort of auto, and different rumors suggesting the Leaf may go away solely. At a media occasion in Tennessee this week, nonetheless, Aditya Jairaj, Nissan’s director of EV advertising and gross sales technique, mentioned that “the Leaf is right here to remain.”
The present Leaf lately acquired a refresh, along with a simplified mannequin lineup. At $28,895 together with vacation spot, the Leaf is likely one of the least-expensive new EVs on sale immediately.
However will the Leaf maintain its similar kind issue? “With time, design evolves,” one other Nissan spokesperson mentioned, which jibes with reviews that the Leaf may turn out to be a bigger SUV.
Proper now, Nissan is focusing its EV efforts on the 2023 Ariya, which is simply now hitting dealerships. The Ariya is rather more costly than the Leaf, nonetheless, with a beginning worth of $44,485 together with vacation spot, cresting $60,000 in totally loaded kind. That undoubtedly leaves room for a less-expensive providing — a job an up to date Leaf may actually fill.
