Fuel Efficiency
Nissan Nixes the Leaf’s 24 kWh Battery
For the 2016 model year, the Nissan Leaf underwent one huge change, and that was the addition of a 30 kWh battery pack. This pack only graced the higher trim levels, as the base S trim carried on with its 24 kWh battery and lower price tag. Now, according to Green Car Reports, there will no longer be a 24 kWh option.
This report was initially based on an order guide that showed the S trim level with the larger battery. So, GCR being the sleuths they are, called up Nissan to chat about this. A spokesperson for the company confirmed that the 30 kWh battery and its 107-mile range ( a 23-mile improvement over the 24 kWh battery) is standard for 2016 Leaf S models. Also now standard is the Quick Charge Package.
With these upgrades come a price hike, of course. The old S-24 (as Nissan is now calling it) runs $29,010, while the S-30 checks in at $30,680. That’s not a huge price hike, but enough to cross that all-important $30,000 threshold.
According to the Nissan spokesperson, the S-24 model, while no longer being produced, should still be available at select dealers. Interested buyers can locate one using Nissan’s website.
This is all just a temporary holdover for buyers until 2018, which is when the new-generation Leaf debuts with its 200-plus-mile maximum range. Nissan is creating this long-range EV to do battle with the upcoming 238-mile Chevy Bolt EV.
Stay tuned for updates.
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