2022 Nissan Leaf gets more standard equipment at a lower price

Nissan has introduced the pricing and specs for the 2022 Leaf EV. The "base" Leaf will now come with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery and 110-kW electric motor that delivers 147 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque and up to 149 miles of range (range numbers vary based on your use of the go pedal).  New standard features include a CHAdeMO Quick Charge Port (whose chargers are becoming harder to find) and portable 240-volt charging. Also, eight features previously featured in the Technology Packages for the SV PLUS grade, including ProPILOT Assist and Intelligent Around View® Monitor, will now be standard. The "base" Leaf S will start at $27,400 (plus taxes license, fees and destination and handling charge of $985) while choosing the SV trim level will start at $28,800. Adding a Plus to either trim level will get you a larger-capacity 62-kWh lithium-ion battery, increasing the range to up to 226 miles (LEAF S PLUS only, 215 mile range on other trim levels). Leaf Plus also features a more powerful 160 kW motor that produces 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. By adding the Plus to your Leaf, you can also access the top-of-the line SL model (with prices starting at $37,400+). In other words, you can spend as little or as much as you like to get yourself a tested EV. The Nissan Ariya will stretch these numbers including price. To read the media release and see three additional pics, click on "read more" below. The 2022 Nissan Leaf is available now. Enjoy. For even more information about the '22 Leaf, visit nissanusa.com. Oh and if you qualify for the Fed's $7,500 tax credit, you could get a Leaf for around $20k. Pretty good...

Source: Nissan - Media release, pics