Nissan Unveils 100 Mile Range Electric 'LEAF'

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world's first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Get the complete story on all alt fuels and vehicles at TheAutoChannel.com.

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[ELTCARautomotive]

Is there anyone who can explain to me why electric cars cost so much compared to a petrol model? This does not make sense!

[TheAutoChannel]

@ELTCARautomotive

The cost of producing the electric motor and battery can cost as much or more that the entire standard gasoline-powered version. Therefore the retail cost must be higher.

[sammymm6]

whats with the porno music

[TheAutoChannel]

@sammymm6

We wanted you to feel at home.

[tommyboy15]

this music is really obnoxious

[TheAutoChannel]

@tommyboy15

What is really obnoxious are meaningless comments from people who think they have a worthy opinion on something.

[jstack6]

@ELTCARautomotive yes, they are new and slowly getting up to mass production. Why does a corvette cost so much more and only carry 2 people. Low volume production costs, I predict in time EV's will cost less, do more, last longer and make you money with V2G-101.com !

[TheCashistrash]

@jmlew just get a darn diesel car they give you about 30% more fuel mileage and the fuel cost is only about 10% higher vs regular fuel. The repair bills on electric or hybrid cars is rediculous. only engineers can work on them.

[tnguyen318]

Why would popular cars cause prices to drop? Why would mass produced cars causes prices to drop? Isn't it already mass produced? Have the prices of cars ever drop or are they getting more expensive?

[tnguyen318]

It is said that electric cars cost so much because of battery technology. You'd figure 4 rechargeable lithium batteries are for sale at $21.00. Thats $5.00 a cell. The Nissan Leaf may be carrying about $9,000 dollars worth of batteries. Electronic technology (circuit boards etc) may costs around $6,000. Electric motor may cost around $3,200. Chassis and Body panel production may cost $5,000. Interior materials may cost $5,000. Total to be $32,500 before possible "income tax" credits.

[BabackKhorramdin]

@ELTCARautomotive Cost will eventually drop down as electric cars become more popular and mass produce and for sure technology will improve as demands increase. This isn't new technology we have it for at least past 50 years. When gas cost its $10 per gallon even 18 wheelers become electric. I wish to that day!

[jmlew]

Hurry up and release the LEAF!! Gas is creeping up to $5.

[Butchmedic]

Quiet - Fast - Efficient - Relaxing - Roomy - Easy

Stylish - Futuristic - Quick Charge at dealers?

Bought it !

Love it !