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2021 Nissan Leaf Review: Leafs Nobody Behind

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2021 Nissan Leaf Review: Leafs Nobody Behind

The first electric cars to hit the market offered unimpressive performance but were, at the same time, really expensive, especially in relation to regular cars. Fortunately, the increased demand for eco-friendly vehicles and a lot of innovation in the space has made them more accessible, so now the 2021 Nissan Leaf EV is a great way to get into the EV segment. As one of the first electric vehicles in the USA, it remains highly popular and its lower starting price along with years of tweaks have only helped its appeal. There are two versions of the compact hatchback on offer, one with a 110-kW AC synchronous electric motor and the other with a 160-kW unit, with outputs coming in at either 147 or 214 horsepower and 236 or 250 lb-ft of torque, respectively. There are many enticing competitors on the market at present, such as the popular Tesla Model 3, the quirky BMW i3, and affordable Chevrolet Bolt EV, but all are more expensive and not quite as rich in value as the pragmatic Leaf.

2021 Nissan Leaf Changes: What’s the difference vs 2020 Nissan Leaf?

Last year, the Leaf had its tenth anniversary, so Nissan celebrated by giving it a few feature upgrades. The infotainment screen was upgraded to an eight-inch unit, and a few advanced , previously optional driver-assistance features were made standard. As for 2021, nothing is changing apart from some minor model-specific changes, such as paint options. It's a bit of a disappointment, considering that the Leaf had a particularly rough sales year in 2020.

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