nleaf3-300x204If you’ve been waiting excitedly for the Nissan Leaf all-electric vehicle then $ 99 will put you first in line as soon as it is released. Reservations are taken by the Nissan Leaf site for a couple of months, but on April 20, only a $ 99 deposit will put you onto the list for when the Leaf is released.

Exactly what is this Leaf?

The Nissan Leaf is designed to be the first mass-market all-electric car in the United States of America. With a range of 100 miles on a single charge, the Leaf comfortably covers most commute-and-errands distances. The Leaf (also known as LEAF – Leading, Environmentally Friendly, Affordable Family car) is should be accessible in Japan, North America and Europe.

How much is the leaf intended to price?

Within the US, it is suggested that the Leaf is sold at $ 32,780. With a tax credit, the price should be able to drop to $ 25,280. Many other states are including additional automobile incentives. California and Georgia offer a $ 5,000 tax credit, and Oregon has a $ 1,500 credit. This tax credit does start ramping down after 200,000 autos are sold.

Can I charge the Leaf at home?

Based on the station, the Leaf can charge in as little as 45 minutes. Charging it on a household circuit might take up to 16 hours. In the essential price, Nissan plans to offer a charging dock built by AeroVironment and sold at-cost.

Where can I get the Leaf?

The Nissan Leaf could be released first in December of 2010 in “select markets” including Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Tennessee. Major cities in these states have also been outfitted with charging stations. Pay the $ 99 reservation fee online if you would like to get the Leaf within the first release. Around 4,700 cars could be accessible within the first roll out. By Spring of 2011, the availability of the Leaf will be “increased,” and full market availability in 2012.

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