Nissan has confirmed that the new Leaf will hit Irish markets at a price of €34,995.
The new model has been reimagined as a crossover and has a claimed range of up to 622km. It also has the power to recover 420km after just 30 minutes of DC fast-charging.
It has two battery options available – a 52kWh battery which offers over 440km range and a 75kWh battery that offers up to 622km range. Both models support DC fast-charging of up to 105kWh and 150kWh respectively.
The two models are available in four grades.
The 52kWh model starts at €34,995 for the ‘Engage’ grade, at €36,495 for the ‘Engage+’ grade, at €39,795 for the ‘Advance’ grade, and at €41,295 for the top of the range ‘Evolve’ grade.
The 75kWh battery option meanwhile, starts at €39,995 for the ‘Engage’ grade, at €41,495 for the ‘Engage+’ grade, at €45,795 for the ‘Advance’ grade, and at €48,295 for the ‘Evolve’ grade. All pricing is inclusive of applicable VRT Relief and the €3,500 SEAI grant.
The new Nissan Leaf has 437-litres of cargo space and comes with Google built-in. It is also equipped with a suite of advanced safety and driver assistance features from Intelligent Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Intervention to Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Keep Assists. Its 3D Around View Monitor, Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View make parking and navigating tight spaces easier and safer.
Nissan Ireland managing director, Seamus Morgan said the new Leaf is “set to attract a whole new generation of EV drivers”.
“This is the EV they have been waiting for. Its sleek new crossover look and design, extended range and connected technology is going to be a massive hit with anyone thinking of buying a new EV,” he said.
