2018 Nissan LEAF Car Review

Electric cars are the future. This incredible new technology can take cars farther, more efficiently without a single ounce of pollution from its emissions. If you want to upgrade to an electric car, you only have a few options to choose from as they're still an emerging technology. However, what little options there are hold a lot of promise no matter what kind you get. How do you know which one is right for you?

One of the best options is the new 2018 Nissan LEAF. This incredible electric vehicle is a master of efficiency without sacrificing style and other features you've come to expect from a hatchback car. Learn more about the 2018 Nissan LEAF and discover if this electric car has a place in your future.

Fuel Economy

The major attraction of electric cars is that you get to save money on gas. This goes beyond what you'd save with a hybrid. You spend literally nothing on gas because the LEAF will never need it. Electric charge is its fuel and the LEAF can take you up to 150 miles on a full charge.

Charging stations are becoming more common across the country, so you can take your LEAF anywhere. With a normal 240V charging station, an hour charge can add 22 miles to your range. If you find an incredibly fast 50KW charging station it'll only take 30 minutes to add up to 88 miles of range to the LEAF.

Performance

The intimidating roar of muscle cars and other gas guzzlers may make you think that only gas powered cars can show true power. However, the LEAF is surprisingly nimble. Its 147 horsepower is more than enough for the average driver, but that's not even the impressive part.

When you're behind the wheel of a Nissan LEAF, you can enjoy instant acceleration. The second you step on the gas, you have 100% torque working for you, so be aware--there can be some pretty abrupt starts. If you can handle it, this comes in handy more often than you might think. Remember, it does all this without making a sound.

Technology

The mere fact of being an electric car alone makes the LEAF a technological marvel, but Nissan has taken it quite a few steps further. The Nissan Intelligent Mobility system consists of several features that make your driving experience more enjoyable and easier than ever before. One of these features is the e-Pedal which lets you accelerate and brake using just a single pedal.

Another feature is the incredible Nissan ProPILOT Assist. Driving with this is like having an artificial intelligent partner in the LEAF to help out. It will accelerate and brake for you to match traffic, and it can steer for you so you maintain lanes. If traffic comes to a head, this system will even completely stop the LEAF and accelerate again once traffic starts moving.

Test Drive the 2018 Nissan LEAF

This incredible vehicle is scheduled to hit dealerships early 2018, and with it comes the future of driving. If you want to get in on it early, you need to experience it for yourself. If you live in the St. Charles, St. Louis, O'Fallon and Saint Peters areas, visit St. Charles Nissan today, and you can take the 2017 LEAF for a spin to get a feel for what the LEAF family of cars is like. Our friendly team knows all about the new upcoming LEAF and are happy to offer all the help and knowledge you need in determining whether or not the LEAF is right for you. Visit us or call (888) 375-3511 to schedule your test drive today!