2021 Nissan LEAF Review

When you talk about the modern automotive marvel known as the electric car, it's only a matter of time before the Nissan LEAF enters the conversation.

This popular battery-powered sedan is the flagship of Nissan Technology and it offers speed, space, and the extensive range electric car fans crave. The latest version of the Nissan LEAF is here, and St. Charles Nissan is here to tell you all about it! 

Whether you're an electric car fanatic who resides in St. Charles, St. Louis, O'Fallon, or St. Peters, MO, you'll be thrilled to read all the juicy details about the Nissan LEAF. Then once you've done that, make plans to come in and see our friendly representatives!  

Nissan LEAF: An Electric Performance

The Nissan LEAF has five different trim levels and two different batteries. The base trim level comes standard with a 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor that gets you rolling down the streets of Missouri with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque at your disposal.

However, if you desire a little more speed and power, you can always go with the robust 160 kW motor. It cranks out 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque and is available on the S Plus, SV Plus, and SL Plus trim levels. 

The standard 40 kWh battery lets drivers enjoy an EPA-estimated range up to 149 miles, while the 62 kWh battery offers an EPA-estimated range up to 226 miles.¹ Both choices allow you to cover plenty of ground and go on about your day before it's time to charge the engine.

Nissan LEAF: Taking Charge

The appeal of an electric car is that you get to avoid gas pumps and can simply charge your engine when the energy starts getting low, and the Nissan LEAF presents you with various ways of doing this.

As the chart shows, you'll have several ways to charge the Nissan LEAF, with some methods charging faster than others.

Nissan LEAF: Interior & Technology

When it comes to the Nissan LEAF's interior, space comes in abundance. Front row passengers get to enjoy 42.1 inches of legroom, and passengers in the rear will have 33.5 inches of legroom to relax in.

The Nissan LEAF also offers numerous features to keep occupants entertained. These nifty features include:

• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability
• Hands-free Bluetooth® system
• Convenient HD Radio® and SiriusXM® radio

All of these features and more are easily accessible via the big, bold NissanConnect® 8-inch touchscreen.

Nissan LEAF: Safety

While driving, staying safe is the biggest priority for everyone. You'll feel secure on the road, thanks to the Safety Shield® 360 standard on the Nissan LEAF. This suite of active safety features includes:

• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection: Automatically engage brakes when it detects a pedestrian.
• Rear Automatic Braking: Automatically engage brakes if it detects something you may not see while backing up.
• Lane Departure Warning: Alerts you if you start to unintentionally drift out of your lane.

It also includes High Beam Assist, which automatically toggles between low and high beam headlights depending on what it detects in front of you while driving at night.

Come Test Drive the 2021 Nissan LEAF Today!

St. Charles Nissan can't wait to help our neighbors in St. Charles, St. Louis, O'Fallon, and St. Peters, Missouri, get acquainted with the 2021 Nissan Leaf. Stop by to see this electrifying vehicle in person and one of our friendly staff members take it out for a spin!