100+ miles on a charge
Remember, the $37,000 car from Nissan gets a $7,500 rebate, plus other tax incentives depending on your State. In Washington State, we get 0 sales tax on the car, so our total cost is down to about $27,000. We figure we can sell our Honda Civic for about $5K, so our total cost is about $22,000 for the Nissan Leaf. Still pricey, but affordable for many, and we will save money not only on gas, but also on servicing the car. No fuel injection system, no carburetor, no engine, no exhaust pipe, no oil changes - just a quick 'checkup' once a year, and Nissan pays for the first two years. You can do the math. Depending on your commute, its a good deal.
