Nissan Motor Company announced Tuesday that it will be selling its completely battery-operated electric car, for $32,780, but with a $7,500 tax credit, the car would only cost consumers about $25,000. The Leaf is a four-door hatchback that can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge. Nissan will debut the car in showrooms late this year. The low price of the Leaf will challenge General Motors to keep the price low on Chevy’s rechargeable electric car, the Volt. GM was looking to price the car around $35,000 with that same credit making the car about $27,500. However, the real difference between the Volt and the Leaf is that Chevy’s car is not a true electric car. It can only travel forty miles before a small gas engine powers on and gives energy to the car.
GM believes that the Volt is a better option for consumers because they will not be limited to a hundred-mile range, the small gas tank will allow unlimited driving potential. Also, industry analysts believe that the Volt will do better in urban dwelling because it would be very difficult for a person living in an apartment with no garage to charge the Leaf. Nissan's car will probably be a better option for people in a suburban setting with only a short commute.
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