Comments on: At $33K, Nissan LEAF to Be One of Cheapest Electric Cars http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:02:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Cagatay (Chet) Kiyici http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-361165 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:55:05 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-361165 Nissan has clear advantages. LEAF is a practical city car which will be manufactured in much higher volumes. Nissan-Renault group is investing heavily in electric cars in Europe too. Renault has just started to manufacture the electric version of a larger sedan, Fluence-ZE in Turkey. Fluence-ZEs are scheduled to be sold at Israel and Denmark in early 2011. Both countries have proviede incentives and infrastructure. Renault has scheduled the electric version of their highly popular light commercial vehicle (Kangoo) and a 2-seater smaller electric city car. Many cities in europe are working on providing incentives and charging stations. I’m sure other estabished brands have much or less similar plans.

New players are not trying to disrupt the car business. If they just mount electric engines and batteries to the cars we know now, they can not cope with the production capabilities, sourcing, branding, distribution channels of incumbents. They need to disrupt car industry to succeed in the long term.

]]> By: The Nissan LEAF: Connected by AT&T http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32287 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:00:19 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32287 [...] the Internet, smart phone connectivity and advanced navigation into the base price of the LEAF, which at $33,000 will be one of the most low cost highway legal mainstream electric cars. Perry told me in an interview at the Plug-In 2010 event [...]

]]> By: Merril http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32286 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:00:02 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32286 A good comparison would be to include the cost of the electricity for that 40 miles. How can you figure a savings if you don’t know how much it costs per gallon of gas it saves. If the electricity costs $5.00 to go the 40 miles, then we haven’t saved anything. What is the electric draw so we can really compare. Also, aren’t we still using mostly fossil fuels to make our electricity?? Plug in electrics are a lot of hype. The recharging batteries in the current hybrids would seem to be more cost effective.

]]> By: GM Prices the Chevy Volt at $41,000. Will Buyers Plug In? | Business News, Advices, Quotes http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32285 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:01:38 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32285 [...] expect to make a profit from the Volt, which is more expensive than some of the popular sedans. Nissan has priced its LEAF at $32,780 (before the federal tax credit) and last 100 miles per charge. In comparison, [...]

]]> By: How to Get First in Line for GM’s $41K Chevy Volt http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32284 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:01:05 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32284 [...] is an eye-catching deal that could give the Volt an edge in the green car market. For comparison, Nissan said in March that it will lease the LEAF for $349 per month over a 36-month lease period with a $1,999 down [...]

]]> By: GM to Let Volt Pricing Details Out of the Bag Tomorrow http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32283 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:00:32 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32283 [...] Nissan, meanwhile, has priced its all-electric LEAF at $32,780 for the U.S. market, with an option to lease the car at $349 per month — a fraction of the lease payment for a Tesla Roadster, but on the high end compared to leasing offers available for cars like the conventional Civic. [...]

]]> By: Depreciation: Looming Roadblock for Electric Cars http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32282 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:02:03 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32282 [...] Alternatively, Carroll calls for manufacturers to offer all-in-one leasing packages, with automakers underwriting the capital cost of the vehicle, battery lease and servicing. Nissan, for one, has opted to take financing into its own hands for the upcoming LEAF, which is slated to have one of the lowest price tags of any electric car on the road in the next few years. [...]

]]> By: Waiting for the Electric Car Price War « Eclectic Buzz / Three Fish Limit http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32281 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:35:49 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32281 [...] with Nissan, which plans to launch its electric LEAF in Japan, the U.S. and Europe later this year. Nissan has priced LEAF at $32,780 for the U.S. market, before the $7,500 federal tax credit and incentives from states such as [...]

]]> By: Waiting for the Electric Car Price War http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32280 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:08:56 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32280 [...] with Nissan, which plans to launch its electric LEAF in Japan, the U.S. and Europe later this year. Nissan has priced LEAF at $32,780 for the U.S. market, before the $7,500 federal tax credit and incentives from states such as [...]

]]> By: Nissan: LEAF, Like Other Electric Cars, Will Lose Money at First http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32279 Mon, 17 May 2010 14:49:59 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32279 [...] at $32,780 (before incentives), the LEAF could be one of the cheapest highway-capable electric vehicles on the road in coming years, slightly undercutting the retail prices expected for BYD’s e6, Coda [...]

]]> By: Nissan in “Crisis Mode,” Banking on Electric Cars http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32278 Thu, 13 May 2010 17:00:29 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32278 [...] with national sales slated for next year. At $32,780 (before incentives), the car could be one of the cheapest highway-capable electric vehicles on the road in coming years. The pricing — which Mark Perry, director of product planning and [...]

]]> By: Wheego Eyes $5M on Home Stretch to Full-Speed Electric Car http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32277 Tue, 04 May 2010 20:01:33 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32277 [...] That price tag could make the LiFe a tough sell, given that Nissan plans to offer quite a bit more car and brand recognition for about the same cost. The 5-seat Nissan LEAF sedan, scheduled to roll out in late 2010, will go for $32,780 before incentives. [...]

]]> By: The Nissan LEAF: Why It Will Be Profitable From the Get-Go http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32276 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:01:45 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32276 [...] PDT No Comments      0 Priced at just under $33,000, the upcoming Nissan LEAF could be one of the cheapest highway-capable electric vehicles on the road in coming years. Mark Perry, director of product planning and strategy for Nissan North America, [...]

]]> By: How to Get First in Line for Nissan’s Electric LEAF http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32275 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:01:43 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32275 [...] Priced last month at $32,780 (before incentives), the LEAF will sell for slightly under the retail prices slated for Mitsuishi’s planned i-MiEV, Coda Automotive’s Coda sedan, and Tesla’s Model S (see: Electric Sedan Smackdown). But it’s a fair amount higher than the starting price for the conventional sedan models with which Nissan has said it aims to offer a competitive price. [...]

]]> By: Paul Scott http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32274 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:15:31 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32274 Josie, the point we’re trying to make here is that an EV gives you the choice to drive 100% emissions-free. No gas car can come close to that. Further, as an energy consultant, I see residential electrical bills all the time and I can assure you that most Americans waste more kWh in their homes than they would use in an EV.

So, two things…

If you are concerned about the pollution from coal generated electricity, you should not be running your home on that dirty electricity. Switch to solar or request to be added to your utility’s renewable energy program. That way, when you get your EV, you’ll be zero pollution well-to-wheels.

Second, reduce the waste of kWh in your home so you can drive on those kWh. That way, your electricity bill will remain the same, but you’ll eliminate your use of gas.

We’ve been driving an EV for over 7 years and we generate all of our energy with solar. Even so, whenever I see a light on and no one in the room, I rush to turn it off because I know that I can drive on that energy. If you had a leak in your gas tank, you’d get it fixed, right? Well, if you can drive on electricity, why would you leave a TV on when no one was watching?

]]> By: How to Car Stereo Removal Nissan | krightsradio.com http://gigaom.com/cleantech/at-33k-nissan-leaf-to-be-one-of-cheapest-electric-cars-in-u-s/#comment-32273 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:35:57 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=54516#comment-32273 [...] At $33K, Nissan LEAF to Be One of Cheapest Electric Cars [...]

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