To: Goose94 who wrote (33797 ) 4/28/2018 10:05:25 PM From: Goose94 Respond to of 203028 2018 Nissan Leaf The best affordable EV Stephen Edelstein/Digital Trends Why you should buy this? The Nissan Leaf is one of the most well-rounded electric cars on the market. It’s affordable and it’s available right away all across the nation. The best affordable EV 2018 Nissan Leaf The Nissan Leaf is a stylish, zero-emissions way to commute without sacrificing tech, waiting for years, or spending luxury car money. Cdn$35,998 Who’s it for? Eco-conscious commuters seeking a zero-emissions ride to work. How much will it cost? Cdn$35,998 Why we picked the Nissan Leaf: Nissan made waves when it introduced the original Leaf in 2010. The UFO-styled hatchback was the first affordable, mass-market electric car of the 21st century. The Japanese firm let it wither on the vine for too long, however, and it undeniably showed its age as it entered its seventh year on the market. We recently drove the brand-new, second-generation model and concluded it was worth the wait. Not as wild-looking as its predecessor, the new Leaf offers 240kms of range thanks to a 40kWh battery pack that feeds a 147-hp electric motor. It still doesn’t qualify for the coveted “long-range” label but it’s a lot more usable than its predecessor. If that’s not enough, be patient — we hear Nissan will launch a version with more range in the coming months. The redesign ups the Leaf’s tech quotient, too. It’s now available with ProPilot Assist, which is Nissan-speak for a suit of semi-autonomous driving aids that lets the Leaf accelerate, steer, and brake on its own when the right conditions are met. We tested the system and concluded it’s basically an adaptive cruise control system with added steering assist.