In a discussion of all-electric vehicles (EVs), you might not think to include the 2022 Nissan Leaf. It certainly doesn’t have the high profile of, say, a Tesla Model 3. But, what it does have is an affordable price.
In fact, Nissan lopped off roughly $4,000 from the Leaf’s 2021 base prices for 2022. And that’s before factoring in the up to $7,500 in federal incentives Leaf buyers may be in line for.
Nissan offers the Leaf with two different battery packs. The smaller capacity battery delivers an estimated range of 149 miles. Plus models with the larger battery capacity can go an estimated 226 miles on a full charge.
You can buy the smaller battery version as the Leaf S and Leaf SV. The larger battery capacity can be equipped as the Leaf S Plus, Leaf SV Plus, and Leaf SL Plus.
The regular Leaf comes with a 110 kW electric motor and a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery. It makes 147 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.
Estimating its range at 149 miles, the government pegs its fuel efficiency at an estimated gasoline miles-per-gallon equivalent of 123 MPGe city, 99 MPGe on the highway, and 111 MPGe in combined driving.
With a 220-volt charger, the total charging time is 7.5 hours.
With its larger 160 kW motor and 62 kWh lithium-ion battery, the Leaf Plus makes 214 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Its estimated range is 226 miles.
Its estimated fuel efficiency is 118 MPGe city, 97 MPGe highway, and 108 MPGe combined in the S Plus. In the SV Plus and SL Plus, those numbers drop a bit to 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway, and 104 MPGe combined.
Using a 240-volt charger, a full charge requires an estimated 11.5 hours.
Both versions come with e-Pedal, which allows accelerating and braking through depressing or releasing the accelerator pedal.
Both also come with three drive modes: Normal, Eco, and B-mode. Eco assists in limiting motor and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) output. B-mode more aggressively engages regenerative braking when decelerating.
2022 Nissan Leaf S (starting at $27,400)
Even the entry-level S grade is fairly well equipped with 16-inch steel wheels, auto on-off halogen headlights, high-beam assist, LED taillights, cruise control, and remote entry with push-button start.
Also included are automatic climate control, a 4-speaker audio system, an 8-inch touchscreen, four USB ports, Bluetooth, hands-free texting, Siri Eyes Free, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and satellite radio capability.
The standard driver aids are forward collision warning with emergency braking, rear automatic braking, blind-spot warning with lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and Intelligent Lane Intervention. Find a 2022 Nissan Leaf S for sale near you
2022 Nissan Leaf S Plus (starting at $32,400)
This model provides the same standard features as the Leaf S, plus the bigger electric motor and a larger battery with a longer range of up to 226 miles.
Nissan doesn’t offer any option packages for the S trims.
Adding the $975 destination fee to the Leaf S base price brings the total to $28,375. Financing that amount with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $510 per month. Using the same calculations for the Leaf S Plus — $33,375 including destination — brings that figure up to $600 a month. Find a 2022 Nissan Leaf S Plus for sale near you
2022 Nissan Leaf S and S Plus Include:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – They interface with your car’s multimedia system to provide your smartphone’s most important functions.
- Remote entry with push-button start – Sometimes called a proximity key, this feature allows your car doors to unlock when the system senses the key fob is close by.
- Intelligent Lane Intervention – This is Nissan speak for lane-departure warning with lane-departure assist.
2022 Nissan Leaf SV (starting at $28,800)
Building on the S standard content, the SV adds 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outboard mirrors, fog lights, heated front seats, and a 6-speaker audio system.
Also included is NissanConnect, which mates conveniences like remote start and door-to-door navigation, with security features.
The only option package is the Technology Package ($1,490). It includes ProPILOT Assist, a 360-degree surround-view monitor, an 8-way power driver’s seat, and more.
Adding the $975 destination fee to the SV base prices totals $29,775. With no money down, financing that amount for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $535. Find a 2022 Nissan Leaf SV for sale near you
2022 Nissan Leaf SV Includes:
- Heated front seats – Individual temperature controls for each front seat can be set to low or high.
- NissanConnect – Using touch or voice, you can use your smartphone to find your car, start your car, map out a destination, and a lot more.
- Fog lights – These are supplemental front lights. They point down to illuminate the road beneath a fog layer.
2022 Nissan SV Plus (starting at $35,400)
The Leaf SV Plus provides the same standard content as the Leaf SV but includes the Technology Package as well.
It comes with ProPILOT Assist, a 360-degree surround-view monitor, an 8-way power driver’s seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Intelligent Driver Alertness, and an electric parking brake.
It, of course, also has the bigger engine-battery combo.
Adding the $975 destination fee to the Leaf SV Plus base prices brings the total to $36,375. Financing that amount with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $654. Find a 2022 Nissan SV Plus for sale near you
2022 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Includes:
- ProPILOT Assist – This is Nissan’s semi-autonomous system that, under certain conditions, will help steer and brake the vehicle.
- Surround-view monitor – This provides a bird’s-eye view of your vehicle and its immediate surrounding area.
- Intelligent Driver Alertness – Using past driver behavior as a baseline, this system monitors the driver’s current behavior to detect signs of drowsiness.
2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus (starting at $37,400)
To the SV Plus content, the SL Plus adds heated outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather seating, a 7-speaker Bose audio system, and a cargo-area cover.
Adding the $975 destination fee to the SL Plus base price brings the total to $38,375. Financing that amount with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $690 per month. Find a 2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus for sale near you
2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus Includes:
- Leather seating – This includes the front seats and the 60/40 split-folding rear seat.
- Bose audio system – Engineered specifically for the Leaf, this ultra-energy-efficient system doesn’t draw as much power to operate at the same levels as a typical audio system.
- Outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals – When you turn on the turn signals, they repeat in turn-signal lamps on the front of the outboard mirrors.
