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The 2025 Nissan Leaf is the most affordable electric car on the market

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The 2025 Nissan Leaf may be the most affordable EV on the market, but it doesn't sacrifice the amenities you'd expect in a modern model.

The base model Leaf S is equipped with a 40.0 kilowatt-hour ( kWh ) battery, while the Leaf SV Plus gets a larger 60.0 kWh pack, improving both performance and range.

For those looking for more features and a longer driving range, the $36,190 SV Plus comes in at $ 28,140 .

Its hatchback design provides a surprising amount of cargo space of 30 cubic feet .

The Nissan Leaf competes in the budget-friendly EV segment against other compact models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Fiat 500e Red .

The Leaf has been in production since 2010 , making it one of the longest-running EV models in the world.

The base model Leaf S produces 147 horsepower, while the SV Plus increases output to 214 horsepower.

With torque ranging from 236 to 250 pound-feet , the Leaf outperforms its competitors in low-end acceleration.

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