Canada's cheapest new EV is now the $35k 2027 Nissan Leaf S, according to a recent article. The Leaf S is a bargain trim with an estimated range of up to 341 km. The price in Canada is $37,966 including fees, less the $5,000 rebate. This makes it a competitive option in the EV market, especially with the introduction of Chinese brands promising rock-bottom pricing for their electric vehicles.
The Leaf S comes with a 53.0-kWh battery, providing an estimated 341 kilometres of range on a full charge. It retains many features found on higher trims, including heated front seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, another 12.3-inch display for the gauge cluster, 5G wi-fi, a raft of USB ports, and ProPilot Assist driving helpers. The next-step-up S+ trim is a good ten grand more expensive than the S, at $48,139.
The article also mentions that Nissan was wise to leave the heat pump in the S instead of swapping it out for a more power-hungry unit, which some brands have tried in the past when chasing a lower sticker price for their EV. The at-home J1772-style Level 2 chargers will take a little bit longer in an S compared to other trims.
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