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Get excited: Nissan is plotting an affordable electric performance car to take on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ to win back young car buyers

EV Central

Nissan has admitted that it is considering reintroducing a fast, affordable and all-electric sports car to win over a new legion of young car fans. It would slot into the range below the current Z coupe and flagship, supercar-humbling GT-R in a place that used to be inhabited by the likes of the Nissan 200SX, or Pulser GT-R.

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Nissan to make EVs more affordable, plans to slash costs to reach EV/ICE price parity

Baua Electric

Nissan launched a new business plan on Monday as the Japanese automaker looks to drive down EV costs. Despite kicking off a new era with the launch of its LEAF in 2010, Nissan has quickly fallen behind with longer-range, more advanced EVs rolling out. Nissan’s new strategy will run between its NEXT and Ambition 2030 plans.

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2023 Nissan Leaf gets design makeover, simplified lineup, up to 215-mile range

Green Car Reports

With the Ariya electric crossover almost here, last year Nissan gave the Nissan Leaf a price cut of more than $4,000—making it the cheapest electric vehicle on the U.S.

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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

Teslarati

With demand for electric vehicles surging and used prices getting pushed sky high, some may think that the idea of a sub-20,000 dollar EV with more than 70 miles of range is just a fever dream. The silver 2013 Nissan Leaf posted by user sctbke is a sleeper for sure, but an affordable one.

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2022 Nissan LEAF becomes most affordable EV with sub-$30k MSRP

Teslarati

Nissan’s 2022 LEAF has established itself as the most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. The best bang for your buck for an electric vehicle will be the Nissan LEAF S, starting at $27,400, a drop of $4,245 from the 2021 edition of the all-electric hatchback. Credit: Nissan.

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Tesla $7,500 credit up front, Toyota affordable EVs, Ram electric vans: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Toyota pushes back about the viability of affordable EVs. These front-wheel-drive vans have a 110-kwh battery pack good for up to 162 miles of range and, with their focus on last-mile delivery fleets and work-van upfits, will rival the Rivian EDV, Mercedes eSprinter, and Ford E-Transit. Ram introduces a lineup of electric vans.

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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

The Truth About Cars

The Nissan Leaf was already the most affordable EV on sale, but recent changes have made it even cheaper. With the credit, the Leaf starts in the mid-$25,000 range, extending its lead as the cheapest EV on sale. Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider. has a free-trade agreement.