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Is the Nissan LEAF eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit?

Does the Nissan LEAF get the electric vehicle federal tax discount?

Electric vehicles are great. They have super fast acceleration thanks to their instant low-end torque. They’re zero emission operation. They’re quiet. They’re cheaper to charge than a gas tank is to fill. And many EVs are eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. How about the 2020 Nissan LEAF?

Is the Nissan LEAF eligible for the $7,500 US federal tax credit?

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Nissan LEAF Federal Tax Credit

The 2020 Nissan LEAF and 2020 Nissan LEAF Plus are both eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. For people on a budget, this makes both the LEAF and LEAF Plus excellent all-electric options. See for yourself. Here are the prices the starting MSRPs with the $7,500 credit applied:

LEAF S – $24,100
LEAF SV – $26,690
LEAF Plus S – $30,700
LEAF Plus SV – $32,250
LEAF Plus SL – $36,400

For comparison, the least expensive Tesla vehicle, the Model 3, starts at $37,990. The Model 3 is also ineligible for the federal tax credit.

LEAF Single-Charge Range

The 2020 Nissan LEAF S and SV both sport a 40kWH battery pack. It produces the equivalent of 147 horsepower and has a single-charge range of 149 miles. The 2020 Nissan LEAF Plus S, SV, and SL all have 62kWh battery packs. They produce the equivalent of 214 horsepower and have a single-charge range of 226 miles. A L2 charger will bring the LEAF to full charge in 7.5 hours; the LEAF Plus takes 11.5 with on an L2 connection. An L3 DC fast charger will fill both models to 80% in about 40 minutes.

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