New Nissan Leaf Will Be $5,000 Cheaper Than The Tesla Model 3

With just over a month to go until Nissan lifts the wraps off the second-generation Leaf, the teaser campaign for the EV has been gathering speed. Officially, we know the new Leaf will beequipped with ProPILOT Assist technology, can befully operated using just one pedal, and will havezero lift thanks to its aerodynamic design. Recent leaked photos of the car also show that the new Leaf will be much easier on the eye than the current model. Thanks to leaked documents posted byAutobytel, we now know the new Leaf's price and power specifications.

Unsurprisingly, the documents have since been removed by Autobytel, but if the details are accurate, the new Leaf could pose a serious threat to the Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt. According to the leaked specifications, the 2018 Nissan Leaf's powertrain will have an output of 148 hp and produce 236 lb-ft of torque, which is a significant bump over the 107 hp and 187 lb-ft in the outgoing model. Granted, this still falls short of the Bolt EV's 200 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, but the Leaf is significantly cheaper which could give it the edge over the competition. The base model will set you back $29,990, undercutting both the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3 by around $5,000.