2026 Nissan Leaf price will start at 25,360?

[AZFox]

For that buyer, it is hard to argue the Slate is a better option, assuming equal price.

Let me take a whack at that argument.

IMHO it isn't even close to a forgone conclusion that a Leaf priced the same as the Truck would be chosen.

Here's a non-exhaustive list of reasons:

• Direct-to-Consumer model (no stealership)
• Low cost of operation
• Very low maintenance
• Emphasis on safety
• Lack of telemetrics
• Two seats (for some a bug, for others a feature)
• Utility (bed and frunk)
• DIY-friendly accessories
• DIY-friendly maintenance/repair
• Ability to convert to SUV
• Ability to be wrapped and re-wrapped
• Highly customizable in general
• The Fun Factor
• Built in the United States

 

[FC49er]

Let me take a whack at that argument.

IMHO it isn't even close to a forgone conclusion that a Leaf priced the same as the Truck would be chosen.

Here's a non-exhaustive list of reasons:

• Direct-to-Consumer model (no stealership)
• Low cost of operation
• Very low maintenance
• Emphasis on safety
• Lack of telemetrics
• Two seats (for some a bug, for others a feature)
• Utility (bed and frunk)
• DIY-friendly accessories
• DIY-friendly maintenance/repair
• Ability to convert to SUV
• Ability to be wrapped and re-wrapped
• Highly customizable in general
• The Fun Factor
• Built in the United States

For the win

 

[AZFox]

For the win

I think so, and it isn't even close.

Chris Barman says there are some people will want a workhorse and some who will want their vehicle to be a means of personal expression.

The Leaf wouldn't appeal to either of those... at any price.

 

[Dorbiman]

Let me take a whack at that argument.

IMHO it isn't even close to a forgone conclusion that a Leaf priced the same as the Truck would be chosen.

Here's a non-exhaustive list of reasons:

• Direct-to-Consumer model (no stealership)
• Low cost of operation
• Very low maintenance
• Emphasis on safety
• Lack of telemetrics
• Two seats (for some a bug, for others a feature)
• Utility (bed and frunk)
• DIY-friendly accessories
• DIY-friendly maintenance/repair
• Ability to convert to SUV
• Ability to be wrapped and re-wrapped
• Highly customizable in general
• The Fun Factor
• Built in the United States

I definitely agree with most of your list, but would hedge that low cost of operation, very low maintenance, and emphasis on safety apply to most.

 

[KevinRS]

The places where a Leaf would have the advantage would be:

• More passengers fit(though how comfortable is the back for adults?)
• Possibly more highway range vs city range due to aerodynamics
• Basic sound system included
• Known company and name brand, with established service centers(though expensive for service that isn't covered by warrantee)

That's what I can think of at the moment, and those may not matter to many of us who are here.