In any case, is it worth spending the price for a 2013 Leaf at the end of its lease? According to most critics, it definitely is – at least for buyers who aren’t interested in the latest features of the Leaf line. Plus, those who are thinking a bit farther into the future would likely realize the benefit in this as well – if the company finds it easier to let go of their older models, they would have more resources to develop their new ones instead.
And with that, we can expect even more improvements to the Leaf line in the coming years. There have already been hints about various features supposedly coming to the car, but we can’t confirm any of those yet.
In the end, the 2017 Leaf is going to be unveiled next year and the company should give the full details on the new car then, so it will become clear if their current campaign is impacting the development of the new model positively in any way.
I was offered this for my lease.
But with the battery range down to about 60 miles per charge, compared to 90+ in the first year, no thanks.
The LEAF after 2 years, is too crippling in range. Range anxiety exists with the LEAF. Glad I leased instead of buying. I know people who regret their LEAF after just a year and a half because the amount of miles they have lost in range so soon, and Nissan says this is normal and the 8 year battery warranty does not apply.
I’m currently looking at the Mitsubishi, as I know people driving them, and they really like it, and say they have had no problems like I have seen with the LEAF.
I’m either going to lease another LEAF, to get full range again, or consider a Kia, Ford, Mitsubishi or go back to gas, as I need more than 60 miles per day. 90 is plenty.
Have you considered putting the 2016 2nd Gen Chevy Volt on your list of options? 50 miles EPA Electric range before the gas engine takes over. No range anxiety. The 2016 Volt is expected to start shipping in August. Also the upcoming 2017 Chevy Bolt which is expected to have around a 200 mile EV range.