So Nissan has built an electric car that ordinary people can afford, and that car is being sold to the public. Exciting stuff, right? Well, in a way, but the $36,050 (before any federal and/or local tax credits and incentives) Nissan Leaf is full of compromises. It’s sprightly but not fast, comfy but not spacious, gas-free but still range-hampered. It’s also kind of nerdy.
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