it’s official: starting this december, nissan dealerships in select U.S markets will start selling the all-electric leaf, the first mass-produced, zero-emission vehicle, at a starting price of $32,780. after $7,500 worth of federal tax credits, the price should drop to as low as $25,280. via autoblog green [RK]
2011 nissan leaf. as low as $25,280 US.
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