Deal hunter: $15K off 2024 Nissan LEAF e+

The Nissan LEAF was one of the original mainstream EVs and now it’s also one of the cheapest, with upwards of $15,000 being discounted from the price of the pioneering electric hatch in the run up to the new financial year.

But the base LEAF’s 270km claimed range isn’t exactly competitive these days, which is where the gutsier 2024 Nissan LEAF e+ comes into play with its bigger 59kWh battery and longer 385km range.

Also subject to some massive discounts, the e+ can currently be had from just $49,990 drive-away instead of its usual $63,390 plus on-road costs retail price, marking a saving in excess of $15,000 in most states and territories.

For those that need more swaying, the LEAF e+ also packs more power than the standard LEAF – 160kW/340Nm versus 110kW/320Nm.

Those in the market for a battery-electric van, meantime, might be interested to know the Blue Oval is still offering its 2024 Ford E-Transit 420L Mid Roof from just $99,990 drive-away instead of the usual $104,990 plus on-road costs – a saving of more than $10,000 in most states and territories by the time it’s on the road.

One of just two E-Transit variants offered in Australia, the 420L Mid Roof has a claimed WLTP driving range of up to 307km thanks to its 68kWh lithium-ion battery, which powers a single motor on the rear axle outputting 198kW/430Nm.

Not everyone is ready to make the jump to EVs just yet, however, and this week Peugeot has a deal for them too.

Enter the 2023 Peugeot 3008 GT Sport automatic, which is usually priced at $63,390 plus ORCs but can now be yours for $54,990 drive-away.

While the Asian alternatives might offer a bit more value and/or aftersales care (depending on the brand), few can match the style and sophistication of this fully-loaded French compact SUV, let alone its 20,000km/12-month service intervals.

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