Prices up for tweaked MY23 Nissan LEAF EV
August arrival and slightly higher prices announced for updated version of Nissan’s pioneering electric hatchNissan Australia has confirmed the facelifted 2023 Nissan LEAF line-up will arrive in local showrooms this August, and pricing for the updated all-electric hatch will start slightly higher at $50,990 plus on-road costs.
That new starting price for the base LEAF marks a $1000 increase on the outgoing version, while the more powerful Nissan LEAF e+ has also gone up $1000 and now kicks off from $61,490 plus ORCs.
Thankfully, customers will be provided with a slither of extra equipment in exchange for the extra outlay, with both MY23 LEAF variants set to ship as standard with a new switchable digital rear-view mirror, but little else.
The only other new feature is the ‘Canto’ pedestrian-warning sound system, which operates between 0-30km/h to alert walkers of the LEAF’s presence and movement.
As previously reported, the updated styling revolves primarily around redesigned 17-inch alloy wheels, darkened headlight trims, refreshed badging and a tweaked grille design. Nissan saying the new look makes the LEAF appear more refined and dynamic.
No changes have been made under the updated skin, meaning the base LEAF still relies on a 110kW/320Nm electric motor for propulsion, drawing current from a 40kWh lithium-ion battery, while the LEAF e+ continues with a 160kW/340Nm motor and 64kWh battery combination.
Despite the sleeker wheels and body work, neither variant brings an increased range for the new model year, retaining their 270km and 385km WLTP ranges respectively.
According to Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson, the updated MY23 LEAF makes the adoption of zero-emission motoring “even more appealing” for Aussie car buyers.
“The Nissan LEAF has been inviting Australians to experience electric since the first-generation vehicle arrived here in 2012,” he said.
“With more people now considering an EV as their next new car than ever before, electric vehicles are no longer the cars of tomorrow – they’re the cars of right now.
“And I’m proud to say the Nisan LEAF has been leading that charge for 10 years in Australia.”
How much does the 2023 Nissan LEAF cost?
LEAF (a) – $50,990
LEAF e+ (a) – $61,490
*Prices exclude on-road costs
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