# Nissan Increases EV Accessibility with a Lower MSRP of $27,400 For 2022 Nissan LEAF - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/04/leaf-plus-nissan-increases-ev-accessibility-to-27400-2022-nissan-leaf/ - Published: 2022-04-15T16:53:55-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy **NASHVILLE, Tenn.** – For more than a decade, Nissan has been a pioneer. Especially in mass-market electric vehicles. For that’s with more than [500,000](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-ab66f6f7c90a629fe99aa9f76909130e-nissan-marks-10-years-of-leaf-sales-with-over-500000-sold-worldwide) LEAF [vehicles](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/bhutan-nissan-partnership-a-dynamic-collaboration/) sold globally. Also far more than five [billion](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/electric-transportation-available-for-everyone/) EV miles driven worldwide. Now, the company is also further demonstrating that commitment to [mass-market](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/bhutan-nissan-partnership-a-dynamic-collaboration/) electric cars. Thereby lowering the MSRP of the all-electric 2022 LEAF to make it [more accessible](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/nissan-leafs-can-power-the-office-as-well-as-the-home/). Finally and provide even more value to customers than [ever](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/06/nissan-loan-1-1-billion-approved-by-doe/) before. ## Introduction The 2022 Nissan LEAF Plus is on sale now. Most surprisingly and with a starting MSRP of $27,400 for the LEAF S. Qualified purchasers may also be eligible for a potential [federal tax credit](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/06/electric-vehicle-tax-credit-critical-for-american-economic-and-national-security-interests/) of up to $7,500. ![Nissan Leaf](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/21LEAF7. jpg?resize=420%2C219&quality=52&ssl=1) Adding more value for customers, LEAF receives more standard key EV-focused features for the model year 2022. That’s including a CHAdeMO Quick Charge Port. In addition, a portable 240-volt charging cable. That’s most commonly now for every model. Additionally, eight features previously featured in the Technology Packages. That’s also for the SV PLUS grade and also including ProPILOT Assist. Finally and Intelligent Around View® Monitor. I mean that’s because they are now standard features! Nissan is the first automaker with a globally-available mass-market electric vehicle. Especially so they are [continuing](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/nissan-leaf-drive-electric-pioneering-clean-driving/) in the tradition of making electric vehicles available to everyone. That was also said Aditya Jairaj. Aditya is the director of EV Sales and Marketing for [Nissan](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/09/nissan-leaf-2026-first-drive-moves-beyond-budget-ev/) U.S. commented on the amount of technology that LEAF offers. For combined with new pricing; this is simply just an amazing value. ## Nissan LEAF New Features LEAF is also equipped with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery and 110-kW electric motor that delivers 147 horsepower. Also 236 lb-ft of torque. Finally it and up to 149 miles of range. It’s also available in S and SV trim levels. ### LEAF PLUS Furthermore, the Nissan LEAF PLUS features a larger-capacity 62-kWh lithium-ion battery. Thereby increasing the range to up to 226 miles (LEAF S PLUS only). In addition, the LEAF PLUS also features a more powerful 160 kW motor. One that also produces 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. In addition, LEAF PLUS is also offered in three trim levels. For that’s S PLUS, as well as the SV PLUS and also SL PLUS. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the 2022 [Nissan LEAF](https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/03/sunedison-sacramento-municipal-utility-district-smud-plus-leading-inverter-manufacturers-supporting-utility-standard-ansi-c12/) and LEAF PLUS are: | **Model** | **Powertrain/range ^(5,6)** | **MSRP^(3)** | | **LEAF S ** | 40 kWh / up to 149-mile est. range | $27,400 USD | | **LEAF SV** | 40 kWh / up to 149-mile est. range | $28,800 USD | | **LEAF S PLUS** | 62 kWh / up to 226-mile est. range | $32,400 USD | | **LEAF SV PLUS** | 62 kWh / up to 215-mile est. range | $35,400 USD | | **LEAF SL PLUS** | 62 kWh / up to 215-mile est. range | $37,400 USD | #### Leaf Plus Destination and Handling $1,025 USD Every 2022 Nissan LEAF is offered with a limited lithium-ion battery warranty^(7). Thereby covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles. Thereby whichever comes first for the battery pack. Nissan also provides a [limited warranty](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/12/nissan-leaf-facebook-launch-a-new-era-of-evs/) against battery capacity loss. Especially below nine bars of capacity. Moreover and as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge. That’s most commonly for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models. In NYS, it’s 125.000 miles. ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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