2019 Nissan Leaf Plus is now ready for the big time

WHAT IT IS: The Leaf is Nissan’s compact sedan that is purely an electric vehicle. With no gasoline required, it provides between 150 and 226 miles of range, depending on which trim you choose. I drove the extended range version (that’s the Plus bit in the headline). You don’t just get a bigger battery with the Plus, you also get a big jump in horsepower from 147 to 215 ponies and 251 lb-ft of torque. The difference is immense, with the Plus trim pushing the Leaf from a stodgy accelerator to a car that is fun to drive. Being powered by electric motors, all of that torque is available from the instant you put your foot down, so it feels much faster than a car with a comparable power from an internal combustion engine.

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