Nissan Leaf pricing: EOFY deal makes for sub-$40K drive-away EV

The 2024 Nissan Leaf comes with just one change over last year's MY23 styling and tech update: a much, much sharper price –now starting from $39,990 drive-away.

It's only for a limited time, however, running until May 31 as something of an EOFY (end of financial year) deal.

That entry price will put you into the standard Leaf 39kWh model, offering 270 kilometres of range, while those not looking for any anxiety on their next road trip can step up to a $49,990 drive-away spend for the Leaf E+ 59kWh model and its 385km claimed range.

While buyers have been able to get into a BYD Dolphin, MG 4 or GWM Ora from just under $40K for sometime, the Leaf is now the first 'legacy brand' EV to dip below that magical barrier.

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Given the compelling alternatives that now exist from $38K to $55K and beyhond, a $40K starting point could certainly help Nissan move more of its once pioneering EV – still the only fully electric car it sells in Australia, with the Ariya still months away at best.

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By comparison, 2024 has so far seen MG, BYD and GWM sell 1811 MG4s, 869 Dolphins and 362 Oras.

Powertrains for the 2023 Nissan Leaf carry across from the outgoing model with the 110kW/320Nm base model boasting a driving range of 270 kilometres from its 40kWh lithium-ion battery, coming in at $50,990 before on-road costs.

The same price increase has been applied to the MY23 Leaf e+, now set to go on sale from $61,490 with its 160kW/340Nm electric motor and 62kWh battery pack delivering a driving range of 385km.

Read on below for a breakdown of what's new on the 2023 Nissan Leaf before it launches later this year.

Due to land on the continent in April, Nissan says it is preparing for a strong product offensive with a fully electrified line-up offering after the (European) summer.

The updated Leaf will get a host of advanced driving and safety features such as ProPILOT, and infotainment tech such as an improved