Previously, despite local production of the Nissan Leaf in Smyrna, Tennessee, the model was not eligible for the federal tax credit of up to $7,500, under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 's requirements. The new 2024 model year was introduced in June, but at the time, there was no indication of the upcoming change related to the EV tax credit eligibility. Today, Nissan confirmed that it 'has been able to certify that 2024 LEAF vehicles produced in the U.S.
The entry-level Nissan Leaf S with a 40-kilowatt-hour battery and up to 149 miles of EPA Combined range, starts at an MSRP of $28,140 . After deducting the federal tax credit, the effective cost is $25,485. On top of that might be applied other state/local incentives. The SV Plus version, with a larger 60-kilowatt-hour battery and 212 miles of range, effectively would be available starting at $33,535. Prices Model Base Price Dest.