Chevy Volt vs Nissan Leaf – Electric Cars Compete

Two electric cars will go on sale this year, the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf. Which one will win the hearts of the buyers?

Nissan Leaf

Vehicle type: Fully electric, four-door hatchback
Base price: $32,780
Lease deal: $349 per month, 36 months, $1995 down.
Battery size: 24 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion
Battery warranty: Eight years or 100,000 miles
Range: Up to 100 miles
Charging time: 8 hours at 220-volt outlet
On sale: December

Chevrolet Volt:

Vehicle type: Electric four-door sedan with engine to generate power after battery runs down
Base price: $41,000
Lease deal: $350 per month, 36 months, $2,500 down
Battery size: 16 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion
Battery warranty: Eight years or 100,000 miles
Range: Up to 40 miles on battery. Then gas motor kicks in to generate power for another 300 miles.
Charging time: Four hours at 220-volt outlet
On sale: November

More numbers: Comparison between Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf.