FAQ

1
Q: What is LEAF?
A:
  • 5 seater passenger hatchback
  • FAMILY car
  • No exhaust pipe
  • No CO2 Emissions
2
Q: When will LEAF be available for sale?
A:

February 2011

3
Q: How much will LEAF cost?
A:

€29,995 after Government incentive

4
Q: Does this price include the battery?
A:

YES - No separate monthly battery leasing charges will apply

5
Q: How much is it likely to cost to charge LEAF overnight
A:

€2 overnight / €20 per month / €232 annually
* based on average annual 19,300km

6
Q: What type of battery is used?
A:

Powered by an advanced Lithium-Ion Battery

7
Q: How far can the LEAF drive on one charge?
A:

175km

8
Q: What are Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Benefits?
A:
  • Clean - No CO2 Emissions - cleaner environment
  • Quiet - No engine Noise
  • Low running costs - Fewer moving parts so lower service and maintenance costs - Estimated driving car 160km will cost in the region of €2 (one fifth cost of petrol / diesel car by charging at night using off-peak rates)
  • At Home Charging - no inconvenience of having to stop at service stations
9
Q: What's the top speed of a LEAF?
A:

140km per hour

10
Q: Is LEAF front or rear-wheel drive?
A:

Power comes from the Front Wheels

11
Q: How much is the Road Tax?
A:

Currently lowest bracket road tax at €104. Potential for €0 road tax being examined as Government incentive

12
Q: How much will it cost to get a domestic charging unit installed in my home?
A:

ESB will install domestic charging units free of charge for the 1st 2,000 customers

13
Q: Will I have to lease the battery separately for LEAF?
A:

When you buy / lease a LEAF you buy/lease the car and battery as a complete unit. No separate monthly lease charges for the battery