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Q: What is LEAF?
A:
- 5 seater passenger hatchback
- FAMILY car
- No exhaust pipe
- No CO2 Emissions
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Q: When will LEAF be available for sale?
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Q: How much will LEAF cost?
A:
€29,995 after Government incentive
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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
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Q: What type of battery is used?
A:
Powered by an advanced Lithium-Ion Battery
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Q: How far can the LEAF drive on one charge?
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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
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Q: What's the top speed of a LEAF?
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Q: Is LEAF front or rear-wheel drive?
A:
Power comes from the Front Wheels
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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
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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
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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