2012 Nissan Leaf SL comparison

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2012 Nissan Leaf SL

2012 Nissan Leaf SL
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2013 Fiat 500e

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2012 Ford Focus Electric

2012 Ford Focus Electric
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2012 Mitsubishi i-Miev

2012 Mitsubishi i-Miev
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Price $37,250 at 1 store $31,800 at 1 store $39,200 at 1 store $31,125 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 0 stars No reviews, write one! 0 stars No reviews, write one! 4.0 stars out of 1 review
Release date November 12, 2012 June 11, 2013 July 09, 2012 July 23, 2012 March 30, 2012
The Bottom Line The 2012 Nissan Leaf offers a good blend of affordability and all-around performance for city dwellers and suburbanites looking to go zero-emission, but its cruising range limits its appeal for long hauls. The pure-electric 2013 Fiat 500e has the looks, the range, and the power to be city-car practical, but competing models offer better dashboard tech. Its short driving range and long recharge times limit the suitability of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to some specific lifestyles, but it is a very high-tech car that should delight early adopter types. The 2012 Mitsubishi i-Miev will fit specific driving situations well, such as a 20-mile suburban commute, but above the base trim level its price comes too close to that of the more capable Nissan Leaf.

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Drivetrain available Front-drive
Front-drive
Front-drive
front-drive
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Available Engine Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Body style Hatchback
Hatchback
Hatchback
Hatchback
Hatchback
Trim levels SL
e 2dr
BEV
4dr
SE
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