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Nissan Teases Next-Generation Leaf, Its Chevrolet Bolt EV Rival

Although the electric vehicle sales race has largely been focused on the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf in the past, it isn’t a true rivalry. The Volt is a plug-in hybrid while the Leaf is a pure electric vehicle. Things have changed, however, with the introduction of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

But Nissan isn’t sitting idly by.

Nissan has published the first official image of the all-new Leaf. The automaker did not offer any other specifics regarding its next mass-market EV but did confirm the Leaf will debut later this year, likely in the fall.

The sole image shows a drastic design motif from the current Leaf. We say that because the current Leaf’s headlight design is decidedly bug-eyed, this teaser shows a crisp, edgy look.

The big question will be how much range Nissan squeezes from the next Leaf. The Bolt EV changed the game with a 238-mile range at an affordable price point; Nissan will have to beat that figure or at least come close to keep competitive. If not, the Leaf will have to offer a different selling point to steer buyers into showrooms and away from Chevrolet dealerships.

Nissan plans to announce additional information surrounding the Leaf this summer. We’ll be watching.

Former GM Authority staff writer.

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  1. The real game changer will be a Trax/Encore Bolt.

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    1. Very true. And seemingly the next Nissan Leaf will not be a single model, but a series of models. Given Nissan’s strong global position with the Juke, Qashqai (Rogue) and X-Trail (Rogue Sport), then I’d be absolutely stunned if there’s not a Leaf Crossover / SUV.

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  2. Anyone else besides me feel like GM doesn’t really want to sell their Bolt EV?

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    1. Only the competition thinks that!

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  3. Don’t get me wrong, I *want* the Bolt to sell in massive numbers. I just don’t think GM is pushing it like Nissan pushes their EV.

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    1. GM is still working on rolling Bolts out nationwide. They aren’t available in my state yet. . Nissan needs to push the Leaf, as it’s antiquated technology that is outclassed by the Bolt.

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  4. This car needs to be watched. The hints of the styling have moved it from the science fair projrct class. Also the range will be much improved. The question is how will they do on price?

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