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First 2011 Nissan Leaf Delivery, To Northern Californian Buyer
Leaf vs Volt
Asked how he chose the 2011 Nissan Leaf versus other options, Chalouhi said he wanted a car that was green, that could hold his family of four, and that he could drive on the highway with confidence.
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, he said, "isn't a pure electric vehicle" and "doesn't truly help the environment." He also noted it was more expensive, with a base price of $41,000 against the Leaf's price of $32,780.
Chalouhi expects to receive both the $7,500 Federal tax credit and California's $5,000 Clean-Air rebate, bringing his effective cost down to a little more than $20,000.