Nissan Leaf reservations blow through expectations
Reservations for purchasing a Nissan Leaf opened last week and already have been declared a success, exceeding the expectations of the company and leaving other electric car companies, including Tesla and Ford, in the dust.
"The Northwest is strong percentage-wise as a part of the initial respondents," said Tim Gallahager, a Nissan spokesman. He added that California is first in reservations with the Northwest a strong second.
Nissan last month priced the Leaf within striking distance of many American car buyers at a list price of $32,780. Oregon buyers will receive a $1,500 tax credit on top of a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, potentially bringing the cost down to $23,780.
Oregon is one of a handful of initial U.S. markets for the electric car, along with Seattle, San Diego and Phoenix. The cars are expected to arrive before the end of the year.
Nissan also announced Monday it will work with General Electric Company to develop smart charging stations for electric vehicles. The two companies signed a three-year agreement to study what needs to change in the power grid and in consumer homes to effectively bring electric vehicles to market.
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