2011 Nissan Leaf at a glance

2011 Nissan Leaf

Base price: $32,780 (before tax credits and destination charge)

Price, as tested: $33,720

Powertrain: 80-kilowatt AC synchronous electric motor; single-speed transmission with eco mode.

Battery type: Laminated 24-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, 192 cells

Horsepower: 107

Torque: 207 pound-feet

Curb weight: 3,375 pounds

Wheelbase: 106.3 inches

Overall length: 175 inches

EPA-rated range on a single charge: 73 miles

EPA fuel economy: 106 city /92 highway mpg equivalent

Final thoughts: Nissan defines revolutionary.