Since it seems that Nissan will, before too long, be making an announcement about new and improved battery options in the LEAF( I am certain that most here read the EV news and are aware of the rumors of options of 125 mile and 150 mile battery packs)I wonder if anyone has thought about:
1)Cost of the increased range models
2)Affect that this will have on the 2015's out there with the 82 mile range batteries
3)Potential threat from Tesla with their Model 3
From my perspective, I have to believe that we will see further reductions in the current pricing structure. Natural improvements in batteries have reduced costs, and even if there is no dramatic technological breakthrough, I still think we will see a steady drop in pricing. That could mean that the 2015's may see a significant price drop if on the lot and still unsold when the 2016's come out(with the potentially larger packs). Same thing with the Tesla Model 3. A 200 mile EV that sells for under $40K pre-Fed rebate is a serious challenge to Nissan. it would still be way out of my price range, but lots of people on this forum would be considering one.
Lou
1)Cost of the increased range models
2)Affect that this will have on the 2015's out there with the 82 mile range batteries
3)Potential threat from Tesla with their Model 3
From my perspective, I have to believe that we will see further reductions in the current pricing structure. Natural improvements in batteries have reduced costs, and even if there is no dramatic technological breakthrough, I still think we will see a steady drop in pricing. That could mean that the 2015's may see a significant price drop if on the lot and still unsold when the 2016's come out(with the potentially larger packs). Same thing with the Tesla Model 3. A 200 mile EV that sells for under $40K pre-Fed rebate is a serious challenge to Nissan. it would still be way out of my price range, but lots of people on this forum would be considering one.
Lou