Nissan is now allowing its customers in Europe to purchase the 2013 Leaf without buying the batteries outright, which will make the electric car even more affordable. However, as always, there are conditions. Drivers are restricted to traveling 7,500 miles per year, which is below the United Kingdom average of 10,000 to 12,000 miles per year. But considering most EV owners only drive about 23 miles a day, and the Leaf has just a 73-mile range, it shouldn’t be too hard to stay under 7,500 miles per year. That said, Nissan will also replace the battery for you if it dies, at no cost. Nissan …
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