Nissan said the five-seater hatchback was rated with a range of 200 km (124 miles) on a full charge under Japanese test standards, although Californian authorities have rated it at 160 km and another US agency at just around 130 kms.
It comes with a suggested retail price of 3.76 million yen ($44,900), discounted to 2.98 million yen in Japan with government subsidies. In the US, the Leaf will cost about $25,000 after a federal tax credit and in Europe about Euro 30,000 before subsidies.
Delivery will start in Japan and select US states this month, followed by first European markets in January. Nissan has already filled a maximum initial order for 6,000 Leafs in Japan and 20,000 units in the US, to reach customers next year.
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