LEAF's standard regenerative braking system helps increase range.

ENGADGET: Nissan starts US production of 2013 Leaf, vows faster charging and a lower entry price

The 2013 Nissan LEAF is offered in three well-equipped models, the LEAF S, LEAF SV and LEAF SL. Standard features include a 6-way manual driver's seat, 4-way manual front passenger's seat, trip computer (instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range), Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), center console storage and 3.6 kW onboard charger.

ENGADGET: Nissan starts US production of 2013 Leaf, vows faster charging and a lower entry price

The SL version of the Nissan Leaf will now come standard with fast-charging capability, an option that most of the 4, 000 current Nissan Leaf owners ordered.

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