Inside the LEAF's large cabin are black accents that give it a uniform and upgraded look. Both the front and rear seats have enough headroom and legroom for taller passengers. As the rear seat folds, you can gain more storage room when you need less passenger space. The cargo area can easily hold up to five or more bags and give you space for nearly 20 with the seats folded. All models include LED headlights and daytime running lights, but the SV Plus adds heated power mirrors. The SV Plus has a heated driver's seat, making it a good option for cold-weather drives to Fairfield, CT.

Both LEAF batteries charge with 240V and 120V outlets. It takes around seven hours to fully charge either one. You'll always know how much power the battery has left with the gauge on the dash, which is part of the digital instrument panel. You'll notice that the Nissan LEAF offers an eight-inch touchscreen. This screen offers access to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and it works with the optional navigation feature. NissanConnect comes standard, too. Look for a new LEAF with a six-speaker sound system or a Bose system with more speakers to entertain you on your drives to Bridgeport, CT.

With automatic emergency braking, the new LEAF uses the brakes when you need them around Shelton. It also uses pedestrian detection to notice people nearby. Every LEAF comes with blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts, which help you stay on top of hazards you would otherwise miss. While the S has a manual parking brake, the SV Plus has an electronic parking brake along with a smart monitor. Nissan also offers adaptive cruise control for the LEAF with semi-autonomous driving.