The Nissan LEAF is an exceptional vehicle for several reasons. First, it is an all-electric car that has a 150-mile expected range. This range is sufficient for nearly all my driving requirements because my daily commute is less than 70 miles round trip. Second, the electric drive provides an exceptionally smooth and quite in-cabin experience. The only noise I hear is the wind, and a quite acceleration of the electric drive train. Third, because the car is all-electric, it is highly responsive and had more torque than I expected. Acceleration is attention-grabbing, even when the car is in "eco" mode. This is coupled with tight responsivity on curves, which makes the car a pleasure to drive. Fourth, since the car is all-electric, I never have to stop at a gas station, which makes my daily commute more pleasant. Fifth, driving the car emits no carbon dioxide emissions, or other gasses that can cause pollution. This appeals to my sense of environmental responsibility. Sixth, the car is a really pretty blue. I know this is a bit superficial, but the blue is eye-catching, and has an unexpected depth that I do not see in other blue cars. Seventh, the interior looks and feels expensive. Even though the SV model comes with cloth seats, I do not miss the leather interior of the next higher rim-level. The texture of the material is both refined and yet sporty enough to appeal to my more energetic style. Inside the car, the heated steering wheel and heated seats make winter-time driving much more pleasant than in vehicles without these features.