Nissan Leaf EVs trialled in Melbourne

….were handed to the Victorian Government at the Melbourne Motor Show today.

The Leaf EVs will be trialled over five years with the cars in 180 households for three months at a time.

"It's important to get feedback on what it's like to live with a 100 per cent electric vehicle," he says.

The Leaf will be available early next year with a price tag a bit over $40,000.

Nissan also showcased the fresh face of its 2012 Murano SUV, arriving in September.

It features newly designed grille, bumper, headlights, 18-inch alloys, roof rails and the addition of rear privacy glass.

They come with rain-sensing wipers, while the ST model adds fog lamps, Bose sound system, reversing camera and heated front seats as standard.

The ST will cost $47,990 and the Ti $58,930.