2012 all-electric Nissan LEAFs can be ordered in Ohio

Nissan North America Inc. announced today it has begun taking orders from the public for the all-electric 2012 Nissan LEAF in seven states, including Ohio.

The LEAF has a starting price of $35,200 and gets 106 highway miles per gallon.

Deliveries for the 2012 model will take place beginning in the spring.

“Nissan LEAFs have been on the U.S. roads for one year now, and thousands of drivers have become living proof that a 100-percent electric, zero-emissions vehicle fulfills the daily needs of drivers from all walks of life,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Nissan also began taking orders from residents in Delaware, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

The LEAF is now available for order in 30 states.