What we're driving: 2020 Nissan Leaf SL Plus

• But the 2020 Leaf, especially the Plus model with a longer driving range, is worth another look.

The Leaf is available with two battery sizes, and a full array of standard driver-assistance features.

• The standard Leaf has a 40-kWh battery that provides a driving range of about 150 miles.
• The Leaf Plus features a larger 62-kWh battery pack that can go up to 226 miles before recharging — at least on the mid-range S trim level.
• Higher priced versions like my SL Plus are only rated for 215 miles, probably due to the added weight of extra features.
• The $39,125 S Plus seems to be the sweet spot — it's well-equipped and has the longest range, though it still falls short of the 250-mile range on the standard Tesla Model 3.

The Leaf also features a new, louder sound — something that's required under new regulations that go into effect Sept. 1 for otherwise-silent electric vehicles.

• When driving forward, under 18.6 mph, the Leaf emits a tone called "Canto" (Latin for "I sing").
• In reverse, it emits a pulsing chime.