But isn't this the same thing as cars being offered with different engine option? I know in the VW Jetta line you have the same make and model, yet at least 3 powertrain options. Pickup the same thing, the exact same chassis and 3 engine options. So why can't you do the same thing with the Leaf? My guess is until they are selling 10k of each make each month, switching back and forth in production would be costly.
I would be really curious though, if they offered the 24 kw leaf and 48 kw leaf, what the sales on each would really look like. I know cost would play in to it, but I would be willing to bet even with a $5k bump in price the 48 kw Leaf would sell at least double the 24 kw model. Psychologically I believe people want that range. I would certainly pay for the larger battery for that once a month trip I can't take in the Leaf now or so I can blast the heat without thinking about it