Why the Nissan LEAF EV is an amazing car
If you have considered investing in an electric vehicle recently, the Nissan LEAF is very likely on your list of test drives right about now. Kudos to you if it is – this means that you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to clever purchase decisions and awesome cars in general. Here’s why we believe the Nissan LEAF is the top e-car contender in South Africa right now.
The LEAF is As Green (And Cool!) As It Gets
This fully electric compact hatchback creates literally 0% emissions, and won the European COTY award in 2011, a year after it was introduced to the world. In fact, it’s taken quite a few trophies, including the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, 2011 World Car of the Year, and 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan. That’s some serious hardware.
Additionally, the LEAF is also a good-looking, smooth-running hatch. Because there are no emissions, the LEAF doesn’t even require a tailpipe! Also, since it’s running on a lithium-ion battery, the engine noise is minimal, and vibrations are also kept in check.
You’ll Get The Hang of #ThatBatteryLife Pretty Quickly
The Nissan design team knows that contemporary drivers don’t want a lot of hassle, especially when you are used to Nissan functionality. This is why they have made the operational aspects of owning an e-vehicle as seamless as possible.
The battery can be charged at any time (it does not have to be completely flat) and will take around 7 hours to fully charge when it’s run down completely. Drivers can expect a range of 175km on a full charge, and the car can reach top speeds of 145km/h.
It’s Safe as Houses
If safety is what you’re after, the LEAF is going to tick all your boxes. It’s the proud recipient of a 5-star EURO NCAP rating, after all. This is due to features like side-impact bars, dynamic vehicle control, traction control, a top-notch tire pressure monitoring system, and more.
To find out more about the fantastic Nissan LEAF, get in touch with our team at Group1 Nissan. Our branches in Kuilsriver, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg, Uitenhage and Gqeberha feature the talents of an amazingly seasoned contingent of sales personnel and technical auto experts. We are here to ensure that you get the service you deserve at every touchpoint along the auto purchase journey.
