Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle – The Next Generation of Driving!
Nissan’s ‘Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car’ or Nissan LEAF has been changing the face of green motoring across the entire globe. We have always been super excited about this amazing Nissan electric vehicle and love sharing information, details and news about it with South African enthusiasts.
The compact EV hatch boasts zero emissions, is 100% electric and has already earned itself numerous prestigious awards. The Nissan LEAF car was first introduced to the world at the end of 2010, going on sale in the United States and Japan.
Since then sales have expanded to Ireland, the UK, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, and elsewhere around the globe. Unfortunately, the Nissan EV is not imported, manufactured or sold in South Africa at this time.
Nissan LEAF Engine Specs
Under the floorboards of this iconic EV you’ll find a front-mounted electric motor, powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery. Since there are no emissions, the LEAF doesn’t even need a tailpipe. It’s electric motor also ensures less vibration and engine noise than you’d find in a petrol or diesel driven vehicle.
The Nissan LEAF Engine:
- Engine code: EM61
- Electric motor type: AC synchronous
- Maximum engine power: 80 kW at 2,730-9,800rpm
- Maximum torque: 1,280 Nm at 0-2730rpm
- Maximum RPM: 10,390
- Energy type: Electric
We Answer Your Nissan LEAF Questions
Q: How long does the battery take to charge?
A: The Nissan LEAF battery takes approximately 7-hours to charge from empty to full.
Q: How often do I need to charge the battery?
A: The battery can be charged at any time and need not be completely drained.
Q: Can I control the battery’s charging time?
A: Yes, the charge time can be set on the EV’s dash or remotely via a mobile device or computer.
Q: How much power and torque do you get from the battery?
A: 80 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque.
Q: How far can you travel on one full charge?
A: An average distance of up to 175km can be driven on a fully charged battery.
Q: What is the Nissan LEAF’s top speed?
A: The Nissan LEAF’s top speed is 145km/h.
Q: How much will it cost to charge?
A: An average driver can expect to see only a moderate bump in his/her electricity account from charging a Nissan LEAF.
Q: What is the history of the Nissan LEAF
The Nissan LEAF history began in 2007 as part of Nissan’s zero-emission vehicle strategy, with the concept car unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The first-generation LEAF launched in December 2010 in Japan and the United States, pioneering the mass-market all-electric vehicle segment.
A Popular And Our Favourite EV In The World
To date over 500,000 units have been sold worldwide and the figures continue to grow daily. The LEAF has also won a number of prestigious international motoring awards, including:
- 2010 Green Car Vision Award
- 2011 European Car of the Year
- 2011 World Car of the Year
- 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan
Nissan LEAF Safety Features
The Nissan LEAF is one of the safest cars on the road and has been awarded 5 stars from the EURO NCAP safety crash tests that prove this. It comes standard with:
- Dual-stage front airbags
- Side-impact bars
- Roof-mounted curtain airbags
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Traction Control (TCS)
- Child safety rear door locks
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Nissan LEAF Dimensions
The Nissan LEAF is as impressive to look at as it is to drive and has the following vehicle dimensions:
- Length: 4,445mm
- Width: 1,770mm
- Height: 1,550mm
- Wheelbase: 2,700mm
- Gross Weight: 226mm
Nissan LEAF Colours
The Nissan LEAF is available in seven colours, with all metallic colours only available as special orders.
- Pearl White
- Black
- Cayenne Red
- Brilliant Silver
- Metallic Slate
- Glacier White
- Blue Ocean
