Specs on Leaf
Range - up to 160 kms
Acceleration – 0 to 100kph approx 8 secs
Top Speed – 140 kph
(regulated)
Seats – 4 adults
Pure Electric
Charge Time – 8 hours
QuickCharge – 30 mins
80kW electric motor
Drivetrain – front wheel drive
Price
Around USD $30,000
In Brief
Nissan has announced that its all electric vehicle, the Leaf, will be launched in the US, Europe and Japan in late 2010. On November 13th 2009, Nissan President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn announced:
“The Renault-Nissan Alliance has committed to becoming a global leader in zero emissions,”said Ghosn, who also is chairman and CEO of Renault. ”The Nissan LEAF is the only all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that will be available to drivers on a mass-market scale and at an affordable price.”
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has begun zero-emission vehicle initiatives in Kanagawa Prefecture and Yokohama in Japan, as well as in Mexico, Israel, Denmark, Portugal, Monaco, the UK, France, Switzerland, Ireland, China and Hong Kong. The Renault-Nissan Alliance, founded in 1999, sold 6,090,304 vehicles in 2008.
The Leaf will have a range of 160kms (100 miles) and a top speed of 140kph (90mph). The electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm providing a highly responsive performance. Charging at home will take approximately 8 hours but the Leaf can be quick charged to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes.
Nissan claims an advanced IT system for the vehicle connected to a global data centre which will provide information such as nearby charging stations as well as in-car entertainment services. The vehicle will have interactivity with mobile phones, for example, remotely switching on air conditioning or receiving confirmation that the batteries are charged.
