Nissan's official website introducing the concept of Nissan's electric vehicle LEAF.
ZERO EMISSION
Nissan LEAF is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power output of over 90kW, while its electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm. This ensures a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from automobiles powered internal-combustion engines (ICE).
Unlike ICE-equipped vehicles, Nissan LEAF's power train has no tail pipe, and thus no emission of CO2 or other greenhouse gases. A combination of Nissan LEAF's regenerative-braking system and innovative lithium-ion battery packs enables the car to deliver a driving range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge*. (*US LA4 mode)
And, Nissan's approach makes charging easy and convenient. Nissan LEAF can be charged up to 80% of its full capacity in just under 30 minutes with a quick charger. Charging at home through a 200V outlet will take about eight hours – ample time to enable an overnight refresh for consumer and car alike.
REAL-WORLD ELECTRIC CAR
The engineers and designers behind Nissan LEAF worked to create a competitively priced, real-world car that would enable Nissan to lead mobility into the zero-emission era. And to ensure comfort, spaciousness and cargo capacity to meet consumers' real-world needs, Nissan LEAF employs a completely new chassis and body layout.
DISTINCTIVE DESIGN
Employing a concept Nissan calls "Smart Fluidity," Nissan LEAF incorporates clean, intelligent lines that promote optimum aerodynamics.
Nissan LEAF's frontal styling is characterized by a sharp, upright V-shaped design, featuring long, up-slanting headlights that use light-emitting diode (LED) illumination. The headlights employ a blue internal reflective design that, when illuminated, announces, "This car is special."
But the headlights do more than make a statement. They are also designed to cleverly split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, thus reducing wind noise and drag. And, the headlights provide yet one more benefit. They consume about 50% of the electricity of conventional lamps. This helps Nissan LEAF to achieve its world-class range autonomy.
Through bright trim colors inside, Nissan LEAF creates a pleasing and stylish cabin. An environmentally friendly "blue earth" color theme originates from the Aqua Globe body color. This theme is carried into the interior through blue dashboard highlights and instrument illumination.
CONNECTED MOBILITY (zero-emission exclusive IT system)
Nissan LEAF features an exclusive advanced IT system. Connected to a global data center, the system can provide support, information, and entertainment for drivers 24 hours a day.
The dash-mounted monitor displays Nissan LEAF's remaining power - or "reachable area" - in addition to showing a selection of nearby charging stations.
Another state-of-the-art feature is the ability to use mobile phones to turn on air-conditioning and set charging functions - even when Nissan LEAF is powered down. An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programmed to recharge batteries. Through new IT features such as these, Nissan LEAF owners will enjoy a convenient, new style of mobility in the zero-emission era.
