Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)

GENERAL

The Nissan Leaf is a compact five-door hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010, followed by various European countries and Canada in 2011. More than 300,000 Leafs have been sold worldwide through January 2018, making the Leaf the world's all-time best-selling highway-capable electric car in history. On 2 October 2017, for the 2018 model year, Nissan launched the new generation Leaf with a number of significant improvements.

CHARGING

The Nissan LEAF offers a number of charging options. A charge port is located in the front body for the 220V charger and portable trickle charge cable (110V). A charge port light and lock has been added for 2013. The available Quick Charge Port allows charging to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes at public charging stations using a DC fast charger. LEAF's standard regenerative braking system helps increase range. By applying the brakes or reducing speed by letting off the accelerator, the electric motor acts as an electric generator, converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into battery energy.

EXTERIOR

The smooth, elegant movement of the body starts from the low, compact hood, moves through the iconic shoulder character line and on toward the large rear spoiler. The exterior also utilizes a flat underbody (including a large front flat floor cover, electric motor area undercover, front undercover and rear diffuser with fins) to help manage airflow under the vehicle.

INTERIOR

The roomy Nissan LEAF interior offers a pleasingly modern design created to provide a unique "EV touch" with "simple and human flow." The Nissan LEAF interior also includes comfortable heated front bucket seats and a 60/40 split folding heated rear seat and rear HVAC duct.

Version Features

The 2010 Nissan Leaf is the FWD hatchback with the 24kWh battery.
It hits 62mph (100km/h) in 11.5s and reaches a top speed of 93mph (150km/h).
It is propelled by a front electric motor with a practical output of 80kW providing 187lb-ft (254Nm) of torque.
It’s official EPA 73-mile (NEDC 175km) range makes it challenging to drive outside the city.