Nissan has sold over 46,000 Nissan Leafs worldwide making it the most successful electric vehicle of all time. First released in late 2010, in limited markets, the Nissan Leaf is now available all over the world.
At the Vancouver International Auto Show, the Nissan LEAF was awarded 2019 Green Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. All of the entries in the contest are tested by more than 65 journalists across Canada, who then choose the vehicle they like best based on different road conditions throughout the… Continue reading Nissan LEAF named 2019 Canadian Green Car of the Year
With the official announcement from Nissan, we see they are keen to keep the lead in the EV space. This upgrade did take a few years (it’s been 8 years since the first LEAFs went on sale), but since the EV market as a whole has been slow to progress, the upcoming 2018 Nissan LEAF… Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf pricing and specs
As with everything in life, we can’t be sure until we’re sure – so let’s just say these specs are unofficial until Nissan confirms the real specs for the 2018 LEAF electric vehicle. On August 7th, Autobytel unveiled some 2018 Nissan Leaf pricing and specifications on their website (they have since taken the page down).… Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf specs and pricing LEAKED!
After 16 years with Carlos Goshn as CEO, Hiroto Saikawa took over the role in April 1. He recently sat down with Automotive News to talk about the next generation Nissan Leaf, and his plans for Nissan’s new global partner – Mistubishi Motors Corp. Nissan was essentially the first to market with a mass-produced electric… Continue reading Nissan CEO talks new Leaf EV
According to a senior company source at Nissan, the automaker’s next electric vehicle is set to follow the Leaf 2.0 and will likely share technology with the Renault Zoe. In an article from AutoExpress, the Nissan source said Nissan will most likely choose a Fiesta-sized supermini or crossover to sell with the Nissan Leaf EV.… Continue reading Nissan is considering a re-badge of the Renault Zoe
One doesn’t have to look to far on the internet to find a comparison of 200-mile electric vehicles. The conversation always ends something along the lines of “Once I see what the LEAF 2.0 offers I’ll decide on whether or not to buy a Bolt or fulfil my reservation on the Model 3.” Today, AutoCar… Continue reading Next gen Nissan Leaf to come with more than 200 miles range – Bolt and Model 3 territory
Currently, the Nissan Leaf comes with a 24 kWh battery pack. Later this year, however, when the 2016 model year starts selling, Nissan will be offering a higher grade package that comes with a 30 kWh batter pack – that’s a 25% increase! Although the information hasn’t been directly confirmed (or denied) by Nissan, the… Continue reading 2016 Nissan Leaf will come with a 30kWh battery pack option
Nissan has announced plans to offer battery replacements to US LEAF customer who want to replace their original lithium-ion battery pack. The program will begin int he first half of 2014, and will work in tandem with the standard battery warranty for the Leaf which includes a 5 year, 60,000 mile coverage against battery capacity… Continue reading Nissan Leaf battery replacement costs $100 per month
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions is now offering a wireless battery charging system for owners of the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt electric vehicles. The cost is about $3000 plus installation. That fee covers the 240 volt Level 2 charging station, an adapter for the vehicle, and a floor mounted charging pad. The wall unit connects… Continue reading Bosch offers wireless charging for Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt
It’s official. The Environmental Protection Agency has released the final ratings for the 2013 Nissan Leaf. Overall efficiency is rated at 115 MPGe, based on 102MPGe on the highway and 128 MPGe in the city. That’s up 16 MPGe from the 2012 Nissan Leaf efficiency rating of 99 MPGe. MPGe is a measure of the… Continue reading Official EPA ratings for 2013 Nissan Leaf
Oxford University in the UK is testing out a driverless version of the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle controlled from an Apple iPad mounted on the dashboard. The Leaf is guided by a low cost system that uses cameras and lasers hidden in the body of the car to gauge its surroundings. The iPad flashes and… Continue reading Self driving Nissan Leaf controlled by ipad
Nissan’s new state-of-the-art paint facility in Smyrna, TN sets new standards for paint quality, efficiency and environmental impacts. The paint plant reduces energy consumption by about 30%, carbon emissions by about 30%, and paint VOCs by about 70%. Using an innovative 3 wet paint process that applies all 3 layers in succession before the vehicle… Continue reading Nissan debuts new Smyrna Paint Plant
According to Nissan, they almost sold out of all the 2012 model year Nissan Leafs in the US due to a jump in demand in the later part of the year. (source) The automaker only had 900 Leafs on hand at the beginning of this year and will have sold most of those in January.… Continue reading Nissan nearly sold out of 2012 Nissan Leafs
In a global effort to make the Leaf more affordable in the electric vehicle’s three main markets of Japan, Europe and the United States, Nissan is reducing the price by £2,500. In addition to the lower price, UK customers also have the option of a lower lease rate of £239 per month. Since the Nissan… Continue reading Nissan lowers UK Leaf by £2,500
Last Saturday, Nissan gave a sneak peak of the 2013 Nissan Leaf to Bay Area the Bay Area Leaf Owners Association. Tim Gallagher, Nissan’s spokesman, said the 2013 Leaf enhancements were simple small changes and ‘a nice generational move of the car’. At that meeting, Gallagher also announced that in the next 60 days, Nissan… Continue reading Nissan promises dealership based quick charging
Today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, in a round table interview, Nissan CEO Carlos Goshn announced that the 2013 base model Nissan Leaf would receive a price drop of $6,400! Last eyar’s base model was $35,200 and the new base-level Leaf S starts at $28,800. Carlos Goshn says the new… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Leaf $6,400 price drop!
The Nissan Leaf is now in its third model year. The 2013 Nissan Leaf is now assembled in the USA at Nissan’s Smyrna TN assembly plant, and the battery pack is produced right next door in the country’s largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant. Among the changes to the 2013 Nissan Leaf is improved efficiency due… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Leaf upgrades announced
It’s been just over 2 years since Nissan first started selling the Nissan Leaf. It’s also been a few years in the making for the Smyrna, TN Nissan factory. The facility in Smyrna is the largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant in the United States and has just started production of the battery components for the… Continue reading Nissan Leaf battery production starts in Smyrna TN
