Nissan LEAF! The all-electric, all-fun eco-friendly alternative!
The Nissan Leaf is the world’s first 100-percent electric, zero-emission car designed for the mass market.
With its advanced powertrain, the Nissan Leaf gives drivers a totally new experience! Smooth acceleration, stable handling and an almost noiseless engine!
Incorporating the latest IT systems, Nissan Leaf is always connected to driving support functions for a secure and convenient ownership experience.
The Nissan Leaf was launched in December 2010 in Japan and the United States, and in 2011 in Europe and other markets. The Leaf has won numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year, 2011 World Car of the Year and 2011-12 Car of the Year Japan awards.
“The Nissan LEAF naturally attracts forward-thinking customers that admire not only the engineering, but Nissan’s underlying philosophy of creating future-friendly cars. We are very excited about Parkhurst’s plans and decided to whet their appetite by providing a fleet of Nissan LEAF models for the weekend,”
says Mike Whitfield, Managing Director of Nissan South Africa.
Group1Nissan answered some questions about the Nissan LEAF!
Q: How long does the battery take to charge?
A: It 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: 80kW and 280Nm.
Q: How far can you travel on one full charge?
A: An average distance of up to 175km.
Q: What is the LEAF’s top speed?
A: It is 145km/h.
Q: How much will it cost to charge?
A: An average driver can expect so see only a moderate bump in his/her electricity account.
Specs:
• Engine type – AC synchronous Electric Motor
• Battery type – Laminated Lithium Ion Battery
• Electricity consumption – 173 Wh/km
• Max range (NEDC) – 175km
• CO2 mass emission (Combined) – 0g/km
• Max. speed – 145 km/h
• Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h – 11.9 seconds
The Nissan Leaf base model will cost you R471 300.
Although when you think about how much money you will save on petrol in the long run, the price seems far more reasonable!
Source: group1nissan