Nissan LEAF: Automatic

What makes this car a Low Emission Vehicle?

The Nissan LEAF 80kW AC synchronous motor is powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery manufactured at the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) operation in Zama, Japan, a joint-venture of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation.

What are the customer benefits of this technology?

The Nissan LEAF is a five-door, five-seater with a full charge range of up to 170km (EU standard), more than sufficient for the majority of daily commuters. Recharging takes place overnight at home, or in as little as 30 minutes at a special fast charge stations. The motor delivers 280Nm of torque, a similar output to that of a V6 petrol engine. Unlike a petrol or diesel engine, which has to build up torque, the LEAF motor delivers maximum torque instantly providing smooth, responsive acceleration. Top speed is around 140 km/h All with Zero Tailpipe emissions.

How many LEV models are available in your range now and when will more be introduced in Australia?

The Nissan LEAF is due to be released in mid 2012. This will be the first Nissan EV launched in Australia.

What is your brand's LEV/ZeroEV strategy for Australia?

Nissan is adopting a holistic approach to lowering emissions from vehicles. This includes Continuously Variable Transmissions (Maxima, Murano, X-TRAIL, Dualis), hybrid technology and the ultimate zero emission technology – fully electric vehicles. Many of these technologies are already in Nissan Australia’s product lineup and more will arrive in the near future.