The Nissan LEAF is the world’s best selling electric vehicle that's categorized as a 5-door compact hatch. Its first generation was debuted back in 2010, and the model lasted for a long period of time. The car was recognized through earning such prestigious titles, such as the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 2011 World Car of the Year, and the 2011–2012 Car of the Year Japan. Fast-forward to 2017, and the LEAF already gained its second-generation as it came out as a 2018 model that features an entirely new design and a boosted powerplant.
The second-generation Nissan LEAF surpasses the sales charts, with the renowned electric vehicle listed as the world's top-selling plug-in electric car through December 2019. Up until now, the second-generation Nissan LEAF is still available on select parts of the world, and we're lucky enough to be part of its global scope.
Launch
The Nissan LEAF's arrival inthe Philippines was first announced on July 22, 2019. The Japanese company wanted to bring in a car that would spur the electrification of its lineup. Nissan's electrified future starts with the LEAF, and on May 9, 2021—nearly 2 years later, the company finally is launching the LEAF and putting the EV on sale for the Philippine market.
As for the lineup, Nissan is only selling one variant of the LEAF, one with a 40 kWh battery and motor combination.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
The platform designation of the Nissan LEAF is ZE. The current generation LEAF shares this designation with the first generation model launched back in 2010—the ZE0 being the first generation and the ZE1 being the second and current generation model in the country. Chassis-wise, the compact hatchback is suspended by independent MacPherson struts with coil springs, and a torsion beam axle rear, also with coil springs. The front brakes are composed of ventilated discs, while the rear wheels house solid discs. As for wheels, the LEAF comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels and 205/55 series tires.
Dimensions of the Nissan LEAF sit at 4,490 mm long, 1,788 mm wide, and 1,540 mm tall. The EV sits on a wheelbase that is 2,700 mm long, and its curb weight stands at 1,557 kg to 1,568 kg. Ground clearance measures in at 155 mm, and it has a 5-passenger seating capacity.
As for power, the LEAF gets a 40 kWh battery with a power figure of 148 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The batteries Nissan use for the LEAF are a Laminated Lithium-ion. These cells feature a high energy density and reliable recharging capabilities. From a full charge, Nissan claims that the LEAF has an expected range of 311 km. The electric motor is likewise mated to a single-speed reduction gear transmission, which plays a part in the energy retention of the LEAF, as it helps charge the batteries with the transmission acting as the brakes. The on-board charger is a 6.6 kW Double Speed on-board Charger with a Quick Charger. As for the port itself, the LEAF ets an illuminated charger port with smart lock and unlock features.
Chassis
Class
Compact car
Body Style
5-door Hatchback
Platform
Layout
Front-motor, Front-wheel-drive
Platform
Nissan EV platform
Powertrain
Engine
110kW EM57 AC Synchronous Motor
Power Output
148 hp, 320 Nm of torque
Transmission
1-Speed Direct-drive Transmission
Technology Features
The technology features in the Nissan LEAF include power windows, centralized door locks, the Nissan Intelligent Key system, a push-button start, cruise control, an automatic climate control system, and Nissan's 8-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio infotainment system. Connectivity options include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, iPod, and AUX. The sound system is composed of 6 speakers with two tweeters and 4 regular speakers.
Other driver-assist tech features to include the Nissan e-Pedal, which will use the momentum of the car in order to brake and recharge its batteries. Apart from that, Nissan has also bundled in the Intelligent Around-View Monitor with Moving Object Detection that helps you get out of tight spots, and also high-beam assist which automatically activates your high beam in poorly-lit conditions provided a car isn't on the oncoming lane. Intelligent Cruise control is also standard, with Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance Control.
Exterior
The second-generation Nissan LEAF features a clean and cutting-edge look. One of its main highlights is the front end that sports an aggressive front grille that’s accentuated with some shiny black material along with a chrome strip that seamlessly forms the V-Motion grille. There is no gas cap to be found since this is an EV after all, instead, you will find a charging port that’s cleverly integrated on its front end. Its headlights and fog lights feature halogens along with LED daytime running lights.
Going over the side, it still gets a good amount of chrome and features a black panel that gives it an illusion of a floating roofline. Additional black details could also be included depending on the color of choice.
Lastly, its rear retains the bulbous profile of the car. It gets a pair of tail lights along with three reflectors that should be useful at night. There’s also a rear spoiler along with a third brake light.
Interior
Inside, the LEAF gets enough space for 5-passengers. In terms of material quality, the Nissan LEAF has a good amount of soft-touch materials. As for other practicality points, it gets a decent-sized glovebox, other storage bins, and cup holders.
Its sole variant gets fabric seats along with manual adjustability functions. The steering is wrapped in leather and it also has audio controls and other essential buttons for added driving convenience.
Safety
The Nissan LEAF comes with a full suite of the brand’s Intelligent Mobility system that includes the ever-popular Around View Monitor (AVM), Intelligent Cruise Control, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning, rear-cross traffic alert, high-beam assist, automatic emergency braking, Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Driver Alertness, and the e-Pedal.
Aside from that, this EV also gets other standard safety equipment such as a set of airbags (front, side, curtain), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and many more.
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We were recently given the chance to test out the Nissan LEAF on the island of Boracay giving us a quick look into what the electric vehicle can offer.
The 2021 Nissan LEAF is the Japanese brand's first EV in the Philippines. Being relatively new to the EV scene, here are 10 things that you didn't know about the electric vehicle from Nissan.
Ask our team of experts any question and we will do our best to give you the best answer possible.
What is the motor of the Nissan LEAF?
It is powered by a 110kW motor that sends power to the front wheels via a single-speed direct-drive transmission.
Can you charge the Nissan LEAF at home?
The Nissan LEAF in the Philippines comes with an adapter for free with the vehicle that lets you plug it into any standard wall socket to charge the car.
What is the warranty on the battery of the Nissan LEAF
The warranty for the battery of the Nissan LEAF in the Philippines is 8 years or 160,000 kilometers whichever comes first.
Is the Nissan LEAF expensive to maintain?
Nissan says that the LEAF is 20% to 25% more affordable to maintain compared to other vehicles
What is the range of the Nissan LEAF
The Nissan LEAF in the Philippines has an estimated range of 311 kilometers on one single charge.
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