An improved Nissan Leaf is coming in 2019
When the second-generation Leaf electric car was launched in 2017, Nissan promised that a more powerful version with greater range would be imminent. Now, after a slight delay, it’s almost here.
This additional model is dubbed Leaf e+. Thanks to a new 62 kWh battery pack, maximum driving distance on a single charge (as per the WLTP combined cycle) is estimated to be 239 miles (385 kilometres). The equivalent figure for the existing 40 kWh variant is 168 miles (270 kilometres).
A stronger electric motor is the other key difference. Output is up by 67 bhp (50 kW / 67 PS) to 214 bhp (160 kW / 217 PS), while torque has risen from 320 Nm (236 lb/ft) to 340 Nm (250 lb/ft). As a result, Nissan says that mid-range acceleration is quicker, plus the top speed becomes 97 mph (156 km/h).
Initially, the Leaf e+ will only be available in 3.Zero Limited Edition guise. As well as a better 8” infotainment screen, the enhanced standard equipment list includes the e-Pedal and ProPILOT systems.
Dealers are already accepting orders, but just 5,000 units have been allocated to Europe and deliveries won’t begin until the summer. UK prices start at a somewhat exorbitant £37,105 (after applying the government’s £3,500 Plug-in Car Grant).
The regular 40 kWh Leaf is also being offered in 3.Zero specification. Costing from £31,095, it arrives in May 2019.
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This additional model is dubbed Leaf e+. Thanks to a new 62 kWh battery pack, maximum driving distance on a single charge (as per the WLTP combined cycle) is estimated to be 239 miles (385 kilometres). The equivalent figure for the existing 40 kWh variant is 168 miles (270 kilometres).
A stronger electric motor is the other key difference. Output is up by 67 bhp (50 kW / 67 PS) to 214 bhp (160 kW / 217 PS), while torque has risen from 320 Nm (236 lb/ft) to 340 Nm (250 lb/ft). As a result, Nissan says that mid-range acceleration is quicker, plus the top speed becomes 97 mph (156 km/h).
Initially, the Leaf e+ will only be available in 3.Zero Limited Edition guise. As well as a better 8” infotainment screen, the enhanced standard equipment list includes the e-Pedal and ProPILOT systems.
Dealers are already accepting orders, but just 5,000 units have been allocated to Europe and deliveries won’t begin until the summer. UK prices start at a somewhat exorbitant £37,105 (after applying the government’s £3,500 Plug-in Car Grant).
The regular 40 kWh Leaf is also being offered in 3.Zero specification. Costing from £31,095, it arrives in May 2019.
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