Nissan introduces the Leaf e+ N-Tec edition

Recently, the only way to experience the Nissan Leaf’s enhanced e+ powertrain has been to choose the range-topping Tekna trim grade. However, there’s now a cheaper alternative available called e+ N-Tec.

A regular Leaf combines a 40 kWh battery pack and an electric motor that produces 148 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) plus 320 Nm (236 lb/ft) of peak torque. For the e+, those figures rise to 62 kWh, 214 bhp (160 kW / 217 PS) and 340 Nm (250 lb/ft).

Practicality is much better, because the e+ can travel 239 miles (385 kilometres) on the WLTP Combined cycle instead of the usual 168 miles (270 kilometres). Performance also benefits, as evidenced by a reduction in the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time from 7.9 to 6.9 seconds. The top speed of the e+ increases from 90 to 98 mph (145 to 158 km/h), too.

Nissan Leaf e+ N-Tec (2020) Front Side

The new N-Tec is based on the existing N-Connecta variant, but it gains ProPILOT with Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Jam Pilot. Other specification upgrades comprise the LED Pack, a metallic blue front splitter, an electronic parking brake and a recalibrated suspension set-up.

Curiously, Nissan has decided to offer the N-Tec as a special edition, so production will be limited to just 1,000 units. On-the-road prices (after deducting the government’s £3,500 Plug-in Car Grant) for the revised Leaf line-up are:
  • Acenta 40 kWh – £26,345
  • N-Connecta 40 kWh – £27,645
  • Tekna 40 kWh – £29,345
  • e+ N-Tec 62 kWh – £32,795
  • e+ Tekna 62 kWh – £35,895
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