New 2023 Nissan Leaf electric with revolutionary features. This car is building reputation in the electric car market.
Introduction
The Nissan Leaf electric car first came in 2010 in Japan & United States and ever since it’s been holding a good place in global market. Since then Nissan leaf is a highest selling EVs in the world. This car is compact electric five door hatchback vehicle. It is five seat passenger car with compact size making easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The Leaf has a high tech display that provides all information available with a comfortable ride.
The Nissan leaf has some variation in trim levels, option and pricing. For UK market it has five trim levels such as Visia, Acenta, e+N-Connecta, Tekna and e+Tekna. Whereas US market offers three trim levels- S, SV and SL.
The leaf comes with two Battery Size options 40 kWh and 62 kWh. Since this car came into production, every year Nissan leaf has been upgraded.
Within hood this electric car has a powerful motor which provides impressive performance. The battery of the car is advanced with charging system providing impressive range.
Just one charge, charge it overnight and start your morning with a good smile without worrying about travelling. This vehicle has advanced and improved over a time.
The Nissan leaf S has a standard alloy wheels with a range of 16 inches but also comes with 17 inch alloy wheels. Depending on the models the alloy wheels can be upgraded to larger size.
Since the specification may vary depending on the trim level and the model, so it is important to understand the buying requirement of the car.
Comfort, Seating and Interior
The Nissan Leaf comes with comfortable seats and spacious interior. It has room for five, seats are well cushioned with plenty of cargo space available. The cabin of the Leaf car consists of hard plastics. The seats are made of high quality materials which provide support and comfort. The Nissan Leaf 2023 has a front seat heat system as well as heated steering wheel including automatic temperature control system which is beneficial during winters. The seats consists of folding rear seats: 60/40-split rear seats allowing better cargo space. For rear view it has auto dimming rear view mirror that helps in better visibility.
Digital
The dashboard features a large 8 inch touchscreen display which provides an easy access to various functions such as navigation system, automatic climate controller and a six speaker audio system. It also includes safety features such rear view camera, anti-lock brakes and airbags for safe and comfortable driving.
This electric car is equipped with intelligent Key system which allows to open and lock the doors without using any keys and start the vehicle easily. Additionally the Leaf has Auto-dimming rear view mirror and rear door alert system which helps to check the vehicle once you are about to exist.
It has ProPILOT 2.0 assist system which helps the driver with a smooth and confident driving experience by providing assistance with steering, braking and accelerating while driving. Due to variety of car sensors and camera this system allows the car centered in its lane by maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles. Nissan Leaf has EV app which is helpful for battery charging management system and remote climate control.
Motor and Performance
Nissan LEAF SV PLUS 2023 model is powered by 160 kW motor which provide 214 hp and a torque of 250 lb-ft of torque, whereas in standard Leaf model is powered by 110kW motor which provides 148 hp and a torque of 236 lb-ft.
The Leaf has a front wheel drive with a top speed of around 99 mph. The car can accelerate form 0-60 miles in 6.5 seconds. The new leaf features e-pedal system allowing the driver to accelerate and brake by using one pedal. When the driver presses the accelerator the car moves forward and when releases it, the cars slows down and then stops.
Battery, Charging and Range
For Nissan Leaf S with a standard battery of 40 kWh on a single charge it has a range of up to 150 miles which makes traveling a lot easier for daily commuting. Each year since 2011 the battery capacity and horsepower of Nissan leaf has been developed. The 2023 Leaf car comes with a 62 kWh battery which provides 214 hp and has a range of up to 225 miles on a single charge. This means a lot of improvement in performance.
Nissan also provide the warranty for the battery and the warranty coverage is different for different country. It would be better to check with the Nissan dealer or check with the website for coverage within your country. The coverage could include terms and condition of country you are in.
The Nissan Leaf has different charging level:
Level 1: it is the slowest plugin charge with a standard 120 V outlet and will take 35 hours.
Level 2: 240V home charger will take around 7.5-11 hours for full charge.
Level 3: DC fast charger will take 40-60 minutes for full charge.
Charging is easy, while charging turn off the car, open the charging port located on the front of the car.
Plug in the charging cable into the charging port and plug in the other end. Once the battery of the car is full, the charging gets stop by itself. You can unplug the charging cable. The charging time may differ while using different charging station.
Price: Around $29,135- $37000. However prices may vary for trim levels and also due tp different geographical location. Better check with your local dealers nearby.
Conclusion
While buying this electric car better choose the trim level which will be most preferable. The Nissan Leaf S is the base model which has a standard features can be afforded easily while the Leaf SV plus comes with lots of benefits and on little higher price than base model. This car is competitive as its available with different trim levels which suits your need and budget. Also the range of this car has been improved over the years.