Nissan EV revealed
Nissan is turning over a new leaf! The Japanses firm has unveiled its first specifically-designed electric car, the Leaf, which it claims is the world's first affordable, zero-emission passenger vehicle.
The 'Leaf' takes the form of a medium-sized hatchback, there's comfortably room for five adults, while a combination of the car's laminated lithium-ion battery pack and regenerative braking system push the real-world range to around 100-miles.
Powered by the 90kW battery stack, the elctric motor delivers the equivalent 109bhp and a healthy 280Nm of torque from zero rpm, so it should perform with all the enthusiasm of a petrol-powered hatch. Using Nissan's optional quick charger, the batteries can be topped up to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes, or fully charged in eight hours using a conventional socket.
The 'Leaf' takes the form of a medium-sized hatchback, there's comfortably room for five adults, while a combination of the car's laminated lithium-ion battery pack and regenerative braking system push the real-world range to around 100-miles.
Powered by the 90kW battery stack, the elctric motor delivers the equivalent 109bhp and a healthy 280Nm of torque from zero rpm, so it should perform with all the enthusiasm of a petrol-powered hatch. Using Nissan's optional quick charger, the batteries can be topped up to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes, or fully charged in eight hours using a conventional socket.
