Nissan Electric Car

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf

The first Nissan Leaf models roll out in December 2010, mass production of Hybrid electric vehicles will become a reality. Even with just this much information supplied about the Nissan Leaf, your interest is likely piqued, but it doesn’t stop there.

The Leaf is a five-passenger five-door compact sedan sitting on a 106.3 inch wheelbase and is 175 inches long, 69.7 inches long and 61 inches tall. The Nissan Leaf features a laminated lithium-ion battery pack which can be recharged in eight hours.

 Nissan has also developed the Leaf to be well equipped which means that few drivers will need to pay for money sapping extras in order to enjoy their electric vehicle.

The Nissan Leaf will include Nissan’s navigation system, tilt steering, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, power door locks and windows, premium sound system with XM radio, air bags and side curtain airbags, traction control and a vehicle security system. The Nissan Leaf is available for customers to order, with a $99 refundable credit card charge securing your order.

Features

• zero tailpipe emissions
• 100% electric – no gasoline required
• high response synchronous AC motor 80kW
• range –100 miles/charge based upon US EPA LA4 City cycle²
• speeds up to 90 mph
• 5 passengers, 5 doors
• Nissan Navigation System
• Nissan Connection powered by CARWINGS

Nissan Electric car

Mechanical

• 80 kW AC synchronous electric motor
• 24 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
• 3.3 kW onboard charger
• Emissions – Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
• Power-assisted vented front disc/rear disc brakes
• “Coasting” regenerative brakes
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
• Electronic parking brake
• Front and rear stabilizer bars
• Vehicle speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
• Portable Trickle Charge Cable (120V/EVSE) ³
• Tire repair kit

Exterior

• 16″ alloy wheels
• P205/55R16 tires
• LED headlights
• Dual power outside mirrors
• Chrome door handles
• Aerodynamic under body
• cover and rear diffuser
• Rear spoiler

Interior

• Nissan Navigation System
• Nissan Connection powered by CARWINGS – allowing for remote connection to vehicle Monitor battery state of charge/charging status
• Start charging event
• Turn on Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system
• Digital meter cluster
• Trip computer (instant/average energy consumption, driving time driving range and outside temperature)
• Palm-shift drive selector
• Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
• Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
• Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
• Power door locks with auto-locking feature
• Power windows with driver’s window one-touch auto up/down
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Intermittent rear window wiper with washer
• Rear window defroster with timer
• Dual sun visors
• Illuminated glove compartment
• Front door map pockets
• Cup holders (2)
• Bottle holders (2)
• 12-volt DC power outlet
• Tilt steering column
• Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts
• 5-passenger seating capacity
• 6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat
• 4-way manual front-passenger’s seat
• 60/40–split fold-down rear seatbacks

Audio

• AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMA CD playback capability
• XM® Satellite Radio ⁴
• Auxiliary audio input jack ⁵
• USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices ⁶
• 6 speakers

Safety and security

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat-belt and occupant-classification sensors ⁶
• Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags ⁶
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front- and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection ⁶
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) ⁷ with Traction Control System (TCS)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Vehicle Security System

disclaimers

¹ Final specifications subject to change prior to start of sale.
² Based upon US EPA LA4 city cycle conducted in laboratory tests. See http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fe_test_schedules.shtml Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age.
³ Home Charging Dock (240V/EVSE) recommended.
⁴ XM Satellite Radio requires subscription sold separately after trial period. Governed by XM Customer Agreement at xmradio.com. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
⁵ Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the USB or auxiliary audio input jack while driving.
⁶ Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, rear-facing child restraints should not be placed in the front-passenger’s seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents. See your owner’s manual for more details.
⁷ VDC, which should remain on when driving except when freeing the vehicle from mud or snow, cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely.

® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license.
® iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included.

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