Nissan has sold over 46,000 Nissan Leafs worldwide making it the most successful electric vehicle of all time. First released in late 2010, in limited markets, the Nissan Leaf is now available all over the world.
On November 20th, in Yokohama Japan, Nissan Motor Co. announced the release in Japan of the updated Nissan Leaf, which has received a number of enhancements. That makes this the Nissan Leaf’s second iteration, and it is now available at dealerships across Japan. Since the Nissan Leaf debuted in December 2010, Nissan has sold more… Continue reading Updated 2013 Nissan LEAF announced
According to a US Energy Department study concocted with charging station maker Ecotality, plug-in vehicle owners are, on average, driving more than gas-powered vehicle owners are driving their cars. Plug-in vehicle drivers are also getting more comfortable charging those vehicles outside of their homes. Chevy Volt drivers are, on average, logging over 41 miles per… Continue reading Plug-in vehicles drive further every day than gasoline vehicles
While production doesn’t officially start for a while still, Nissan has been running test in their Smyrna, TN plant and running Nissan Leaf electric vehicles through the process. This picture appeared on Nissan’s Facebook page and Nissan also released a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPs7FTAKTxU The electric motor of the Nissan Leaf will be produced in Decherd, TN,… Continue reading Nissan Leaf production in Tennessee begins
Not long ago Nissan started attracting new Leaf buyers with a 24 or 36 month lease for the Leaf Electric Vehicle at a base price of $199 per month. Dealers around Los Angeles have reported that showroom traffic has greatly increased since the new lower prices. This week, 2 large Ford dealerships in the Sacramento,… Continue reading Some Ford Focus Electric dealers matching Leaf’s $199/month lease
Automotive News recently reported that Nissan is planning on building a budget version of the Nissan Leaf once the new plant in Smyrna Tennessee is opened. The plant is scheduled to open in December, and the Nissan Leaf built there will be ready for sale in March of 2013. The entry-level Nissan Leaf will be… Continue reading Once built in Tennessee, Nissan Leaf will cost less
Nissan is in the final development phase of its second mass produced electric vehicle, the e-NV200 electric van. Last week Nissan unveiled the 100% electric panel van version e-NV200 concept decorated with Nissan and FedEx graphics and logos at the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicle International Motor Show in Hanover, Germany. Nissan has been working with… Continue reading Nissan unveils FedEx e-NV200 test vehicle in Germany
Nissan hasn’t specifically said where in the US the e-NV200 will undergo testing with FedEx, they have announced the electric van will be tested in the US, Brazil and Singapore ahead of the 2013 launch of the vehicle. The Nissan e-NV200 all electric van is a cross between the gasoline powered NV200 and the Nissan… Continue reading Nissan e-NV200 headed to US for further testing
In response to the less than adequate response from Nissan (according to the owners of the affected Leafs), a group of Nissan Leaf owners will take to the highway Saturday morning to do a scientific test. Things started months ago on the MyNissanLeaf.com forum when some owners in hot climates like Arizona started reporting they… Continue reading Nissan may have more angered Leaf drivers after Saturday
Over the past few months, 6 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles have tag team traveled over 7700 miles across 10 countries in Northern Europe. The Leaf-a-thon is part of an effort to promote Bridgestone’s Ecopia Tires. The Leaf teams started in Amsterdam earlier this summer and then drove through Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Finland, Norway, Sweden and… Continue reading Nissan Leaf fast charges through 10 European Countries
Nissan USA is donating some Nissan Leaf electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations to Middle Tennessee State University – and the vehicles will be able to get to the campus in less than one full charge! Nissan will give 2 Leafs and 3 charging stations to the university as part of the school’s fleet.… Continue reading Nissan donates Leafs and Chargers to Tennessee University
This is now the second time that Inifiniti has confirmed the LE will make it to production. The year will be 2014, and Inifiniti tells us the LE will come with wireless charging – likely the first production vehicle with infuctive charging. USAToday reported that Infiniti officials made the anouncement at Pebble Beach last weekend.… Continue reading Infiniti LE electric vehicle set for 2014
Nissan announced a while back that the 2013 Nissan Leaf would go further in cold weather thanks to an improved battery heat management system. The Leaf affected would be the new ones that will be built in the Smyrna TN plant later this year. According to the Sankei Biz site (in Japanese), the new Leaf,… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Leaf will go 25% further and may cost less
Over on the My Nissan Leaf forum: there have been plenty of aftermarket products that have been brought to life out of the discussions and experiences of the first Nissan Leaf owners. After driving the electric vehicle, owners have realized that the Leaf could do well with some more features. One of those features is… Continue reading EVSE Upgrade has managed 6.6kW charging upgrade in Nissan Leaf
Last month news surfaced online of a Limo company taking a Nissan Leaf, stretching it, and making it into a limo. All the proof we had at the time was a blurry video from the Limo’s shop. Now, Imperial Coach Builders in Springfield MO has built what it calls the first 100% all electric limo… Continue reading Nissan Leaf limo video
What started back in May as a few owners noticing one less bar on their Leaf’s battery capacity display has now turned into a larger issue. Up to 50 Nissan Leaf owners are said to be having the same issue. The battery capacity loss is being noticed in hot areas of the country like Arizona.… Continue reading Nissan’s official response to the Leaf Battery degradation concerns
General Electric’s WattStation charging stations are being blamed damaging the Nissan Leaf on board charger in some cases. GE has acknowledged the issue with the charging station and is working with Nissan to solve the issue. One Nissan dealership int he San Francisco area emailed Leaf owners telling them not to use the WattStation because… Continue reading GE WattStation charging stations damaging some Nissan Leafs
It’s not the first time an electric vehicle has been added to a police fleet, but it still makes interesting news. The Nissan Leaf is going to be used as a police vehicle in Portugal. The electric vehicles will most likely be used for the Safe School Program, but the Nissan Leaf police vehicles are… Continue reading Portugal uses Nissan Leaf as police vehicle
Everyone who drives the 2013 Honda Fit EV loves it – it handles well, it’s quick, and it’s even more efficient than the Mitsubishi i MiEV. The Honda Fit EV is rated at 118 MPGe and has a rated range of 82 miles which is a few miles longer than the larger Nissan Leaf. However,… Continue reading Honda Fit EV Drive
