ROLLE (Switzerland): The Nissan LEAF has been updated to give a range of 250km, beating all of its competitors in the segment.
This is a 25% increase in the driving range on a single charge.
The extended range is the result of a new 30kWh batterry and it broadens the LEAF’s appeal – making it a true alternative to an internal combustion engine vehicle for thousands of motorists and reinforcing its position as the world’s best electric car.
The new battery has the same size as the existing 24kWh unit and only a modest 21 kg increase in weight.
Key to the new battery’s higher performance is an update to its internal design and chemistry. The introduction of Carbon, Nitrogen and Magnesium to the electrodes improves performance, while the change to the cell layout also contributes to the gain. The battery capacity will be covered by an eight year, 160,000km warranty.
One of the LEAF’s most useful features is its ability to interact with and be controlled remotely by its owner via NissanConnect EV. From being able to check charge status to pre-heating the cabin on cold winter days, owners across the world have used this smartphone-enabled telematics facility to make life even easier. NissanConnect EV is able to pre-heat or pre-cool the cabin without using battery energy.
The LEAF 30 kWh introduces a significant update to this unique technology with a new NissanConnect EV system that replaces the previous Carwings setup. It retains all the elements of the original system, but adds new features, a much-simplified activation process and a new design.
One of the many advances of the new NissanConnect EV system is the new charging map that is capable of showing which charging points are available and which are being used. Designed to offer seamless integration with the new-generation NissanConnect EV infotainment system, it also features a revised navigation system, maintenance alerts and a car-finder facility.
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