The new Nissan LEAF e+, the flagship model in the LEAF electric vehicle, is now available in Australia, offering significant increases in range and power over the standard LEAF model thanks to the increased energy density of its battery pack the higher output of its powertrain.

The new LEAF e+ gets a 62kWh battery (up from the 40kWh) and 160kW/340Nm of power (up from 110kW/320Nm), with driving range claimed to be a respectable 385km (up from 270km).

Performance is better too, of course. 100km/h is reached in 6.9 seconds and top speed is 158km/h.

Nissan says that a new 100kW peak Quick Charging system enables the LEAF e+ to be charged from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in 45 minutes.

Both the Nissan LEAF and LEAF e+ are capable of bi-directional charging, meaning that energy can not only flow from charger to vehicle, but can also be returned back to a home, or other premises, as and when required.

The LEAF range comes standard with the NissanConnect infotainment system, with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto.

Also standard e-Pedal, which allows the driver to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop using only the accelerator pedal.

“With more power, more range, and more performance, as well as full bi-directional charging capability, the e+ is simply more LEAF, and helps ensure there really is an EV to suit every need in Australia,” said Nissan Australia Managing Director, Stephen Lester. “From zero-emissions commuting in the city to weekends away and everything in-between, the Nissan LEAF and LEAF e+ have you covered”.

The Nissan LEAF is priced from $49,990 (MSRP). The LEAF e+ is priced from $60,490 (MSRP).

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (June 2021)

18 June 2021