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2nd Gen Leaf just reached Australian shores.
Hopefully not long till SA gets it.
Hopefully not long till SA gets it.
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Any idea on when / if this is going to hit SA?
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President Cyril Ramaphosa test drives new Nissan Leaf in Japan
President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Nissan’s global headquarters and the company’s Oppama Plant in Japan on Wednesday.
The visit follows Nissan Group of Africa’s 10th April announcement of continued investment and deepening of the relationship between Nissan and South Africa.
The Presidency had posted an image on social media of Ramaphosa test driving the new Nissan Leaf semi autonomous drive-assist model at the Oppama Plant in Kanagawa, Japan.
Ramaphosa is in Yokohama, Japan where he is participating in the TICAD VII Summit hosted under the theme of “Advancing Africa’s Development through Technology, Innovation and People”.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Nissan’s global headquarters and the company’s Oppama Plant in Japan on Wednesday.
The visit follows Nissan Group of Africa’s 10th April announcement of continued investment and deepening of the relationship between Nissan and South Africa.
The Presidency had posted an image on social media of Ramaphosa test driving the new Nissan Leaf semi autonomous drive-assist model at the Oppama Plant in Kanagawa, Japan.
Ramaphosa is in Yokohama, Japan where he is participating in the TICAD VII Summit hosted under the theme of “Advancing Africa’s Development through Technology, Innovation and People”.
President Cyril Ramaphosa test drives the new SA-bound Nissan Leaf in Japan | Life
President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Nissan’s global headquarters and the company’s Oppama Plant in Japan on Wednesday.
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Nissan Leaf 'don't buy' warning ($33k battery replacement bill) | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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WATCH | A quick, quiet drive in the electric Nissan Leaf
As part of the EV mobility tour, Nissan South Africa had a couple of ‘leaves’ for motoring media to take for a brief drive.
The Leaf is eerily quiet and has a comfortable ride, far better than any other Nissan I've driven
A new charging station is also now available at the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, and it can charge any one of the three electric vehicle models.
Nissan South Africa says the new Leaf will be available locally during 2020.
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As part of the EV mobility tour, Nissan South Africa had a couple of ‘leaves’ for motoring media to take for a brief drive.
The Leaf is eerily quiet and has a comfortable ride, far better than any other Nissan I've driven
A new charging station is also now available at the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, and it can charge any one of the three electric vehicle models.
Nissan South Africa says the new Leaf will be available locally during 2020.
WATCH | A quick, quiet drive in the electric Nissan Leaf | Life
As part of the EV mobility tour, Nissan South Africa had a couple of ‘leaves’ for motoring media to take for a brief drive.
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Nissan has built a high-performance 4WD Leaf prototype
Twin-motor torque vectoring hatch is trialling tech for future fast, fun EVs
Nissan has bolted another motor – and a set of effortlessly cool gold Rays TE37 wheels – onto a tech-filled, wide-arch Leaf in an aim to prove that driving can be fun and electrified.
With a maximum output of 308bhp and 502lb ft of torque, doubling the motors affords a significant jump in performance from the standard Leaf’s 147bhp. But Nissan’s boffins are being cagey about actual performance numbers. Even with our biggest news hammer enabled, they wouldn’t crack and tell us how much quicker it is. What we do know is that having a motor on each axle also allows for torque vectoring. And bunging power to each wheel individually, or across from one side to the other, will massively improve cornering capability.
The addition of another regen brake motor also allows for more powerful – and independent – braking on each wheel. But, in a move we’re yet to see on other EVs, Nissan is using the regen possibilities to control pitch and dive, keeping the car flat to smooth things out and stop drivers and passengers rocking back and forth. Which is good news for people who tend to blow chunks over a dashboard through car sickness.
Nissan has been knocking out EVs since 2010 and bringing the Leaf to market was a genuinely pioneering move. Profitable one too, given it’s sold 430,000 EVs since then. But for all the efficiency gains and improvements the zero emissions platform has had over the years, what it’s yet to nail is an EV that’s genuinely entertaining to drive. That looks like it’s about to change, as Nissan wants to take a slice out of Tesla Model 3 Performance sales, a car with a similar dual-motor setup.
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Twin-motor torque vectoring hatch is trialling tech for future fast, fun EVs
Nissan has bolted another motor – and a set of effortlessly cool gold Rays TE37 wheels – onto a tech-filled, wide-arch Leaf in an aim to prove that driving can be fun and electrified.
With a maximum output of 308bhp and 502lb ft of torque, doubling the motors affords a significant jump in performance from the standard Leaf’s 147bhp. But Nissan’s boffins are being cagey about actual performance numbers. Even with our biggest news hammer enabled, they wouldn’t crack and tell us how much quicker it is. What we do know is that having a motor on each axle also allows for torque vectoring. And bunging power to each wheel individually, or across from one side to the other, will massively improve cornering capability.
The addition of another regen brake motor also allows for more powerful – and independent – braking on each wheel. But, in a move we’re yet to see on other EVs, Nissan is using the regen possibilities to control pitch and dive, keeping the car flat to smooth things out and stop drivers and passengers rocking back and forth. Which is good news for people who tend to blow chunks over a dashboard through car sickness.
Nissan has been knocking out EVs since 2010 and bringing the Leaf to market was a genuinely pioneering move. Profitable one too, given it’s sold 430,000 EVs since then. But for all the efficiency gains and improvements the zero emissions platform has had over the years, what it’s yet to nail is an EV that’s genuinely entertaining to drive. That looks like it’s about to change, as Nissan wants to take a slice out of Tesla Model 3 Performance sales, a car with a similar dual-motor setup.
Nissan has built a high-performance 4WD Leaf prototype
Twin-motor torque vectoring hatch is trialling tech for future fast, fun EVs
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SEE | Nissan 'grows' its EV Leaf into a Christmas 'tree' for the festive holiday
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SEE | Nissan 'grows' its EV Leaf into a Christmas 'tree' for the festive holiday | News24
To bring Christmas cheer while celebrating the power of regenerative energy, the special one-off vehicle sees the electric vehicle transformed into a Nissan (Christmas) 'tree'.
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Nissan reduces Leaf pricing and adds more standard kit
Electric hatchback is now £1650 cheaper, with prices starting from £26,345
Nissan has reduced the price of the Leaf by £1650 on all variants, as well as adding equipment to the electric car.
Prices now range from £26,345 for the Acenta to £35,895 for the e+ Tekna, which has a larger battery. The mid-range N-Connecta and Tekna can now be bought from £27,645 and £29,345 respectively. These prices include the Government’s £3500 grant for EVs.
www.autocar.co.uk
Electric hatchback is now £1650 cheaper, with prices starting from £26,345
Nissan has reduced the price of the Leaf by £1650 on all variants, as well as adding equipment to the electric car.
Prices now range from £26,345 for the Acenta to £35,895 for the e+ Tekna, which has a larger battery. The mid-range N-Connecta and Tekna can now be bought from £27,645 and £29,345 respectively. These prices include the Government’s £3500 grant for EVs.
Nissan reduces Leaf pricing and adds more standard kit | Autocar
Electric hatchback is now £1650 cheaper, with prices starting from £26,345
www.autocar.co.uk
Good evening guys, let me jump right in: Does anybody of you please have a picture of the batterie charge cable which you plug in at the 220 Volt wall socket at home? I have a problem getting a client's cable certified by SABS...
Preferably a pic showing the cable marking, in detail. I plan to visit a Nissan dealer next week, too, to have a close look.
Your efforts are appreciated!
Preferably a pic showing the cable marking, in detail. I plan to visit a Nissan dealer next week, too, to have a close look.
Your efforts are appreciated!
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Nearly-new buying guide: Nissan Leaf
Popular family EV can be had for £4000. We plug in to the used market
The Nissan Leaf was the first mainstream family-sized electric car to hit the UK when it was launched in 2011.
Today, with over 25,000 Mk1 and Mk2 versions sold, it can also claim to be the first used EV to be available in significant numbers. In fact, one leading sales site lists more than 1000 of them, half being Mk1 models, the generation under review here and in production from 2011 to 2017. For a long time, and in common with most other electric cars, Leafs depreciated rapidly but values appear to have stabilised in recent months as demand for used EVs picks up.
The first Leafs were built in Japan and offered in just one trim. They weren’t badly equipped, though, with a connected sat-nav, climate control and 16in alloy wheels all featuring. Today, prices for these few early cars start at around £4000. Reassuringly, a decent number have racked up high mileages. An ad for a 90,000-mile 2011-reg Leaf offers a window onto maintenance issues, with the seller revealing that their car has had new front lower arms, track rod ends and a wheel bearing. They also admit the car does only 55 miles in summer and 45 (or 42 with the heater on) in winter on a single charge.
www.autocar.co.uk
Popular family EV can be had for £4000. We plug in to the used market
The Nissan Leaf was the first mainstream family-sized electric car to hit the UK when it was launched in 2011.
Today, with over 25,000 Mk1 and Mk2 versions sold, it can also claim to be the first used EV to be available in significant numbers. In fact, one leading sales site lists more than 1000 of them, half being Mk1 models, the generation under review here and in production from 2011 to 2017. For a long time, and in common with most other electric cars, Leafs depreciated rapidly but values appear to have stabilised in recent months as demand for used EVs picks up.
The first Leafs were built in Japan and offered in just one trim. They weren’t badly equipped, though, with a connected sat-nav, climate control and 16in alloy wheels all featuring. Today, prices for these few early cars start at around £4000. Reassuringly, a decent number have racked up high mileages. An ad for a 90,000-mile 2011-reg Leaf offers a window onto maintenance issues, with the seller revealing that their car has had new front lower arms, track rod ends and a wheel bearing. They also admit the car does only 55 miles in summer and 45 (or 42 with the heater on) in winter on a single charge.
Nearly new buying guide: Nissan Leaf | Autocar
Popular family EV can be had for £4000. We plug in to the used market
www.autocar.co.uk
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Nissan supplies discounted Leaf EVs to Uber in London
Mobility service plans for all 45,000 of its London drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025
Nissan will supply 2000 Leaf EVs to Uber in London, as part of the mobility service’s goal to make its fleet in the capital fully electric by 2025
www.autocar.co.uk
Mobility service plans for all 45,000 of its London drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025
Nissan will supply 2000 Leaf EVs to Uber in London, as part of the mobility service’s goal to make its fleet in the capital fully electric by 2025
Nissan supplies discounted Leaf EVs to Uber in London | Autocar
Mobility service plans for all 45,000 of its London drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025
www.autocar.co.uk
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V12 BMW vs Electric Car (EV) - How Many Miles Before The EV Actually Saves You Money? - JayEmm on Cars
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This Week I'm Living With A Nissan LEAF... Place Your Bets For How I Get On! - JayEmm on Cars
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Is The Nissan LEAF Still An EV Worth Buying? (2020 Leaf e+ Tekna 1000 Mile Review) - JayEmm on Cars