Nissan Leaf 2018
$A49990+ (estimated base price)
Available: Q3, 2019
One of the lessons learned from Nissan's first leaf generation is that an electric car does not necessarily have to be different. What is different now though is a 40kWh battery which brings the Leaf to 240km range - enough for everyday use. This corresponds to a real consumption of 16.3 kWh / 100 km. The electric motor now delivers 110kW, accelerates in 8.8 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour and with 320Nm of torque, has enough grunt to get up and go.
| EV Type | BEV | Charging Plugs (AC) | Type 2 |
| BEV Range (km) | 270 | Charging Plugs (DC) | CHAdeMO |
| Real World Range (km) | 240 | Max Charge Rate (kW, AC/DC) | 7/50 |
| Battery Size (kWh) | 40 | Tow Rating (kg) Unbraked/Braked |
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| Max. Power (kW) | 110 | Max. Torque (Nm) |
Reviews & Road Trips
From Perth to Esperance in three different (non-Tesla) electric cars - West Australian AEVA members initiate a "Plasmaball Run" challenge to get to Esperance as quick as they can by electric car, using whatever charging means they can.- 2019 Nissan Leaf looks like any other car in Australia, only friendlier - The newest Nissan Leaf to hit Australian shores reveals a vehicle that fits right in with everyday city driving, with all the modern comforts of a family vehicle plus zero emissions feelgood.
- Nissan Leaf 2019: Drive review, specs and pricing - With double the range, bidirectional charging and a roomy inside, the 2019 electric Nissan Leaf makes a good proposition in the lower price range of the EV market.
News
- Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia - Tesla's new Australian show-rooms, Mercedes appoints new agents for electric EQC, and - in case you missed it - a wrap of this week's EV news from Australia.
- Nissan unveils emergency power concept using electric Leaf as mobile supply - Nissan unveils plan to use electric Leaf as emergency response vehicle to provide mobile power supply in case of natural disasters and extreme weather events.
- Tesla Model 3 remains global EV leader despite huge drop in sales - Tesla keeps title of global leader in electric vehicle sales in April, despite 75% drop from March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
