Euro Leaf deliveries are expected to commence this June http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/new-cars/2013-02/nissan-updates-leaf-electric-vehicle/ [images] Nissan updates Leaf electric vehicle John Slavin, Content Producer 27 Feb 2013
[images http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/width/640//media/5566570/2013_nissan_leaf__1_.jpg 2013 Nissan Leaf http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/media/5566578/2013_nissan_leaf__2__630x420.jpg ] Nissan has updated the Leaf, its electric model. The new car will be built at the Nissan Sunderland from Spring 2013. Key tweaks include improved maximum range, up to 124 miles from the outgoing model’s 109. Luggage space has been improved, too, thanks to a repositioned charging socket. Additionally it’s possible to charge the car twice as quickly – in four hours – by use of a more powerful 6.6Kw charger. With the cars production now based in Sunderland, the chassis has been re-engineered to better suit the rougher, more twisting roads of Europe. Some more minor but still useful tweaks have been made, too – like the addition of an LED near the charging port, making it easier to see where to plug connectors in at night. The heater has been improved too, to reduce drain on the battery in cold weather. Unlike previously, the new Leaf will be offered in three trim levels, familiar from other Nissan models – Visia, Acenta and Tekna. These will allow buyers to customise their car more than before, depending on what level of technology they want. The updated Nissan Leaf goes in sale in mid-2013 and, thanks to the new trim levels, should have a lower entry price of somewhere around £20,000 including the £5000 government grant. [© honestjohn.co.uk ] http://www.worldcarfans.com/113022754379/nissan-details-2013-euro-spec-leaf-electric-vehicle Nissan details 2013 Euro-spec Leaf electric vehicle By Adrian Padeanu Feb 27 2013 Source Nissan [image http://content.worldcarfans.co/2013/2/27/big/7568448461284907689.jpg 2013 Nissan Leaf (Euro-spec) ] Built in Sunderland Nissan has released full details about the Euro-spec 2013 Leaf which will be built in Sunderland, UK. Following the 3,000 EUR price cut announcement, Nissan is offering complete details about the European version of the 2013 Leaf. Compared to the previous Japan-built Leaf, the revised model boasts more than 100 modifications with improvements such as more interior space, more equipment, greater recyclability and subtle tweaks to the car's nose for improved aerodynamic efficiency. More importantly, the range has increased from 109 miles (175.4 km) to 124 miles (199.5 km). With an optional fast charger the battery can be fully charged in four hours, while with the regular charger takes eight hours. Nissan has added a new entry-level Visia trim which has 16-inch steel wheels with full covers, halogen headlights and black door mirror caps. In the United Kingdom, the base Leaf should cost around 20,000 GBP taking into account the 5,000 GBP government grant. Deliveries are expected to commence this June. [© worldcarfans.com ] For all EVLN posts use: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=evln&sort=date Here are today's archive-only EV posts: EVLN: 1973 Enfield 8000 Memories are electric EVLN: Michelin&Siemens project to show EV total costs are lower than ice EVLN: Facebook Calls NYT's Broder Report Into Question EVLN: Recycling Materials From Used EV Batteries EVLN: Tesla’s first European deliveries will go to Norway EVLN: UK court dismissed Tesla's libel lawsuit appeal against BBC + EVLN: ~$28k Behind the Wheel: 2013 Ford Focus Electric {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Nissan-updates-Leaf-electric-vehicle-Euro-spec-tp4661693.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
