All-electric Nissan LEAF A groundbreaking all-electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF's motor uses zero gasoline. Not even a hybrid can match that. Nissan LEAF gets its power from a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery mounted below the floor of the car - for smooth energy and stable driving.

Changes to the 2013 Nissan LEAF start with improved energy efficiency* due to refined aerodynamics, a wider range of regenerative braking, improved energy management and a newly available 6.6 kW onboard charger that reduces 220V charging time nearly in half to approximately four hours for full charge*.

75 miles Editor's Note: The 2013 Nissan LEAF achieves an EPA-estimated 75 miles (as compared to 73 miles for the 2012). However, a subsequent press release by Nissan says that under the new testing procedure, a 2013 Nissan LEAF with a 100% charge gets up to 84 miles of range, a 11 mile improvement over the outgoing the 2012.

A: It can reach a top speed of about 90 mph. Q: Can the Nissan LEAF™ tow a small boat or garden trailer?

Nissan Leaf owners should expect it to last around ten years. Depending on which model of the EV you own, you should be able to get between 84 - 145 miles from each charge. Lithium-ion batteries in EVs slowly degrade over time, and with each charging cycle, they get a little worse.

A new electric powertrain gave the Nissan LEAF e+ a more powerful motor and extended range. Its 62 kWh battery had 55% more capacity. This change pushed the car's range to 458 km2, again without sacrificing space or design. What stayed the same was the instant torque that makes the LEAF so fun to drive.

The 2013 Leaf is the epitome of Nissan's determination for the continual advancement of electric cars. Case in point, the 2013 Nissan Leaf boasts an extended range, faster charge times, and a new entry-level "S" trim that holds the title as the most affordable 5-passenger electric car on the market.

Overall, it's a civilized vehicle with very low running costs. It's very quiet, rides comfortably and is easy to enter and exit. The main drawbacks are its limited driving range of only about 75 miles per charge and long recharge times. This makes it best used as a commuter car or an urban runabout.

The 2013 Leaf is the epitome of Nissan's determination for the continual advancement of electric cars. Case in point, the 2013 Nissan Leaf boasts an extended range, faster charge times, and a new entry-level "S" trim that holds the title as the most affordable 5-passenger electric car on the market.

around ten years Nissan Leaf owners should expect it to last around ten years. Depending on which model of the EV you own, you should be able to get between 84 - 145 miles from each charge. Lithium-ion batteries in EVs slowly degrade over time, and with each charging cycle, they get a little worse.

A FULL DAY OF RANGE Nissan LEAF is engineered for the real world. Which means you can go up to 195 kilometres on a full charge. For most people, that's plenty to cover a daily commute.

Where will Nissan LEAF take you? Adventure with confidence. Nissan LEAF's standard 40 kWh battery delivers up to 149 EPA-estimated miles on a single charge, powering you through daily commutes with room to spare.