When there was no Tesla in the world, Nissan had already taken the lead through its electric vehicle Leaf, but then the limelight was overshadowed by waves of new forces. Now, Nissan has upgraded its first mass-produced electric car. The release of the new Leaf 2022 heralds the arrival of a new model year. The new Leaf comes with new colors and rims, among other elements, and is clearly an electric model that follows civilian routes and is durable.
The new Nissan Leaf will be available in Germany on April 1, starting at €29,990. Nissan claims that Nissan LEAF has been committed to making advanced technology and the thrill of electric driving accessible to every owner in the world (which has now reached 577,000 customers). LEAF is designed to provide a seamlessly connected and efficient powertrain around the needs of the home.
Starting with the wheels, LEAF 2022 introduces complex exterior styling improvements that enhance the dynamic feel of the model's unique look. The model also features Nissan's new brand logo on the wheels, front grille and rear. New 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheel options add sporty elements, and smooth black elements enhance their premium feel.
Customers also benefit from an updated exterior color range, from stylish to bold and vibrant. Adding a range of five single-color and five duo-tone options, following success on iconic models like the Qashqai and Ariya, two new shades were introduced: pearl blue with a rich, mature hue, and magnetic blue for added vibrancy.
Offering two battery options that deliver up to 239 miles (WLTP) of driving range (approximately 385 kilometers), LEAF e+ combines an efficient electric driving experience with a wide range of driver assistance and connectivity technologies, incorporating more than 10 years of Nissan's knowledge and innovation in electric vehicles.
ProPILOT technology enables LEAF 2022 to automatically stop, start and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, while the innovative e-Pedal offers the option to accelerate, decelerate and stop using only one pedal for maximum comfort on the move.
LEAF 2022 also offers customers a suite of infotainment features in the in-car NissanConnect system, which integrates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphones. NissanConnect Services applications (available at N-Connecta and above) can also remotely operate features such as climate control, while customers can connect their LEAF to their Amazon Alexa1 smart home devices for added convenience.
Nissan officials said that with the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, Nissan is opening an exciting chapter in its electric vehicle story. LEAF has played a key role in shaping Nissan's vision of enhanced mobility and beyond, and we will leverage our EV expertise to launch 23 new evicted models – including 15 all-electric – by FY2030.
As part of the company's "Ambition 2030" strategic plan announced in November 2021, Nissan is accelerating its electrification plans, investing 2 trillion yen (about 15.6 billion euros) over the next five years. This will be reinforced by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, which just last month unveiled a roadmap for joint electric vehicles to 2030.
Most of nissan's announced electric models will be available by the end of 2026. Over the next five years, the company will launch 20 of its 23 all-electric or electric hybrid models. With these model families, a 50% electrification portfolio will be achieved by FY2030. With Ambition 2030, the Japanese company concretized and stepped up its implementation of the strategy it proposed in January 2021. For the Chinese and Japanese markets, Nissan will also continue to develop hybrid drives – in terms of internal combustion engines, existing units will be modified and improved, but no new combustion engines are planned.