Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
The first generation of the Leaf was a big punch against the internal combustion car market. Even though it wasn't the first electric car, it was the first that mattered.
After a few delays in production, the first Nissan Leaf was launched in 2010. To make the car appealing, it was marketed as a compact hatchback vehicle. It was launched at the same time in Japan and in the U.S. It was the first affordable electric vehicle that could run 160 km (100 miles) on one charge and it could have been recharged from a regular power outlet at home. The charging stations were a dream in 2010.
The car featured a futuristic look, with a sloped front and a high greenhouse. The headlights were installed closer to the A-pillars to protect them from small city crashes. In the front, where the normal cars had the radiators, the Leaf had the charging point behind the Nissan badge. The side view of the windows looked like a leaf.
Inside, the revolutionary design was noticed at the instrument cluster, where the dials were replaced by a TFT display. The speedometer was on a separate display placed on top of the dashboard. On the center stack, a big touch-screen was introduced to control various features of the car. The “gear-stick” was a rotary knob between the seats. In the back, there was enough room for three adults. Since the battery pack was placed underneath the floor, the seating position was higher than in a normal hatchback.
The 2010 Leaf was powered by an 80 kW motor. The standard battery pack could get 24 kWh energy. In late 2016, it was upgraded to a 30 kWh battery pack.
ENGINE SPECS - 24 kW FWD (109 HP) | |
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Power: | 80 KW @ 2730-9800 RPM 109 HP @ 2730-9800 RPM 107 BHP @ 2730-9800 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 0-2730 RPM 254 Nm @ 0-2730 RPM |
Fuel System: | Laminated lithium ion battery pack |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Single gear |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175 in (4445 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.65 cuFT (330 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3454.6 lbs (1567 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4332.1 lbs (1965 kg) |
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Electric range :160 Km (99 miles) |
ENGINE SPECS - 30 kWh FWD (109 HP) | |
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Power: | 80 KW @ 2730-9800 RPM 109 HP @ 2730-9800 RPM 107 BHP @ 2730-9800 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 0-2730 RPM 254 Nm @ 0-2730 RPM |
Fuel System: | 30 kWh Laminated lithium ion battery pack |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Single gear |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175 in (4445 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.65 cuFT (330 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3508 lbs (1591 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4332.1 lbs (1965 kg) |
Notes |
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Electric range :160 Km (99 miles) |