The 2018 Nissan Leaf has been identified with extreme styling modifications over the present model, comparable to the new Micra.
Through the camouflage cladding, it’s not hard to see the new Nissan face at the front, with Juke-like V-shaped taillight clusters at the rear. The boot lid likewise takes a more traditional shape than the existing vehicle’s, as well.
We understand that the new Leaf could have a range of as much as 340 miles due to battery pack alternatives, the biggest of which might double the 30kWh lithium ion pack discovered in the highest-spec version of the existing design.
The existing Leaf in 30kWh kind has a said range of 155 miles. This could still be provided on the new model as a lower-spec vehicle, as the automaker takes a Tesla-like technique to EVs, in providing a series of capacities; higher-range vehicles topping the Leaf lineup.
CEO Carlos Ghosn also confirmed at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the next Leaf will be offered with Propilot technology, enabling complete single-lane autonomy.
Nissan’s chief designer likewise revealed Nissan’s plan for a second electric model, however stopped short of revealing which physique it would take, rather specifying that electric saloon and SUV models were easier to produce compared to sports cars.
