Nissan News
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Starting at $36,895, the Leaf SV Plus gets 212 miles of range, and a more powerful motor producing 214 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.
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Long before Tesla or the Leaf, this Nissan electric car claimed a 155-mile range
A low 0.19 coefficient of drag, aluminum-intensive construction, low-rolling-resistance tires, fast-charging, a solar roof, and a heat pump were among the many innovations in this concept.
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2023 Nissan Leaf gets design makeover, simplified lineup, up to 215-mile range
The 2023 Leaf gets a various cosmetic changes and is now available in just two models—the 149-mile Leaf S and the 215-mile Leaf SV Plus.
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Preview drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover reboots brand's EVs from the inside out
The Ariya begins a new era for Nissan EVs—concurrently a technology restart and the debut vessel for space-maximizing futurist design and a fresh interface.
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Report: Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi EV plan might boost models, platforms
Nissan could announce plans for 30 new EVs by 2030, with five supporting platforms, according to a report.
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CEO behind Leaf and Nissan's early electric push says current EV plan is timid
Although Nissan just revealed a new batch of electric-vehicle concepts, the company's embattled former CEO is calling its EV plans too cautious.
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Nissan hasn't yet told us what's coming after the Leaf, but last week's announcements plus previous hints suggest that the Chill-Out concept shown last week is part of it.
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Nissan concept translates Ariya electric crossover's performance to a single-seat race car
Although obviously not a production-bound model, the Single Seater shows the design language for future electric performance cars from Nissan.
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Nissan aims for 15 EVs by 2030, solid state batteries by 2028
Nissan and Infiniti reveal investment in solid state batteries and plan 23 EVs and hybrids within the decade.
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Used Nissan Leaf batteries are already making money as power brokers
A California company is showing the template for whole used battery packs from Nissan Leaf EVs to be used as megawatt-hour grid storage.
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Nissan spices up e-Power hybrid system for sporty Note Aura Nismo hatchback
A sportier tune for Nissan's e-Power hybrid tech is likely the way it would bring the system to the U.S., although this hatch is definitely not U.S.-bound.
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Report: Nissan is considering a compact electric pickup
A fully electric compact truck could give Nissan a new EV advantage; but as of yet, according to a report, it's only being considered.
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The automaker also said that "every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified" by the early 2030s.
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2022 Nissan Leaf: Price cut makes 149-mile version the cheapest electric car in the US market
In addition to a price cut of more than $4,000 at the base level, the Leaf gets more standard equipment, including DC fast-charging on the base Leaf S.
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Nissan Ariya EV: US arrival will be delayed to early 2022
The Ariya will offer up to 300 miles of range in some versions, with a choice between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
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Nissan claims more than 200,000 hand-raisers for Ariya EV
Globally, the Ariya electric crossover could be shaping up to be a popular model and strong alternative to the Tesla Model Y or Hyundai Ioniq 5.
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Nissan Leaf buyers get more flexibility, with $350 for their Turo tab
When a compact EV with a range of up to 226 miles isn't enough, buyers have the option of turning to Turo, as a new incentive suggests.
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2021 Nissan Leaf Plus range test: Your mileage may vary, but mild weather is a big plus
A single range figure doesn't always accurately convey how far an EV can actually travel, or if it will fit your life.
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The next new fully electric model from Nissan after the Ariya might be a smaller, Kicks-sized crossover.
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Nissan Ariya electric crossover is being tuned for each global market
The Ariya is due for an arrival in the U.S. later in 2021, with a choice of two battery packs and all-wheel drive in some versions.
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Nissan claims 50% thermal efficiency, from engine for e-Power hybrid system
Such a thermal efficiency, only claimed previously by racing engines, isn't yet offered in any production model.
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Electric-car pioneer Nissan sets conservative targets, CO2-neutral goal for 2050
All-electric models could remain a small portion of Nissan's sales, with the remainder made up by E-Power hybrids.
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The vanlife electric: Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept
Nissan shows more forbidden fruit—in the form of an all-electric camper-van that might be a great weekend-getaway machine.
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2021 Nissan Leaf gets no major changes
It's a carryover year for Nissan's original electric car, while the company preps for an Ariya in its future.
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