Sustainable motoring is now within reach as Nissan launches their new Nissan LEAF—the world’s first mass-market full-battery electronic vehicle (EV) in the Philippines
For some time now, we've pondered upon how we can make more sustainable lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, such adjustments are more than a tad difficult to make—especially in terms of transportation. In our market, there aren't a lot of green alternatives; with the country's lack of secure bicycle lanes, proper mass transportation utilities, and even sidewalks and footbridges, most people simply resort to relying on private vehicles. As our high school teachers have pointed out, these aren't exactly the most environmentally friendly options.
Fortunately, Filipinos now have a new route to take in their quest of going green. Introducing the new Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-market full-battery electronic vehicle (EV). Launched on 9 May 2021, the Nissan LEAF is now available at 3 Nissan dealerships; the company is also in the process of establishing seven charging stations in the country to create a large nationwide EV charging station network. The vehicle boasts zero emissions and exemplifies Nissan's philosophy on "intelligent power, intelligent driving, and intelligent integration".
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Intelligent Power: How Far (And How Fast) Can You Go?
The Nissan LEAF is incredibly power efficient. With a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery, the car boasts a range of 311 kilometres on a full charge—you can go as far as Baguio (from Metro Manila) with that! Charging is also extremely convenient as each owner will be provided with multiple charging options—even from a dedicated wall outlet at home (with supplied universal charging cable). Motorists can also charge at stations found in select Nissan dealerships in as fast as 40 to 60 minutes.
But it's not just in energy that the Nissan LEAF proves its capability; the car can go from zero to a hundred kph in just 7.9 seconds, with a top speed of 140 kph. This is due to its all-electric e-powertrain technology that provides the vehicle with a maximum of 110kW or 150ps and 320 Nm of instant torque.