Nissan LEAF

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Nissan LEAF

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DRIVING EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

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WHAT KIND OF ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES DOES THE NISSAN LEAF HAVE?

The Nissan LEAF offers some of the most advanced
technologies available. These are features that help you see better, alert you to what’s happening around you, and, in some cases, even step in and take action. Includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, and much more. With all these advanced safety features, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) has given the Nissan LEAF a maximum five-star safety rating.****

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO DRIVE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE?

Driving an electric vehicle isn’t that different to driving an automatic car but without the noisy petrol or diesel engine, it’s exceptionally quiet inside the Nissan LEAF.

The best way to really find out is to try it for yourself!

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RANGE

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DOES USING THE HEATING SYSTEM AND OTHER EQUIPMENT REDUCE THE RANGE OF THE VEHICLE?

Using the heating or air-conditioning system has an impact on the distance you cover, it does use up some electricity. To reduce the impact you can use an intelligent system that allows you to heat or cool down your Nissan LEAF beforehand, prior to travel, while the your Nissan LEAF is still plugged in to the charger. When you’re connected to your home-charging system or a public charging point, the electricity comes directly from the National Grid, not from your lithium-ion battery, so your range will not be affected.

HOW FAR CAN THE NISSAN LEAF GO ON A FULL CHARGE?


The Nissan LEAF has a WLTP range of 168 miles, while the Nissan LEAF e+ has a WLTP range of 239 miles.**

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E-PEDAL™

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DOES THE NISSAN LEAF HAVE ONE-PEDAL DRIVING?

Yes. The Nissan LEAF features the e-Pedal™. You can speed up and slow down in one smooth motion. It’s lots of fun, and enhances regenerative braking, too. At the flip of a switch, you can go back to driving with two pedals.****

CHARGING

Plan your charge

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CHARGE YOUR NISSAN LEAF?

Save time. Save money. Using the on-board timer or compatible smartphone you can set your Nissan LEAF to charge whenever you’d like, including during non-peak hours (generally at night) when electricitiy rates are lowest. So charge up while you're asleep and take off the next day with a little extra money in your pocket.

WHERE ARE ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS LOCATED?

There are now 4,600 public charging stations in Europe and more are being built everyday - check the charging map to locate them! 

HOW CAN I FIND ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS ON THE GO?

Use the Nissan LEAF’s Zero Emission menu on your navigation screen to find the closest public charging station to you. The system is smarter than ever on the Nissan LEAF, with additional filters that let you search by type of charger and method of payment.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A PETROL/DIESEL VEHICLE?

Electric and petrol / diesel vehicles are very similar. Besides the obvious difference regarding propulsion, the main differences lie in the energy needs and maintenance costs of an electric vehicle.

Instead of having to go and fill up at a petrol station, an electric vehicle can be recharged at home overnight. Also, their motors have less moving parts than other vehicles, which reduces the risk of unforeseen maintenance.

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Charging while you're parked

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How do I charge my Nissan LEAF?

You can recharge your Nissan LEAF at home or at a public charging point.

To charge your Nissan LEAF at home, all you have to do is plug your electric vehicle into a 220V socket using the cable provided for home-charging (EVSE) or the cable attached to your Wallbox for a faster charge (Type 2).

To charge your battery when you’re away from home, the Nissan LEAF has a socket for a CHAdeMO rapid charger.

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Charging On the go

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DOES THE NISSAN LEAF USE REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO HELP RECHARGE THE BATTERY?

Yes. Each time you decelerate or brake, the electric engine plays the role of a generator to recover part of the energy that hasn’t been used to recharge the battery.

HOW DOES USING E-PEDAL™ CHARGE THE BATTERY?

When driving with e-Pedal™ you can speed up, slowdown and come to a complete stop in one smooth motion. Slowing down with the e-Pedal™ enhances regenerative braking, using the electric motor as a generator to recharge the battery as you drive.

WHAT IS NISSAN LEAF ECO MODE?

By choosing ECO mode, you can extend your range by up to 10%. It  limits engine output, saves energy and slightly increases regenerative braking which boosts your range as well.

SAVING

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Grants and incentives

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WHAT KIND OF GRANTS CAN YOU GET WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC CAR?

The UK Government offers an incentive for buyers of Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles. The scheme favours buyers of 100% electric vehicles which means the 100% electric Nissan LEAF qualifies for the maximum amount.*^

DO I HAVE TO PAY THE LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE?

Owners of a Nissan LEAF do not need to pay the London Congestion Charge. To benefit from the discount, Nissan LEAF owners must register a customer account with TFL and set-up Auto Pay (£10 per vehicle per year).*^

UTILITY

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Features

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IS THE NISSAN LEAF EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL?

Yes, all versions of the Nissan LEAF are equipped with cruise control.

DOES THE NISSAN LEAF HAVE APPLE CARPLAY®?

Yes. The Nissan LEAF offers Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® on all versions, for the most seamless integration with your compatible smartphone.

IF THE ENGINE DOESN’T PRODUCE ANY HEAT, HOW IS THE INTERIOR KEPT WARM?

The Nissan LEAF uses fully-integrated electric heating to keep you warm.

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Images shown are for guidance purposes. In some instances photos are of non-UK specification vehicles and do not represent a specific model, grade or offer. Please refer to the brochure or contact your dealer for full specification details.

 

* All prices shown are manufacturers recommended retail price, including 20% VAT and £3,500 government incentive. The Nissan LEAF range pricing starts at £27,995 for the Acenta grade, including VAT, and standard Solid Paint.

 

** Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare figures with vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. The electric range shown achieved using the new (WLTP) test procedure. Figures obtained after the battery was fully charged. Actual real world driving results may vary depending on factors such as the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted after registration, weather conditions, driving styles and vehicle load.

 

*** Connecting a mobile phone to use NissanConnect should only be done when the car is parked safely.  Use of the system should always be in accordance with the rules of The Highway Code.  Drivers should only use the system when it is safe to do so.  Users should be aware of the potential for hands-free technology to distract attention from the road, which could impact on having full control of the vehicle.

 

**** ProPilot standard on Tekna and optional on N-Connecta. You should not rely solely on driver convenience features. Some features may not work in all conditions and circumstances. Speed and other limitations apply. ProPILOT is an Advanced Driver Assistance technology but cannot prevent collisions. ProPILOT is intended for “Eyes on/ Hands On” for motorways only (road separated by Barriers). It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be able to take control of the vehicle at any time. For terms and conditions relating to Nissan technologies, please click here.

 

***** You should not rely solely on driver convenience features. Some features may not work in all conditions and circumstances. Speed and other limitations apply. For terms and conditions relating to Nissan technologies, please click here.

 

*^Rebates and Incentives: Government applied Plug-in Car Grant (referred to as ‘Government Incentive’) of 35% up to a maximum of £3,500 can be applied to LEAF sales. The amount of the grant will be automatically deducted from the price of the car at the time of purchase.

London Congestion Charge, to benefit from the discount, LEAF owners must register a customer account with TFL and set-up Auto Pay (£10 per vehicle per year).