This is clean! Nissan 3rd Generation Leaf Unveils..604km range at 0.25Cd
Jun 19, 2025
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The range of the new leaf has increased significantly. With Nissan's own measurements, it expects more than 600 km in European WLTC mode. The U.S. EPA standard reached 488 km. There are two battery capacities. It has a DC fast charging function of up to 150kW and can travel up to 417km on a 30-minute charge.
The new leaf completely broke the stereotype that 'electric cars have a short mileage and are difficult to charge,' said Endo Cage Leaf, head of the product. "Target customers are middle-aged parents with small children in their 30s and 40s, maximizing the convenience of the back seat and storage space."
Leaf has sold about 700,000 units worldwide since its appearance as the first mass-produced electric vehicle globally in 2010. The estimated total mileage is 28 billion kilometers.
The new Leaf was developed as a Nissan 'CMF-EV' platform. It is equipped with a new development's '3-in-1' power train that integrates motors, inverters, and reducers. The NACS-standard charging port, plug-and-charge function, and navigation-linked battery temperature management function were applied to the North American model.
The appearance design attracts attention with its sophisticated aerodynamic design for the new EV era. Designed at Japan's Atsugi Nissan Global Design Studio, the new leaf presents a sophisticated silhouette that reflects dynamic personality and aerodynamic efficiency.
The LED 3D holographic rear combination lamp and dimming panoramic glass roof are impressive.The sleek design, which boasts an air resistance coefficient of only 0.25, optimizes airflow to improve both performance and mileage.
The sleek embedded door handle, flexible roofline, perfect underfloor cover, and sculptural-trimmed exterior completed a modern design.
Entry grade offers an optional 18-inch alloy wheel with 195mm-wide tires, 18-inch alloy wheel with 215mm-wide tires in the middle grade, and 19-inch alloy wheel with 235/45R19 tires in the top grade.
There are also many new technologies applied for the first time. Examples include a lithium-ion battery with a water-cooled temperature control system (up to 75.1 kWh capacity), a 14.3-inch integrated dual display, and Google built-in function. On top of that, it supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In addition, it includes a number of equipment that improves comfort and safety, such as intelligent distance control.A new 64-color ambient light will also be introduced. The "Intelligent Around View Monitor," which allows you to see around the vehicle, also has 3D views, invisible food views, and front wide views.
The new leaf is equipped with a V2L function to charge external devices directly from the vehicle. It can supply power to various small and medium-sized devices such as kettles and electric grills during camping or outdoor activities.The accessory adapter allows the battery to be charged with up to 3.6 kW of power through an external V2L charging port.
The e-pedal step and the adjustable regenerative braking system allow smooth one-pedal driving when driving in the city. The regenerative braking level was first equipped with intelligent distance control, which is controlled by paddle shift or automatically adjusted according to traffic conditions.
Leaf production is handled by the Tochigi plant in Japan and the Thunderland plant in the UK. Global sales such as the U.S. are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025 and customer delivery is scheduled for early 2026.The price is expected to start around $40,000 (about 53 million won).
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
