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Why is The 2019 Nissan LEAF so Quick in Lynnwood, Washington?
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(Posted on Jan 24, 2019 at 06:23PM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

I found myself in the 2019 Nissan LEAF recently and was amazed by how quick it is off the line. Honestly, I expected an electric vehicle to be kind of slow: why is it so fast?

Thanks,
Julius

Hi, Julius!

One of the most common misconceptions about the 2019 Nissan LEAF is that itâ€™s slow. In fact, almost all regular electric vehicles should be quicker off the mark than a comparable gasoline car.

One of the biggest factors in determining a car's acceleration time is how much torque it has. Itâ€™s important to remember to understand why this model is so quick.

The 2019 LEAF churns out 236 lb.-ft of torque which helps it get to 30 mph in an impressive 3.1 seconds. More importantly, however, is how and when this power is produced.

Unlike vehicles with internal combustion engines, the motors in electric cars produce maximum torque and horsepower from zero rpm. So, when you put your foot down, all of theÂ grunt is available instantly and this is what makes the LEAF so quick.

Thanks for the question, Julius! Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.