Nissan’s incredible, zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF saw release in the fall of 2017 in Japan. Now, thanks to a continued production ramp up in Smyrna, Tennessee, the wonder car is set for North American release in Seattle and beyond in January 2018.
The 2018 LEAF is a showstopper when it comes to advanced technology. ProPILOT Assist provides semi-autonomous driving in single-lane highway situations through automatic control of steering, braking, and acceleration. The vehicle’s new fast connection, 240-volt port system also enables it to receive a charge of 88 miles in under thirty minutes. That’s super speedy, and will certainly come in handy if you forgot to charge your car the night before.
When fully juiced up, the 2018 LEAF has a total driving range of 150 miles—an improvement of 43 over the outgoing 2017 model. It’s all possible via a 40-kilowatt lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that generates 147 HP and 236-lb.-ft. of torque. You’ll be able to cruise through Seattle, Renton, and Bellevue with peppy performance!