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Nissan Confirms 2018 LEAFâ€™s Drive-Range In Seattle
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(Posted on Jan 28, 2018 at 12:12AM by Lee Byard)

Itâ€™s a collection of numbers. Throughout January critics have jotted down every EPA estimation - comparing drive-ranges and mileage promises, trying to decipher the slightest power variations. The impending release of the 2018 LEAF left them anxious for answers. Would this all-electric hatchback deliver the necessary performance? Could Nissan surpass its competitors?

Both questions can be greeted with an enthusiastic Yes.

According to Jalopnik, the 2018 LEAFâ€™s drive-range has just been revealed - and itâ€™s a staggering 151-miles. While this number had been speculated for months, no official confirmation was availableâ€¦ until now. After rigorously testing the 40-kWH battery pack, the EPA assures critics that this Nissan platform will deliver best-in-class power; and it will easily surpass its closest rivals (the Ford Focus Electric, the Honda Clarity, and the Volkswagen e-Golf).

How does it achieve such an impressive performance? Nissan has fused the 2018 LEAF with both a 110-kW AC motor and a 192-cell lithium-ion system. When paired with a shortened gearbox (which improves responses times and eliminates down-shifting), the hatch can rev for more than 150 miles per single full charge. This will brand it a perfect option for Seattle commuters, accommodating their day-to-day needs with ease.

Want to learn more? Contact our team today to request further specs about the 2018 LEAFâ€™s drive-range.