In december 2011, the leaf was awarded with the 2011 2012 car of the year japan at the. The battery, the heaviest part of most electric vehicles, is situated below the seats and rear. Case in point, the 20 nissan leaf boasts an extended range, faster charge times, and a. We just bought our second ev this week, but got a tesla model x instead because we tripled our range of mileage per charge. Research current prices and the latest discounts and lease deals. Mar 06, 2020 performance of the nissan leaf source. Used 2012 nissan leaf sl hatchback 4d kelley blue book. When purchasing a car, always confirm the single figure price with the seller of an actual vehicle. Cars, trucks, crossovers and suvs canadian black book. Testing was done for both 120 volt level 1 charging and 208 volt level 2 charging. Find safety features and crash test ratings for the 2012 nissan leaf at u. Default home charger, comes free with the nissan leaf. Reviewers who have driven the 2012 leaf come away very impressed with the 107 horsepower and 207 poundfeet of torque the 80kw electric motor produces. At speeds over 18 mph, the car is loud enough on its own to be heard.
Certain cars cant accurately be judged on a choreographed press junket. If you want a new electric car, but your budget is limited to the price of the average 2015 nissan leaf, youre out of luck. Most test drivers are impressed with the nissan leaf s steering. About 60% of the interior of the first generation nissan leaf is made of. The 20 leaf is the epitome of nissan s determination for the continual advancement of electric cars. Despite the seemingly recent popularity in electric cars, the nissan leaf has been around since. Nissan says leaf is an acronym for low emission automobile of the future. Nissan leaf reliability by model generation truedelta. Our calculations show that nissan leaf reduces co2 emissions by up to 40% over its lifecycle compared to gasolinepowered vehicles of the same class. When making the decision between buying a new or used nissan leaf, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 nissan leaf with the nissan leaf from other model years. The allelectric 2014 nissan leaf is a fourdoor hatchback available in three trim levels. In this video we will be going over fun facts about this fully charged electric car. Understanding your nissan leaf charging station options is an important part of electric car ownership.
When tradition met technology as mentioned above, nissan was the first success and demonstration of japanese industrial might. Vehicle overview the fiveseat nissan leaf is a purely batteryelectric massmarket car. The standard leaf ev has a 40kilowatthour battery that delivered a range of 150 miles in our tests. Nov, 2012 2012 nissan leaf sl why is it that the more efficient a car is, the uglier it tends to be. But at the same time, the company did not find comfort in being a. The nissan leaf is the first allelectric car available to the mass u. Truecar has 45 used 2012 nissan leafs for sale nationwide, including a sl and a sl. Get reliability information for the 2012 nissan leaf from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The 2012 nissan leaf is environmentally friendly, but a lot of car buyers may find its limited range and cramped interior hard to live with.
Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 leaf is 55 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the nissan leaf is 43. So quiet, in fact, that nissan worked with a number of groups to design and build a noise generator that operates between 1 mph and 18 mph, to warn visually impaired pedestrians that a car is nearby. Power and associates vehicle dependability study vds rating or, if unavailable, the j. Dec 18, 2012 the bare facts are that nissan had projected sales of 20,000 leaf s in the u. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict. Nissan sought to make the leaf appealing to mainstream drivers by giving it a familiar fivedoor hatchback design. The most interesting facts about the nissan leaf ev dummy. Whether you are planning to hit a racetrack with your gtr, or you feel like sneaking around in your supersilent leaf, nissan will make it easier.
It was introduced in japan and the united states in december 2010, and it is currently in its second generation, introduced in japan in october 2017. Using the new mpg equivalent rating, the leaf gets 99 mpge with 106 city and 92 highway. The 2012 nissan leaf is the start of the second generation electric vehicles produced by nissan. Nissan leaf facts electric car facts popular mechanics. The battery is heavily affected by heat so if you live in a hot area the capacity will diminish at a higher rate than normal. Five facts we know for certain about nissans new leaf.
Your comments or questions or you can write to nissan with the information at. For information on buying and owning a pre2018 model nissan leaf. Coupled with the fact that the batteries degrade very quickly makes the leafs. Was aired during the 2012 summer olympics a few times. When the nissan leaf was introduced in 2010 it became the first pure electric automobile to be sold in the united states. Unless your have two cars, drive less than 100120km each day and have off street parking. Car of the year 2011 and the japanese car of the year 20112012. How much does a nissan leaf replacement battery cost. Search from 67 used nissan leaf cars for sale, including a 2012 nissan leaf sl and a 2012 nissan leaf sv. Our leaf is perfect as our commuter car, and we just take the x on longer trips. Safety scores reflect crash test standards and ratings when this car was new and may not be comparable to current safety ratings. The 2012 nissan leaf is solid and unassuming in pretty much every way, except for what powers it. After 5 years my nissan leaf has been problem free and almost like the day i picked it up from the dealership. See good deals, great deals and more on used 2012 nissan leaf.
For one, all the considerable weight is set low in the chassis, which adds stability, and a driving feel not unlike a high quality saloon car. I recently purchased a 2012 nissan leaf sl, and am really enjoying it. Slightly smaller than its predecessor, the new nissan versa sedan is powered by a new 1. American car manufacturers managed to nearly establish a monopoly in the japanese market throughout the early 20th century, while japan was waiting for its first brand to emerge. Get indepth unbiased information on the nissan leaf from consumer reports including major.
The nissan leaf showed a history of a series of steady and incremental improvements to its performance with each new succeeding model. The battery is heavily affected by heat so if you live in a hot area the capacity will diminish at. Nissan s smaller versa sedan receives a complete redesign for 2012. The nissan leaf is one of the most popular and bestselling electric car models in the world, its affordable price and premium features making it the number. The promise of the leaf is an operating range of 100 miles, a top speed of. Vehicle charging is considered to be in steady state when the rms current magnitude is not changing and the voltage source is close to nominal. Get kbb fair purchase price, msrp, and dealer invoice price for the 2012 nissan leaf sl hatchback 4d. We bought our nissan leaf in feb, 2012 as our first ev. We have 386 2012 nissan sentra vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 121 1owner cars, and 548 personal use cars. For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Its a 1st generation leaf 2011 2012, so its got a couple drawbacks. View the 2012 nissan leaf recall information and find service centers in your area to perform the recall repair.
The leaf ev was designed straight up as an electric motor driven vehicle, which gives it some unique features among the slowly growing ev market. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2012 nissan leaf. All 2011 leafs are generation 1 and many 2012 leafs are. There are three different nissan leaf charging options.
But nissan is up front about the fact that it is not the car for everyone. However, this year, rumors persisted that nissan increased the price of its nissan leaf battery replacement. Jun 23, 2012 like all electric cars, the 2012 nissan leaf is extremely quiet. Browse key features and get inside tips on choosing the right style for you. The nissan leaf stylised as leaf, is a compact fivedoor hatchback battery electric vehicle. See pricing for the used 2012 nissan leaf sl hatchback 4d. The 2012 nissan leaf is, quite simply, the first battery electric vehicle built in volume by any major carmaker. Use our calculator to get an estimated loan or lease payment based on current offers in your area. It will take different amounts of time to charge the nissan leaf, depending on the charging option and whether or not your vehicle is a plus model. Top 5 facts on the 2012 nissan leaf the real spin on the.
Feb 07, 2019 i recently purchased a 2012 nissan leaf sl, and am really enjoying it. An electric vehicle with a 5star overall safety rating, the 2012 nissan leaf boasts zero tailpipe emissions and an 100mile per charge range. This information came from a netizen who inquired directly from nissan. The 30kwh lithiumion battery that arrived in higher trims last year and enabled a total range of 107 miles is now standard on every 2017 nissan leaf, replacing the former system that was rated at 84 miles of range before needing to be recharged. Was 2012 leaf sales decline due to nissan management. Sure, the toyota prius is a dulllooking ride, but the current batch of postprius plugins seems to be. Standard features for the base s model include a 3. Warning to those who plan to use obd2 devices please read and consider this advice from nissan first battery health is a key variable for the longevity of your vehicle and there is a lot that you can do to conserve it, so we think it is well worth the extra effort to scan every month.
Price shown is a price guide only based on information provided to us by the manufacturer. The reported time for accelerating from 0 to 60 mph was 9. Kelley blue book in fact, even ambient temperature plays a role in determining cruising range, because extreme temperatures are detrimental for battery performance. The steady state charging behavior of a 2012 nissan leaf was tested at quality of the vehicle. The body has a sharp vshape design with large, up slanting headlights that split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, and the bottom of the car has aerodynamic panelling. Welcome to the growing family of new nissan owners. Nov 19, 2020 look up the trade in and resale value of your 2012 nissan leaf. Its got a 24 kwh battery, which only had a 75 mile. Calculate 2012 nissan leaf monthly payment calculate 2012 nissan leaf monthly lease payment which cars you can afford. Jul, 2020 the nissan leaf is the bestselling allelectric vehicle ev in the world. Flexible fuel compatibility has been added to the 5. One of the advantages i was looking forward to, owning a leaf, was the fact that the power train is so much simpler than a gas powered car. Hey everyone thanks for checking out our video on the nissan leaf.
In september 2020, nissan showed off a novel uk prototype emergency services. Introduced as a new vehicle in 2011, it ventures into 2012 virtually unchanged. Price guide driveaway more details price when newprice guide total. Nissan has broken new ground with the leaf, which is the companys first allelectric subcompact. Original battery range is 100 miles, making this a purely around town type of vehicle. Check the sl 4dr hatchback electric dd price, the sv 4dr hatchback.
Added to the 9,674 sold in 2011 and 19 sold in 2010, that. Used 2012 nissan leaf for sale with photos autotrader. With no onboard rangeextending generator like the chevrolet volts, the leaf has a range of roughly 100. Prices for 2012 nissan leaf s currently range from to, with vehicle mileage ranging from to. When making the decision between buying a new or used nissan leaf, the following table can be used to compare the 20 nissan leaf with the nissan leaf from other model years.
Find used nissan leaf s near you by entering your zip code and seeing the best matches in your area. Beyond that, and the fact that 2012 buyers can no longer shut off the pedestrian warning signal, the two model years are essentially the same. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The electric motor drives the front wheels and delivers more than adequate performance with its instant 280nm of torque. The 2012 nissan leaf is powered by an 80kilowatt electric motor 107 horsepower and 207 poundfeet of torque fed by a 24 kwh lithiumion battery pack.
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