"Nissan" (electric vehicle): technical characteristics, operating characteristics, feedback

"Nissan" (electric car) is known to buyers as Nissan LEAF. This car, which is mass-produced in the light since 2010, since the spring. Its world premiere was held in Tokyo in 2009. The company began accepting orders for manufacturing from April 1 of the following year. So, the model is quite interesting, and I would like to tell more about it.

About production

The assembly of the first copies began, of course, in Japan (in the city of Oppama). And then, after some time, from 2012, the company launched the production of these models in the US. After that, the car became even more popular and famous, so that production began also in the UK.

At the end of last autumn month of 2010, this car was declared the winner among the electronic models exhibited for the competition "European car of the year 2011". But this is not the only reward. In 2011, in April, the car was chosen as the winner of the contest called "The World Car of the Year 2011". These awards have made the model even more popular and popular. So, now we should talk about the machine itself.

About the model

The Nissan company announced its electric car of its production as the world's first affordable and mass car on the global market. Well, here it is possible to argue. Of course, the car became popular. However, hundreds of years ago, other electric vehicles were mass produced. For example, in 1910 in New York, a taxi drove the streets, which worked on electricity. And since the 1950s, such machines have become available in the UK.

Competitors in the novelty of the company "Nissan" is. For example, the famous General Motors or the modern Tesla Model S. These machines around the world number several tens of thousands. But it is necessary to recognize the fact that the LEAF has become bought. It is worth considering and its technical characteristics. This will help to understand how the company has succeeded in the idea of creating a good machine that consumes only electricity.

Design

Have built Nissan LEAF on a brand new platform. Her car shares with the low-powered model Micra 2011 and the famous crossover Juke. Under the hood is an electric motor. If you translate its original power into horsepower, you will get about 108 liters. from. The torque is 280 Nm.

This car is front-wheel drive. The most massive and heavy element of the model (that is, the rechargeable battery) is located at the bottom. Thus, it was possible to provide the car with excellent stability. This, by the way, is one of the advantages of this machine. The battery is still an element that provides good rigidity of the structure. So the five-door hatchback is very durable.

About the battery

"Nissan" is an electric vehicle that receives its specific "fuel" from a lithium-ion battery. It, incidentally, was assembled for a car of 192 cells! What is its composition? Element of only two - a lithium manganate on a positive electrode, which is combined with graphite (respectively, negative).

The weight of the battery is rather large - about 270 kilograms. It is located under the upper seats, so that there is no additional space. Its capacity is equal to 24 kWh. Of course, compared to other machines that work either on diesel or on fuel, Nissan - the electric car is not so powerful and fast. Yes, and the charge in it is about 160 km. Therefore, not from all people electric car "Nissan Leaf" reviews are positive. And, it must be admitted, not all of them fit. It should be understood that this model was created not for conquering roads and highways, but for quiet movement around the city - from home to work, to the store, to visit and back. Every 160 kilometers you have to charge the car. This can be done both at specialized stations and from a stationary outlet. True, in the first case, the charging process will take five hours, and in the latter - about eight. By the way, you need to take into account the fact that the battery life cycle is about five years. So you should expect that after this time you will either have to change the battery, or buy a more practical car.

Charge cycle

Interestingly, on a special charger "Nissan" this car can be filled with energy in only thirty minutes. True, not completely, but only 80%. This machine has two sockets designed for chargers. Both are in front of the car. One is for normal, standard recharging, and the other is for accelerated charging.

Today, batteries are assembled in Japan. Approximately 65,000 sets come out in just one year. Another plant was decided to deploy in Smyrna (Tennessee). There annually about 200 thousand sets are produced.

"Nissan", a photo of which is presented above, quickly became popular, and manufacturers, considering this fact, decided to improve the model. Naturally, improvements had to touch the battery. And it managed to be done. The developers brought the power of the charge and increased the mileage to an index of 123 miles (this is almost 200 kilometers). So now the machine can withstand 40 kilometers more. And the recharging time was halved. After improvements, the model can be filled with energy in four hours. Still, experts are thinking of equipping the model with a parking camera of a circular view, and the salon is finished with leather. "Nissan", a photo of which shows us a very compact car, looks good from the inside. In this regard, developers and designers really succeeded. However, it would be better to work on the exterior. Still, at first glance at this machine it becomes clear that it is electric.

Criticism and feedback

Electric cars "Nissan" in Russia were also recognized. Of course, there are not so many of them as high-class presentable "Mercedes" or "Audi", but such cars can also be found in the vastness of our homeland. Of course, the model has a lot of criticism. And all note the very same 200 kilometers that the car can drive. For many it does not fit - I still want independence from the vehicle. And anyway, for a car that works on electricity to become truly popular, it is necessary that it can hold without recharging for a couple of days. But this will not really be done for many more years.

There are also positive qualities. Running data, for example. They are really good. The car touches softly and easily, demonstrates good dynamics and good visibility, and still this model boasts excellent noise insulation and a set of modern electronic accessories.

Cost

And one more thing, which should be mentioned, talking about "Nissan" (electric car). The price is what is meant. In Russia, this model in fairly good condition can be bought for about 630-690 thousand rubles. For this money you will get a car with 109 horsepower, automatic gearbox, low mileage, heated seats (with a timer), good dynamics, soft running and excellent maneuverability. But the price, I must admit, is not small. However, to buy such a car or not, this is everyone's business.