Nissan has officially unveiled the new 2018 Leaf and
it looks like the other Nissan vehicles in the front with the boomerang
headlights and style. It’s much better looking than the Leaf in previous
versions making it more mainstream. The big feature of the EV is that Nissan
claims a 150 mile driving range per charge. Nissan says that in the 2019 model
year a version with a more powerful motor and larger battery will debut.
That version should be able to drive further per
charge. The car has the Nissan e-Pedal that allows the driver to operate the
car without using the brake pedal. The car will come to a full stop, even on a
hill, and won’t move again until the throttle is pressed.
Nissan also integrates the ProPILOT system that
helps reduce driver workload in certain conditions by handling acceleration,
steering, and braking. Nissan notes that the system is a hands on system
needing the driver to remain alert. Pricing will start at US$ 29,990, US$ 690
less than the 2017 Leaf starting price. It will be on sale in early 2018 in all
50 states.
