Nissan has turned the Leaf electric hatchback into a rugged emergency response car that can be deployed to restore power following natural disasters. Dubbed the Re-Leaf, the off-roadish concept acts as a mobile power supply to aid the recovery process, with an integrated energy management system that can run medical equipment, communications, lights and even power tools.
The Re-Leaf features two weatherproof
sockets on the outside, with 110 to 230 volts, and a third one mounted in the
boot. According to the automaker, it can provide the electricity to power an
average European household for around six days, or it can be used to operate an
electric jackhammer, pressure ventilation fan, intensive care medical
ventilator or 100-watt flood light for 24 hours.
Finished in a unique color scheme, the
Re-Leaf rides 70 mm higher than the regular Leaf and features 90 mm
front and 130 mm rear wider tracks. Custom wheel arches have been
added, as well as underbody protection, mud flaps and 17-inch motorsport
wheels, shod in all-terrain tires.
The concept has a roof-mounted LED light
bar, 32-inch LED screen that extends with a pullout desk from the boot and
increased load area when removing the rear seats and a leveled floor, separated
from the front by a cage.