



650 Serramonte Boulevard
Colma, CA 94014| The Nissan LEAF
Q:Are the components being used to build the battery environmentally sustainable? A:The components of the battery can be reused and/or recycled. We are working on potential opportunities for this. Q:what impact does manufacturing the batteries have? A:The impact of produce the battery and EV is less than or equal to the impact of producing a similar ICE car. Q:will the charger be built into the vehicle? A:To charge, you will simply need to plug in to an appropriate charging station. Q:Will my golf clubs fit in the trunk? A:Yes - the LEAF is a family car with ample passenger and cargo space. Q:What is the estimated time for full charging with 110v, 220v and fast charge stations? A:16-18 hours at 110V, 4-8 hours at 220V (depending on ampage), ~30 minutes to 80% at a quick-charge station. Q:Can you install charge station by youself or have to be installed by a qualified electrician A:Your Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) unit will need to be installed by a professional electrician. Q:What kind of stereo system does Leaf have? Can it play my iPod Touch? A:No details on the exact system yet, but it will have AM, FM, CD, WM3 & MP3 capability with USB for iPods, etc. Q:Is their a waiting list to purchase one? A:Not at the moment. Later, we plan to have an online pre-order system. For now, you can register for update Q:Is it true that the LEAF get rid of all fluids such as coolant, transmission, steering wheel, brake...? A:Most of these funcs are electronic, without fluids or motor oil. It will have brake fluid and washer fluid, tho. Q:Will it be possible to plug in a laptop or other standard device into the vehicle A:The LEAF will have a standard 12V automotive power outlet. Q:How can I become involved in the real world testing of the Leaf? A:When you sign up for updates on the LEAF, you can indicate that you'd like to participate in testing. Q:Will the Leaf be available in automatic and manual transmision? A:There is no transmission in an electric car, but the experience is like driving an automatic. Q:Is there any timer so we can set up at what time the charger start and end? A:You will be able to control the car's functions and set timers from any computer or internet-enabled phone. Q:I heard the Leaf will get 367 mpg. Is this true? If so, how does Nissan manage to do it? A:This is an est. mileage equivalent from a formula for EV efficiency in the Federal Code of Regulations. Q:are electric cars the same as hydrogen cars A:No - hydrogen vehicles use hydrogen combustion or fuel cells. The LEAF is 100% electric and rechargeable. Q:What does the drivetrain look like? AC induction motors? Will it have wheel motors or a differential? A:Inverter, elec. motor and reduction gear set. Output shaft connects via CV joint to hub-and-carrier assembly. Q:What is the acceleration and top speed of this car? A:The LEAF handles and accelerates like a V6 car and has a top speed of up to 90mph. Q:When will the LEAF be available in the U.S.? A:The LEAF will be on the road in some states in 2010. Mass-production will begin in 2012. Q:How long does it take to charge the battery? A:The battery will charge in 4-8 hours on a 220V home charging unit. At quick-charge stations, it will charge to 80% in about 26 minutes. Q:How far can you drive on a single charge? A:The LEAF will have a range of 100 miles per charge under average, everyday driving conditions. Q:Will it have rear camera? Love this feature on my Murano. A:Yes, the rear camera will be available. Q:How much will the LEAF cost? A:At this point, we're unable to give an exact price, but we're targeting a price in the range of other typical family sedans. Q:How much performance will be lost when battery is drained? Would I have to crawl my last 25 miles? My electric drill does that. A:To help you reach a charge point, the LEAF will change its output to extend your range when the battery gets low. Q:Assuming the power steering is electric (vs hydraulic), is there a solid steering shaft, or is it drive-by-wire? A:Steering is drive-by-wire. Q:Towards the end of the battery's 5yr life, will the est. mileage decrease? A:We expect the battery to have a lifespan of about 5 years. By 6 years, it will have decreased to about 80% capacity. Q:When you say competitively priced, what types or cars are you talking about? Luxury, Hybrids, economy...can you give a range? A:The best we can do is say we're targetting lower/mid-segment sedan pricing. We'll give a closer estimate soon. Q:I live in NYC, so traffic is a problem. Does the battery still drain when you are not moving? A:Only if you are using lights, stereo, etc. When you are not moving, no power is being used to "idle." Q:About what would the 100 mile range reduce to if carrying 4 people at 200 pounds each? A:Load and driving style have a small impact, as they do in any car. Range is based on LA4 test cycle and EPA ratings. Nissan LEAF - Preliminary Specs Length: 4445 mm / 175.0 in. Width: 1770 mm / 69.7 in. Height: 1550 mm / 61.0 in. Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in. Performance: Driving range: 160km/100miles (US LA4 mode) Max speed (km/h): over 140km/h - 90mph Motor: Type: AC motor Max power (kW): 80kW Max torque (Nm): 280Nm Battery type: Laminated lithium-ion Total capacity (kWh): 24 Power output (kW): over 90 Energy density (Wh/kg): 140 Power density (kW/kg): 2.5 Number of modules: 48 Charging times: 1.Quick charger DC 50kW (0 to 80%): Less than 30 min 2.Home-use AC200V charger: Less than 8 hrs Battery layout: Under seat and floor |