In 2009, the Nissan Leaf was unveiled, and in 2010, it was officially launched, making the Nissan Leaf the world's first mass-produced pure electric sedan. The second-generation LEAF, which is currently on sale overseas, was released in 2017, and as of February 2022, the LEAF model has accumulated 21 billion miles worldwide, and global sales have exceeded 6480,000 units, and achieved the achievement of 0 major accidents in batteries.
The third generation of the Nissan Leaf is already in development, and it is expected that the new car will be produced at Nissan's New Delland plant in the United Kingdom, along with the electric Qashqai and Juke. It is understood that the new car will be built on the same CMF-electric vehicle platform as Nissan Ariya Arrow and Renault Megane E-Tech, rather than switching from oil to electricity.
Quick overview of the pros and cons
Advantages: There is a historical inheritance of models, 21 billion miles and 0 major accidents, and a pure electric platform.
Cons: Lack of value for money.
According to car company sources, the all-new generation Leaf will have a lower and sleeker design, and will use the relaxed design inspiration of ARIYA and the Nissan Chill-Out concept car released in 2021. While not many people say that the first two generations of the Leaf are attractive, the third generation will have a more appealing look.
From the perspective of the Chill-Out concept, the third-generation Leaf may continue its design elements, such as the LED light source on both sides, the straighter body waistline, the sleek roof arc, and the crossover coupe SUV shape. If the new car can retain 50% of the design elements of the concept car in series, it will be a major change from the current Leaf model.
It is understood that the third-generation LEAF model will use the advanced battery provided by the Chinese battery company Envision, compared with the old model battery, the energy density is increased by 30%, which can greatly improve the mileage of the new car.