2011 Nissan Leaf

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Monday, 09 August 2010 09:24

By consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com

The 2011 Nissan Leaf is the first electric car from this Japanese automaker. This 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback runs exclusively on electric power. It uses a 107-horsepower electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack.

Nissan claims a maximum driving range of 100 miles. The car plugs into either a quick charger, which can fill the battery to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes, or a 220-volt household outlet, which can fully charge the battery in 8 hours.

The Leaf comes only with a single-speed transmission that functions like an automatic. Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags.

Available features should include a touchscreen infotainment system, a charging timer, and the ability to control charging and vehicle systems from a cell phone. We have not yet tested the 2011 Nissan Leaf.

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