The Nissan LEAF continues to be the best-selling 100-percent electric vehicle in the U.S. and the world, with more than 100,000 units sold in the U.S. and more than 238,000 units worldwide (as of fall 2016).
For 2017, Nissan provides best-in-class range across all trim levels by offering the 30 kWh battery that was previously only available on LEAF SV and SL grades. Along with the 100-mile plus range, the 30 kWh battery can be quick-charged to 80 percent (from the low battery charge warning) in about 30 minutes. Charging on a home charging system (Level 2, 240V) is estimated to take about six hours with the 6.6 kW onboard charger.
The 30 kWh battery design adds capacity without increasing battery package size by improving the cell structure of the laminated lithium-ion battery cells. Improved electrode material with revised chemistry results in higher power density and enhanced battery durability upon charge and discharge. The 30 kWh battery’s modules contain eight cells per module (192 cells total). Unlike conventional cylindrical batteries, the thin, compact laminated cells offer more flexibility in packaging and design applications.
All 2017 LEAF models feature a high-response, 80kW AC synchronous motor that generates 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque, providing a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that consumers often expect from traditional, gasoline-powered vehicles. Unlike internal combustion engine-equipped vehicles, LEAF has no tailpipe, which means there is no emission of CO2 or other greenhouse gases. All LEAF models include three drive modes: Normal, Eco-Mode and B-Mode.
Nissan offers a limited warranty2 covering defects in materials or workmanship for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the lithium-ion battery pack. Nissan also provides a limited warranty against battery capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for the first eight years or 100,000 miles for all models.
The 2017 Nissan LEAF offers the space and range to meet every day needs while also providing an exceptional value proposition due to zero spending on gas, lower maintenance costs and a starting price after tax incentives competitive with a comparable gas-powered car.
The distinctive exterior styling is characterized by sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting halogen headlights. LED low beam headlights and fog lights are standard on LEAF SL models. The headlights split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, reducing wind noise and drag.
Other exterior features include standard rear spoiler, flat underbody with rear diffuser and aerodynamically shaped LED taillights. The charge port is hidden under a small door located in the front of the vehicle, with a standard light and door lock feature. The five-door hatchback design also features chrome door handles, aerodynamic outside mirrors and a large greenhouse to provide a bright interior environment. The aerodynamic design results in a low coefficient of drag of just 0.28.
Inside, the digital instrument panel includes a speedometer, battery temperature gauge, power meter, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge, distance-to-empty display and drive mode indicator. A percent state-of-charge display is featured in the trip computer. LEAF SV and SV models also display “reachable area,” as well as showing a selection of nearby charging stations on the NissanConnect info screen.
All grade levels include standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and RearView Monitor. Nissan’s advanced Around View® Monitor3, which helps provide a virtual 360-degree view of objects around the vehicle, is offered as part of the Premium Package for SV and SL grades. The Premium Package also includes the seven-speaker Energy Efficient Series Bose® premium audio system.
For 2017, LEAF SV and SL grades include standard NissanConnectSM with Navigation– featuring a 7.0-inch color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, HD radio, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel LinkTM for weather, fuel prices, movie listings, stock info and sports (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately). The charging screen information is automatically updated every time the ignition is turned on and with every 12 miles of driving.
The NissanConnect EV system (no-charge subscription required), which is also standard on SV and SL grades, allows remote connection to the vehicle, providing monitoring of battery state-of-charge, start charging event control and turning on the heating and air conditioning system prior to entering the vehicle.
Nissan LEAF safety features include six air bags, four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS).
LEAF is assembled in the U.S. at Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, with battery assembly taking place next door in Nissan’s Battery Assembly Plant.
Highlights of the 2017 Nissan LEAF include:
Body
- Body designed for aerodynamic efficiency with 0.28 coefficient of drag
- 106.3-inch wheelbase, 175.0-inch overall length, 69.7-inch width, 61.0-inch height
- Standard rear spoiler, flat underbody with rear diffuser
- Aerodynamically shaped headlights (standard LED low beam on SL grade) designed to help reduce drag and wind noise
- Slim-type aerodynamic LED taillights
- Available fog lights (standard on SL)
- Available automatic on/off headlights (standard on SL)
- Body-color front and rear bumpers
- Charge ports located above front grille
- Standard charge port light and door lock
- Portable trickle charge cable (110V)
- Available photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (standard on SL)
- Available dual power remote-controlled heated outside mirrors (standard on SV, SL)
- Chrome outside door handles
- Fixed vortex-shedding roof antenna
- Eight available exterior colors: Forged Bronze, Coulis Red, Deep Blue Pearl, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Glacier White and Pearl White
Motor and Driveline
- Front motor/front-wheel drive
- Single speed gear reducer
- Battery housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution
- Laminated 30 kWh lithium-ion battery with 24 compact, eight-cell modules
- High-response 80kW AC synchronous motor
- 107 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque
- 3.6 kW onboard charger (LEAF S)
- Available 6.6 kW onboard charger that reduces 240V charging time to about 6 hours for a full charge (standard on SV and SL, optional on S)
- 107-mile EPA estimated range on a fully charged 30 kWh battery (battery capacity decreases with time and use; actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature and battery age)
- Available Quick Charge Port – allows charging to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes at fast-charging stations (standard on SV and SL, optional on S)
- Shift-by-wire drive selector
- Three standard drive modes: Normal, Eco-Mode and B-Mode
- Standard Hill Start Assist
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Torsion beam rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar
- Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering
- Regenerative braking system, allowing LEAF to produce its own electric energy for storage in its battery
- Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- 16-inch steel wheels with full covers with 205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia all-season tires (S grade)
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/50R17 Michelin Energy Saver all-season tires (SV, SL grades)
- Tire repair kit
Interior Features
- Modern interior design with “floating” C-stack
- Five-passenger seating capacity
- Six-way manual driver’s seat, four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- Available seat fabric partially made with bio suede PET materials (SV)
- Available leather-appointed seating (SL)
- Heated front seats
- Available heated rear seats (SL)
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
- Available heated leather-wrapped steering wheel (SV and SL)
- Rear HVAC duct
- Available passenger seat pockets (SV and SL)
- High quality gauges with unique EV-IT design for intuitive communication with driver
- Digital gauges: Speedometer, battery temperature, power meter, remaining energy gauge, capacity level gauge, distance to empty display, Eco indicator, outside temperature gauge
- Standard trip computer (percent state-of-charge, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range)
- Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
- Available hybrid heater system (standard on SV and SL)
- Center console storage
- Palm shifter
- AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM playback capability and four speakers (S), standard six-speaker system on SV and SL
- Available seven-speaker Energy Efficient Series Bose® premium audio system (SV and SL)
- Auxiliary input jack and USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices
- Standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start
- Power windows with driver’s window one-touch auto up/down
- Power door locks with auto locking feature
- Remote charge door release
- Two cupholders (front center console), four bottle holders (door panels)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- 12-volt power outlet
- Front and rear assist grips
- Floor and trunk carpeting
- Available cargo cover (standard on SL)
- Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Standard NissanConnect with (S model)
- Available NissanConnect with Navigation (standard on SV and SL)
- Available NissanConnect EV, allowing for remote connection to vehicle – monitor battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event, turn on HVAC system (standard on SV and SL)
- Standard Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant4
- Standard SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- Available HD Radio (standard on SV and SL)
- Standard Roadside Assistance program (no charge for 36 months)
- Available HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (standard on SL)
- Standard RearView Monitor
- Available Around View® Monitor (optional on SV and SL)
- Two available interior colors – Black (S, SV, SL) and Light Gray (SV)
Safety and Security
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
- Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
- Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
- Three-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters
- Child seat upper tether anchor
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
- Child safety rear door locks
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Side door guard beams
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Vehicle Security System (VSS)
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered as three well-equipped models: Nissan LEAF S, LEAF SV and LEAF SL
- Vehicles and batteries assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee
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- 2017 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate Nissan LEAF 2017 S, SV SL Trim: 2017 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 124 city, 101 highway. Based on EPA formula of 33.7 kW/hour equal to one gallon of gasoline energy, EPA rated the LEAF® equivalent to 124 MPGe measured as gasoline fuel efficiency in city driving, and 101 MPGe in highway driving. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions — use for comparison only. 2017 EPA range of 107 miles.
- For complete information concerning coverage, conditions and exclusions, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet.
- Parking aid/convenience feature. Cannot completely eliminate blind spots. May not detect every object and does not warn of moving objects. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle.
- Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.