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2022 Nissan Leaf Performance

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2022 Leaf Performance

Current EV owners will already know about the addictive performance characteristics of an electric vehicle. An EV delivers all of its power instantaneously, which makes for spirited acceleration. Independent testing has shown that it is possible to get a Leaf from 0 to 60 mph in less than eight seconds. That's not that brisk, but the way the power is delivered messes with your mind and tricks you into believing that it's faster. The great thing about the immediate acceleration is that you never have to wonder whether you have enough power to exploit a gap in the traffic. No need to wait for a turbo to spool, or to gear down. Just press on the throttle and presto - gap exploited. An impressive top speed is definitely not the aim here, but at least when the Leaf is hustling along on the highway, there's still enough power in reserve to pass slower-moving traffic. Keep in mind that regular exploitation of all the power will drain the batteries faster.

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Engine and Transmission

Base and SV models are powered by a 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor developing 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. It's mated to a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery. The Leaf is front-wheel-drive only, and the power is sent to the front axle via a single-speed transmission. Another brilliant feature is the e-Pedal, which has two regenerative braking modes. The first allows for coasting without any interference, while the second uses the motor's resistance to slow the car down. Once you're familiar with the second, you can easily drive about without touching the brakes. Plus models are equipped with a 160 kW unit that offers 214 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. It also comes with a bigger 62 kWh battery. Both range and acceleration are improved. These models feel properly hot hatch fast. Nissan includes a 120-/240-volt portable charger on all trims from this year. This can be plugged into any 240-volt wall outlet with no need for a charging box. Cars with the 40-kWh battery get a 50-kW quick-charge port and Plus cars with the 62-kWh battery get a 100-kW charge port that charges faster.

2022 Nissan Leaf Performance Specs

Nissan Leaf TrimsNissan Leaf EnginesNissan Leaf HorsepowerNissan Leaf TransmissionsNissan Leaf DrivetrainsNissan Leaf MPG/MPGENissan Leaf Range SElectric147 hp @ 3282 rpmSingle Speed AutomaticFWD111 MPGE150 miles SVElectric147 hp @ 3282 rpmSingle Speed AutomaticFWD111 MPGE150 miles S PLUSElectric214 hpSingle Speed AutomaticFWD108 MPGE226 miles SV PLUSElectric214 hpSingle Speed AutomaticFWD104 MPGE215 miles SL PLUSElectric214 hpSingle Speed AutomaticFWD104 MPGE215 miles

2022 Leaf Gas Mileage

Although some electric vehicles are managing to inch their way closer to the range offered by traditional internal combustion cars, the Leaf is not one of them. In standard guise, it has EPA-estimated mileage figures of 123/99/111 MPGe for city/highway/combined cycles. The mid-spec model does 118/97/108 MPGe, while the 62 kWh-battery-equipped top-end Plus trims are the least frugal at 114/94/104 MPGe. The Plus model does have a longer range thanks to its larger battery, though, and the EPA estimates it will go up to 226 miles on a single charge. Models with the 40 kWh battery will do 149 miles. Real-world driving usually leads to a drop in these figures, and there are several things that you have no control over that can drop the range even further, such as cold weather. While this range is useful and should suit most city-bound folk, it's disappointing when measured against the Tesla 3 Long Range, which offers 353 miles between recharges. Charging at a Quick Charging station will see the larger 62-kWh battery back at 80% within 45 minutes at the new 100-kW fast-charging rate - or an hour at 50 kW - but filling it back up at home with a standard charger is an overnight affair. It's worth keeping in mind that an electric automobile like the Leaf is not meant to be driven in the same way as fossil-fueled cars. You don't drive an EV until it's drained and then charge it back up. It's more like a smartphone. You use it for a day and plug it back in when you get home. In a perfect world, it means you always start the day with a fully charged car.

2022 Nissan Leaf Fuel Capacity

Nissan Leaf TrimsSSVS PLUSSV PLUSSL PLUS Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy (Cty/Hwy)123/99123/99118/97114/94114/94 Nissan Leaf Hybrid Battery Capacity40 kWh40 kWh62 kWh62 kWh62 kWh Nissan Leaf Charge Time35 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.75 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V35 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.75 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V11 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 1 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V11 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 1 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V11 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 1 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V Now Buzzing First Drive 2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: A Tale Of Two Hybrids Sports Cars 2023 BMW M2 Coming With Optional Center-Lock Wheels Electric Vehicles Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Production-Ready Rear End Tuning 700-Horsepower 2023 Nissan Z By AMS Performance Hits Nine-Second Quarter Mile Crash Watch A Seventh-Gen Toyota Hilux Truck Launch Into The Air After Losing Control Electric Vehicles Rivian Angers R1T Customers By Removing A Desirable Feature From The Electric Truck LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top