2018 Nissan Leaf SL - Specifications
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Brand The name of the manufacturer. | Nissan |
Series The series to which the model belongs. | ZE1 |
Model The model name of the electric car. | Leaf |
Trim The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc. | SL |
Model year The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market. | 2018 |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
Body style The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment. | Hatchback |
Materials Materials used in the vehicle's body construction. | Steel |
Exterior colors Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
Interior colors Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Black Light Grey |
Number of doors Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc. | 5 |
Number of seats Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other. | 5 |
Length The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle. | 176.4 in (inches) 4481 mm (millimeters) |
Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 70.5 in (inches) 1791 mm (millimeters) |
Height The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car. | 61.4 in (inches) 1560 mm (millimeters) |
Wheelbase The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle. | 106.3 in (inches) 2700 mm (millimeters) |
Front track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle. | 60.6 in (inches) 1539 mm (millimeters) |
Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 61.2 in (inches) 1555 mm (millimeters) |
Clearance The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height. | 5.9 in (inches) 150 mm (millimeters) |
Front headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom. | 41.2 in (inches) 1047 mm (millimeters) |
Rear headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom. | 37.3 in (inches) 948 mm (millimeters) |
Front shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors. | 54.3 in (inches) 1379 mm (millimeters) |
Rear shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors. | 52.5 in (inches) 1334 mm (millimeters) |
Front legroom The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger. | 42.1 in (inches) 1069 mm (millimeters) |
Rear legroom The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers. | 33.5 in (inches) 851 mm (millimeters) |
Passenger volume This is the sum of the front and rear passenger volumes. The front passenger volume is calculated by multiplying the front headroom, legroom and shoulder room. The rear passenger volume can be calculated in the same way. If the difference between the shoulder and the hip room is more than 5 inches (125 mm), their average is used for the multiplication. | 2617.0 l (liters) 92.42 ft3 (cubic feet) 2.62 m3 (cubic meters) |
Total volume The total volume of the vehicle is the sum of the front and rear volume or the sum of the all available passenger and cargo volume. | 3285.0 l (liters) 116.01 ft3 (cubic feet) 3.29 m3 (cubic meters) |
Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 668.0 l (liters) 23.59 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.67 m3 (cubic meters) |
Maximum trunk volume The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 850.0 l (liters) 30.02 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.85 m3 (cubic meters) |
Curb weight Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver. | 3509.76 lb (pounds) 1592 kg (kilograms) |
Payload In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment. | 943.58 lb (pounds) 428 kg (kilograms) |
GVWR GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo). | 4453.34 lb (pounds) 2020 kg (kilograms) |
Drag coefficient The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency. | 0.28 Cd (drag coefficient) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
Manufacturer The name of the manufacturer of the electric motor. | Nissan |
Model The model name of the electric motor. | EM57 |
Electric motor type The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous). | Permanent magnet synchronous |
Location of the motor Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car. | Front |
Voltage The electric motor voltage is related to how fast a motor can run. The voltage-rotational speed relationship is proportional one - the higher the voltage, the higher the speed. | 360 V (volts) |
Power The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed. | 110 kW (kilowatts) 147.5 hp (mechanical horsepower) 149.6 ps (metric horsepower) |
Maximum power RPM The electric motor's rotational speed measured in RPM when the motor achieves its maximum power. | 3283 - 9795 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
Torque Torque is the driving force of an electric motor and is the rotational equivalent of a linear force. A typical feature of electric cars is that they get full torque from zero speed. | 320 Nm (newton meters) 32.6 kgm (kilogram meters) 236.0 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
Maximum torque RPM Information about the velocity (rotational speed in RPM) at which the electric motor achieves its maximum torque. The velocity can have an exact value or a range at which the torque is in its peak. | 3283 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use. | Yes |
Driving modes Some manufacturers include software designed driving modes to improve power efficiency and/or range. Information about the available driving modes for this model. | Eco Normal B-mode |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
Top speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 89.5 mph (miles per hour) 144.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. | 7.90 s (seconds) |
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. | 7.50 s (seconds) |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Standard | Range |
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NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) | 234.9 mi / 378.0 km |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | 151.0 mi / 243.0 km |
WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
Standard | Driving | Rating |
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NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) | Combined | 14.6 kWh/100 km |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 17.2 kWh/100 km |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Highway | 21.2 kWh/100 km |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 27.7 kWh/100 mi |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 30.7 kWh/100 mi |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Highway | 34 kWh/100 mi |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Highway | 101 MPGe |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | Combined | 112 MPGe |
EPA (Electric car range and efficiency) | City | 124 MPGe |
WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | Combined | 19.4 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
Energy class Information about the energy class of the electric vehicle. | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
Type of steering mechanism Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car. | Rack and pinion |
Type of power steering Information about the type of power steering used in this model. | Electronic |
Turning circle Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock. | 11 m (meters) 36.09 ft (feet) |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
Type of transmission Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units. | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
Drivetrain Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels). | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Axle ratio The axle ratio a.k.a. final drive ratio of the electric motor. It shows the number of revolutions of the driveshaft needed to spin the axle one complete turn. | 8.1938 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
Front suspension Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Rear suspension Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle. | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
Front brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels. | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Discs |
Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material |
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6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6.5 | J | 17 | - | 45 | Aluminium |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index |
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215/50R17 90V | 215 | 50 | 17 | 90 | V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
Manufacturer The name of the company that has manufactured the battery. | AESC |
Type of rechargeable battery The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours. | 40 kWh (kilowatt hours) |
Number of cells The batteries used by electric cars are usually packs that consist of a certain number of battery cells in different arrangements. Information about the total number of cells in this particular model. | 192 |
Number of modules Battery cells are arranged in different modules that comprise battery packs. Information about the number of modules in this battery. | 24 |
Voltage The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage. | 360 V (volts) |
Energy density In general, energy density shows the energy stored in a certain space per unit volume. In the context of batteries, the energy density is actually the specific energy (energy per unit mass) measured in watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). | 224 Wh/kg (watt-hour per kilogram) |
Weight Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc. | 668 lb (pounds) 303 kg (kilograms) |
Location Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle. | Under the floor, middle |
Cooling Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model. | Air convection (passive) |
Minimum ambient temperature Manufacturer-specified minimum ambient temperature to which the vehicle should not be exposed for more than 24 hours at a time. | -35 °C (degrees Celsius) -31 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
Maximum ambient temperature Manufacturer-specified maximum ambient temperature to which the vehicle should not be exposed for more than 24 hours at a time | 45 °C (degrees Celsius) 113 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
Additional information Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car. | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
Type | Interface | Voltage | Current | Power | |
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EVSE cable | Type 1 (SAE J1772, IEC 61851-1, J Plug, Yazaki) | - | - | 2.3 kW | |
Wall box | Type 1 (SAE J1772, IEC 61851-1, J Plug, Yazaki) | - | - | 6.6 kW | |
Portable cable | Type 1 (SAE J1772, IEC 61851-1, J Plug, Yazaki) | - | - | 7.4 kW | |
Fast charging station | Type 4 (IEC 62196-3 AA, CHAdeMO) | - | - | 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
Name | Interface | Power | Current | Location |
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Onboard charger | Type 1 (SAE J1772, IEC 61851-1, J Plug, Yazaki) | 6.6 kW | - | Front-middle |
Quick charge port | Type 4 (IEC 62196-3 AA, CHAdeMO) | 50 kW | - | Front-middle |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
Type | Battery % | Estimated time (h:m) |
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Fast charging station | 0% - 80% | 00:29 - 00:36 |
Portable cable | 0% - 100% | 06:04 - 06:40 |
Wall box | 0% - 100% | 06:04 - 06:40 |
EVSE cable | 0% - 100% | 17:24 - 26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
Category | Name | Type | |
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- | Cargo area cover | S | |
- | e-Pedal | S | |
- | Tire repair kit | S | |
Safety and assistance | 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts | S | |
Safety and assistance | AEB with pedestrian detection | O | |
Safety and assistance | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Blind Spot Warning (BSW) | O | |
Safety and assistance | Brake Assist | S | |
Safety and assistance | Child safety rear door locks | S | |
Safety and assistance | Child seat upper tether anchor | S | |
Safety and assistance | Electric (E-PKB) parking brake | O | |
Safety and assistance | Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers | S | |
Safety and assistance | Energy-absorbing steering column | S | |
Safety and assistance | Front and rear assist grips | S | |
Safety and assistance | Front and rear crumple zones | S | |
Safety and assistance | Hill start assist | S | |
Safety and assistance | Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) | O | |
Safety and assistance | LATCH | S | |
Safety and assistance | Nissan Advanced Air Bag System | S | |
Safety and assistance | Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | S | |
Safety and assistance | Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts | S | |
Safety and assistance | ProPILOT Assist | O | |
Safety and assistance | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | O | |
Safety and assistance | Side door guard beams | S | |
Safety and assistance | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Traction Control System (TCS) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | S | |
Safety and assistance | Vehicle Security System (VSS) | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | 7-inch color LCD display | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Auxiliary input jack | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Bluetooth | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Bose Premium Audio system | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Digital meter cluster | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | HomeLink Universal Transceiver | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | NissanConnect EV | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | NissanConnect with Navigation | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Palm-shift drive selector | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | SiriusXM Satellite Radio | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | 7 x Speakers | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Streaming audio via Bluetooth | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | Trip computer | S | |
Infotainment and connectivity | USB port | S | |
Air-conditioning | Automatic Temperature Control | S | |
Air-conditioning | Rear HVAC ducts | S | |
Heating | Heater, AC timer | S | |
Heating | Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) | S | |
Seats | 4-way manual front passenger seat | S | |
Seats | 60/40 folding rear seats | S | |
Seats | 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) | S | |
Seats | Front heated seats | S | |
Steering wheel | 3-spoke | S | |
Steering wheel | Audio, Bluetooth switches | S | |
Steering wheel | Cruise control switches | S | |
Steering wheel | Eco-mode switch | S | |
Steering wheel | Heated | S | |
Steering wheel | Leather-wrapped | S | |
Doors and windows | Nissan Intelligent Key | S | |
Doors and windows | Power door locks w/auto locking system | S | |
Doors and windows | Power windows | S | |
Doors and windows | Rear window defroster with timer | S | |
Doors and windows | Remote charge door release | S | |
Doors and windows | Variable intermittent windshield wipers | S | |
Mirrors | Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | S | |
Mirrors | Heated outside mirrors w/ turn signals | S | |
Mirrors | Power remote-controlled outside mirrors | S | |
Lights | Automatic on/off headlights | S | |
Lights | Fog lights | S | |
Lights | High beam assist (HBA) | O | |
Lights | LED daytime running lights | S | |
Lights | LED headlights | S | |
Lights | LED taillights | S | |
Lights | Room lamp | S | |
Upholstery | Leather-appointed seating | S |