new 2010 Nissan Leaf - affordable car with electric drive

Here is new Nissan Leaf  : 

Despite the fact that the basis for the development was taken Hatchback Nissan Tiida, Nissan Leaf designed on a completely new platform, designed taking into account the most efficient placement of the batteries. Located under the floor of the cabin, these batteries contain 48 individual lithium-ion modules. The total weight of the battery pack is 270 kg, and the capacity - 24 kW / h. This is sufficient to disperse the Leaf up to 100 km / h in just 10 seconds. Its top speed is 145 km / h.

Concern Nissan is engaged in lithium-ion batteries since 1992, so the cars are able to provide some advantage over similar competing solutions. Thus, the positive electrode cell batteries Nissan uses manganese instead of cobalt or nickel, resulting in batteries are much cheaper and more competitive. It is also worth noting that the battery will be provided to customers to rent rather than sell with the machine, which will significantly reduce the cost of cars. Thus, if the inclusion of batteries in the package would cost at least 6,000 pounds, the price of its long-term lease will not exceed 100 pounds per month

Full charge Nissan Leaf from a 240-volt outlet takes four hours, 110-volt - sixteen hours. In turn, a special three-phase 400-volt device is capable of providing vosmidesyatiprotsentnuyu charge in just 15 minutes.

The five-door hatchback with five seats. The design of the car body is made with regard to the need of low aerodynamic drag.

In Japan, the UK and the car goes on sale next year, and throughout Europe - in 2012. The machine is equipped with electric motor 108 hp (maximum torque is 282 Nm of this), which allows it to pass on a single charge of 160 km. The price a car in the UK is about 20,000 pounds.