The World's First Affordable Electric Car

In these times of conservation and preserving our natural resources, every company is out to try and find their niche in this ever-growing market. From household cleaners to organic produce, everywhere you turn now you can find something that is either better for the environment or healthier for you as a general rule. Nowhere has this become more apparent than in the car industry where it seems very company has come up with their own concept car, hoping to gain a foothold into this growing industry. One company will soon be releasing what is termed to be the world's first affordable electric car and that is the Nissan Leaf. Let us take a look at the Leaf and what it brings to the table to entice consumers to get on board.

As mentioned above, the Nissan Leaf is the first affordable electric car on the market but it will also have the double bonus of zero emissions. Gone will be the days of having to have your car emissions tested before you can register it again will your Motor Vehicle branch. It will also be the first to be mass-produced by a car manufacturer, which is a big step when you consider they feel the technology is both stable as well as saleable enough for a large rollout. The Leaf that will be produced will not be one of those tiny box vehicles that you and your buddy could ride in but a family of four would have no use for. No, this Leaf is being manufactured to be able to fix a group of five inside of it, a vast improvement that the consumer would be sure to take note of.

Surely one of the first things you’re thinking when you look at it is "What makes it run". Well as you might expect from an electric car, it runs on batteries, but not your normal everyday Diehard. The Leaf is powered by compact lithium-ion batteries, which give it the capacity to produce up to 90 kilowatts of power while its electric motor will be able to provide 80 kilowatts of power. What does that mean for the layperson in terms of how far can they go or how long it takes to charge up the vehicle? Well the Leaf has improved on some numbers from other models that have come out in the same class. Its range on a full charge comes in at around 100 miles which would be find for a driver with a typical commute to and from work. If you use the quick charger for the Leaf you can get these batteries fully charged in a time span of around 30 to 40 minutes. If your going to be using a normal charger from your typical 200 volt home outlet then your looking at more of the overnight routine which will take eight hours to reach full charge capacity. Either way, impressive numbers to consider.

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