2025 Nissan Leaf
What, you don't know the Nissan Leaf? Then you're not very well-versed in the recent history of electromobility. This Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family Car came onto
the market in 2010. It played a key role in opening this up to its first buyers.
It was characterized by a peculiar nose with the flap for charging and a hint of a notchback despite its large tailgate. Back then, it also had charging capabilities for the CHAdeMO standard. This was becoming
less common in Europe, not more. Nissan stuck with it and lost.
After all, 700,000 Leafs have been sold worldwide in two generations. The current, third generation can be charged with CCS. It's still a family car, though perhaps not for longer vacations. Whether it comes
anywhere close to its former success will likely depend on the price.
It certainly has what it takes. It looks pleasing, not overly progressive, has an electrically tinted panoramic roof, always comes with at least LED headlights, two 17.3-inch screens, and is solidly built. It's a
platform not only of the larger Ariya, but also for Renault's Megane and Scenic.
The electrical specifications aren't all that different from its predecessor, except for the charging options and the fact that two different battery sizes are now available. It's also 14 cm shorter, but presumably
better in terms of space utilization.
The significantly improved drag coefficient is remarkable despite the shorter length. In addition to the slanted hood, the rear is striking, lacking windshield wipers but with a wind deflector and the 'two plus
three' lights, which in Japanese refer to the brand name 'Nissan'.
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