Top rating with Green NCAP

Nissan’s Leaf e+ has secured a five-star rating following its Green NCAP assessment securing.

Established to promote the development of vehicles that are clean, energy efficient and kind to the environment, Green NCAP awarded the Leaf e+ a string of exceptional scores across its three testing parameters.

Put through its paces in real-world and laboratory tests according to thorough clean air, greenhouse gas and energy-efficiency standards, the zero-emissions model achieved a perfect rating in the first two assessments.

Underscoring the intelligent design of the fully electric 62kWh powertrain, the Leaf e+ secured 9.9 out of 10 for its “impressive” energy-efficiency performance with Green NCAP highlighting its innovative e-pedal with regenerative energy technology.

“Since the model’s launch as the first mass-market electric vehicle in 2010, the Leaf has made sustainable, zero-emissions mobility an attainable reality for hundreds of thousands of customers,” says Marco Fioravanti, vice-president of product planning for Nissan’s AMIEO region, which is made up of Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe including Russia and Oceania.

Dave Moss, senior vice-president of research and development, adds: “The maximum five-star rating for the LEAF e+ awarded by Green NCAP is a powerful testament to the quality of the product, and the extensive expertise Nissan has gained throughout a decade of innovation in electrification.”

As the culmination of 10 years of development for the Leaf, the e+ model offers a blend of efficient electric power and intelligent driver-assistance technologies.

Its 62kWh powertrain yields up to 385km of range under the WLTP combined cycle, while its e-pedal allows drivers to accelerate, decelerate and stop using one pedal to maximise efficiency on the move. 

Customers can enhance energy efficiency further with the model’s B and ECO mode functionalities. These combine to maximise regenerative braking, optimise power output and conserve energy to provide confidence and reassurance on longer journeys.