Nissan LEAF sales in the UK continue growing strongly, despite the fact that a major refresh of the model will likely be released within a year or so. During the month of November, the LEAF was actually the fastest growing model, by sales numbers, in the whole of the UK’s competitive C-segment (small family car segment).
Major auto manufacturers are doing practically nothing to advertise the plug-in electric vehicles that they sell, whether in California (as compliance vehicles) or elsewhere, according to a new study commissioned by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM).
The global Nissan Leaf EV fleet has, to date, travelled a total a more than 3 billion kilometers (~1.863 billion miles), according to a new press release from the company. This relates to the curtailment of around 500 million kilograms (~1.1025 billion lbs) of carbon dioxide emissions to date, the company claims.
The Italian energy giant Enel, the Austrian utility company Verbund, and the auto manufacturers Renault, Nissan, BMW, and VW Group Italia are partnering for the buildout of a new electric vehicle fast-charging network in Italy and Austria, according to a new press release from the partnership.
It’s that time of year when one might notice that the weather does impact Nissan Leaf range — or the range of any electric car. The cold is one thing, but there are other matters to consider as well if you are considering an electric car.
One week ago, thanks to a reader tip, I published about a tremendous group buy discount on Nissan LEAFs in Kansas and Missouri, which brought the price of a new Nissan LEAF as low as $11,510 after incentives (the $7,500 federal tax credit and a $10,000 group buy discount). Turns out, this isn’t the only such deal in the United States. Commenters noted that almost identical offers are on the table in Colorado and Texas. The discounts run through December 31 and January 3, respectively.
Future electric vehicle offerings from Renault and Nissan will share a common platform — with powertrains and basic “underpinnings” being the same, but styling and optioning being different — going by recent comments from the senior vice president of Renault-Nissan BV (the strategic management unit).
One of our readers, Bill Kalahurka, commented last week: “I just bought a 2017 Leaf yesterday! I was on the list for the Model 3, but then my local utility company (Kansas City Power and Light) started offering a $10,000 incentive for Nissan Leafs. After the KCPL rebate and the federal tax credit, I got a brand new Leaf for about 16,400 bucks! I am no longer a bystander in the EV revolution; I’m in the game, baby!”
BMW cars with a plug, electric motor, and battery are now approximately 1 out of every 16 BMW USA passenger car sales (6.4% of such sales), based on November’s sales split. That includes sales from 3 fully electric and plug-in hybrid BMW models: the BMW i3, BMW i8, and BMW 330e. The BMW X5 xDrive 40e was not included in this calculation since it falls under BMW’s “light trucks” category.
I recently thought of how little I knew when I first leased the Nissan Leaf — a snap decision after years of trying to drop my gas car for a bicycle and pedestrian life. Considering the impulse of my choice and the risk involved, I’m happy I was right on. Having support and conviction from my oh so well educated family members helped me know I could trust the decision. If your family is not filled with clean air EV advocates, climate hawks, and early adopters, I thought to make this list for you. Below are 5 (or 10) things to do to get ready for your 1st electric car.
