Electric vehicles are often criticized, mainly because of their operating range, described by many as inadequate. Strangely, Nissan doesn’t see the point in developing models that can go the distance, so to speak – and has proof to back its opinion up.
According to the automaker’s data, LEAF owners travel an average of 60 kilometres per day and only use up half of the available energy when the car is fully charged. At the end of a typical day, the batteries are still so full that charging times vary between just two and three hours on a 240-volt outlet.
Consequently, Nissan believes a model like the LEAF doesn’t limit people’s mobility options in the least.
Studies conducted by the American government show that 72% of drivers travel less than 64 km per day, leading the automaker to believe that currently there is no real need for extended-range EVs.
It looks like Nissan won’t be emulating Tesla and its Model S and developing 300-600 km models any time soon!
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According to the automaker’s data, LEAF owners travel an average of 60 kilometres per day and only use up half of the available energy when the car is fully charged. At the end of a typical day, the batteries are still so full that charging times vary between just two and three hours on a 240-volt outlet.
Consequently, Nissan believes a model like the LEAF doesn’t limit people’s mobility options in the least.
Studies conducted by the American government show that 72% of drivers travel less than 64 km per day, leading the automaker to believe that currently there is no real need for extended-range EVs.
It looks like Nissan won’t be emulating Tesla and its Model S and developing 300-600 km models any time soon!