Tech: Specs for 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus

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This is the latest information on the new 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus, which we just reviewed here.

Mechanical

Mechanical and Platform

S
SV
SL
High-response 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor (EM57) S
62 kWh laminated lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, 192 cells S
214 horsepower @ TBD rpm S
250 lb-ft of torque @ 800 – 4,000 rpm S
6.6 kW onboard charger (6.0 kW output)

Charging time1 (est.)              240V ~ 11.5 hrs

Quick Charge 45 min to 80%

S

 

 

S

S

 

 

S

S

 

 

S

Portable charge cable (120V / 240V EVSE) S
Range2: EPA-estimated range – 226 miles (Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Actual range will vary depending upon driving/charging habits, speed, conditions, weather, temperature, and battery age) S
Dedicated EV platform S
Battery housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution S
Li-ion battery pack warranty3 – 8 years or 100,000 miles against defects; 8 years or 100,000 miles against excessive capacity loss S
Emissions Tier3Bin0/CFV ZEV, ILEV (Fed), ZEV (CAL)
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
Only a little hint about the big battery

Transmission and Drive System

Drive configuration Front-wheel drive
Transmission type Single speed reducer
Shifter style Shift-by-wire drive selector
Final drive ratio (:1) 8.193
Hill Start Assist S
e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) S
3 Drive Modes:
Normal S
Eco-Mode – Increased regenerative braking, assists in limiting motor output and reduces HVAC power output S
B-mode – Engages regenerative braking more aggressively while decelerating S

Brakes

S
SV
SL
Cooperative Regenerative brakes Electrically-driven Intelligent Brake
4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes S
Front 11.14” x 1.1” vented disc
Rear 11.5” x 0.63” vented disc
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S
Brake Assist S
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S
Parking brake Manual, foot pedal

Electric (E-PKB)

S

S

O

S

O

Steering

S
SV
SL
Type Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power-steering
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb, ft.) 34.8 36.1 36.1
Steering Wheel

 

3-spoke

Manual tilt

Leather-wrapped

Heated

S

S

S

S

S

O

S

S

S

S

Cruise control switches

Audio, Bluetooth® switches

Eco-mode switch

S

S

S

Suspension

Front Type Independent MacPherson strut w/ coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Type Torsion beam with integrated stabilizer bar

Body/Chassis

Type Unibody
Primary materials Corrosion-resistant high strength steel

Wheels & Tires

S
SV
SL
Wheels
16-inch aluminum-alloy S
17-inch aluminum-alloy, machined finish S S
Tires
All-season 205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia S
All-season 215/50R17 Michelin Energy Saver S S
Tire repair kit – Mounted in trunk S

Exterior Features

S
SV
SL
Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors S
Heated outside mirrors O O
Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals S
Chrome outside door handles S
Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser S
Aerodynamic halogen headlights S S
Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights O S
LED Daytime Running Lights O S
Automatic on/off headlights S
High Beam Assist (HBA) O S
Fog lights S S
LED taillights S
Center high-mounted stop light S
Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear bumpers S
Rear spoiler S
Fixed roof antenna S
Charge port light and lock S
Quick charge port S S S

Interior

S
SV
SL
5-passenger seating capacity S
6-way manual driver’s seat S S
8-way power driver’s seat (with 2-way lumbar) O S
4-way manual front passenger seat S
Bio Suede PET material S S
Leather-appointed seating S
Front heated seats O O S
60/40 folding rear seats S
Rear HVAC ducts O O S
Passenger seat pockets S
Remote charge door release S
Digital meter cluster S
Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range) S
Front and rear assist grips S

Audio/Navigation

S
SV
SL
AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability, 6 speakers, 8.0-inch color LCD display S S
Bose® Premium Audio system with 7 speakers S
HD Radio S S
Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod® and other devices S
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio S
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) S
NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ S
NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ – with Nissan navigation system with voice guidance 7.0-inch color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ and SiriusXM® Traffic (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® S S
NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately S S
NissanConnect EV (telematics) – allows remote connection to vehicle, including monitoring battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event and turn on HVAC system (no-charge subscription required) S S

Instrumentation

Digital gauges

 

Battery temperature

Power meter

Remaining energy gauge

Capacity level gauge

Distance to empty display

Eco indicator

Outside temperature gauge

ProPILOT Assist status

Convenience Features

S
SV
SL
Cruise control S
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) S S
Nissan Intelligent Keyâ„¢ with Push Button Start and charge port door release S
Power windows with driver’s side one-touch auto up/down S
Power door locks w/auto locking system S
Cupholders – 2 in center console S
Bottle holders – 4 (door panels) S
Sun visors with extension S
Glove compartment S
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System S
Variable intermittent windshield wipers S
Rear window defroster with timer S
Room lamp S
12-volt power outlet (1 on IP) S
Automatic Temperature Control S
Heater, AC timer S
Charging timer – set desired charge time S
Center console storage S
Hybrid heater system – (heat pump) O S
Cargo area cover O O S
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror O S
RearView Monitor S S
Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) S
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver O S
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant S
Rear Door Alert (RDA) S

Safety & Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor S
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags S
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection S
Seatbelts 3-point ALR/ELR

Pretensioners

Load-limiters

All (including inboard)(driver ELR only)

Front

Front

Passive Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column S
Zone Body construction with front & rear crumple zones S
Side door guard beams S

Active Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) S
Traction Control System (TCS) S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S

Safety, Security and Driving Aids

S
SV
SL
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System S
Vehicle Security System (VSS) S
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) S
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection O S
ProPILOT Assist O S
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) O S
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) O S
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) S
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) O S

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase 106.3 in.
Overall Length 176.4 in.
Overall Width 70.5 in.
Overall Height 61.4 in.
Track width front/rear 60.6/61.2 in.
Ground clearance 5.9 in.
Angle of approach 16.3° 16.7° 16.7°
Angle of departure 25.0° 25.9° 25.9°
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.28

Interior

Seating Capacity 5 passengers
Front

 

Headroom

Legroom

Hip room

Shoulder room

41.2 in.

42.1 in.

51.7

54.3

Rear

 

Headroom

Legroom

Hip room

Shoulder room

37.3 in.

33.5 in.

50.0 in.

52.5 in.

Passenger compartment volume 92.4 ft.3
Cargo volume 2nd row upright

2nd row folded

23.6 ft3

30.0 ft3

Total volume 116.0 ft3

Weights (lbs) & Capacities

S
SV
SL
Front 2,131 2,151 2,173
Rear 1,649 1,659 1,681
Total 3,780 3,811 3,853
Weight distribution (f/r) 56/44
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 4,751

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy

City (MPGe) TBD
Highway (MPGe) TBD
Combined (MPGe) TBD
Classification Midsize

Options & Packages

S
SV
SL
S All Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, rear heater ducts O
SV All Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, rear heater ducts, hybrid heater O
SV PLUS Technology Package: ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold, 8-way power driver’s set with 2-way lumber, auto-dimming inside mirror, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, LED headlights, LED Signature Daytime Running Lights, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Electric Parking Brake (ePKB), High Beam Assist (HBA), Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) O
Kick Plates: Replaces standard equipment O O O
Cargo Cover: Removable cargo cover O O
  1. Charging times and range estimates may vary depending on driving/charging habits, weather, temperature and battery age.
  2. EPA range for Nissan Leaf S Plus only. Actual range will vary with trim levels, options and driving conditions; see Customer Disclosure Form for details.
  3. The limited Leaf lithium-ion battery warranty includes coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for 8 years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) as well as protection against capacity loss below 9 bars of capacity (out of 12) as shown on the Leaf’s capacity gauge for a period of 8 years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). For complete information concerning coverage, conditions and exclusions, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual New Vehicle Limited Warranty booklet.

 

S – Standard

O – Optional

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Gary Lieber

Gary Lieber is a Road Test & Technology editor at Clean Fleet Report. Gary is a Silicon Valley technology veteran, having spent more than 20 years as an executive at Apple and Microsoft. He is a life-long technologist, club racer and gearhead. He has written about cars for the last 10 years, focusing on battery electric cars, autonomous vehicles and the technologies behind them. He is an organizer of Silicon Valley Reinvents the Wheel, founder of the San Francisco Bay Leaf Owners Association, former Concours Chairman for the Porsche Club of America and currently serves as Vice President of Communications for the Western Automotive Journalists.
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