Specs and Info

Timing of order-related events

:Nissan Leaf Apr 20, 2011: Nissan announces that it will reopen reservations, first “in the launch states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Washington”. Individuals who already have registered on the Nissan LEAF website “340,000 potential owners” will be placed first in line to purchase a Nissan LEAF. The sequence of events in […]

Interior

Air conditioning, Heating

Information Heating Cooling Misc How-Tos Problems/Issues :Nissan Leaf __toc__ Information Heating The LEAF’s heating system is similar to that of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine except for the source of the heat. An internal combustion engine generates heat which is extracted by coolant (water and antifreeze). The hot coolant then circulates through a […]

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Tax Incentives, Rebates

:Nissan Leaf Federal Income Tax Credit Information, References : Base incentive amount: $2500. Plus: $417, plus “$417 for each kilowatt hour of capacity in excess of 5 kilowatt hours, … not to exceed $5000“: $5000.(The Nissan Leaf’s battery has a capacity of 24 kwH.) Total: $7500. “Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and […]

Interior

Body/Appearance – Interior

: Nissan Leaf __toc__ Info LEAF seat covers by “Seat Covers Unlimited”. Pics of LEAFs with Wet Okole seat covers: Wet Okole seat covers: gray with red piping, red embroidered “LEAF”. Interwiki: mnl++ Dark gray surrounds with light gray center Interwiki: mnl++ Light gray with white piping Interwiki: mnl++ Light gray seat covers with blue […]

Wheels, Tires, Brakes

Nissan Leaf Wheels, Tires

Information Specifications, dimensions Alignment Spare tire U.S. market Non-U.S. Market Spare tire & jack options Snow Tires Miscellaneous How-Tos Aftermarket Wheel Fitments Nissan Leaf 2nd Generation 2018 – 17 inch wheels 18 inch wheels Nissan Leaf 1st Generation 2010-2017 Replacement Tires Michelin Defenders Reviews Michelin X-Tour A/S HT Bridgeston Ecopia Replacement Tires Nokian WR-G3 Low […]

Exterior

Drivetrain

Information Power Train Efficiency Bugs/Issues :Nissan Leaf __toc__ Information See “Specs” for engine specifications. Transmission Nissan LEAF Service Manual, page TM-21: Reduction gear model: RE1F61A Overall gear ratio: 7.937 Number of teeth: Input gear: 17 Main gear (in/out): 31/17 Final gear: 74 To put the transmission into neutral, push mouse shifter to the left and […]

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Miscellaneous

Pics Pics of tinted LEAFs Videos Miscellaneous Miscellaneous :Nissan Leaf __TOC__ Pics Black LEAF w/ 18×8 wheels Interwiki: mnl++: black Advanti Denaro B2 18×8 wheels and Kumho Ecsta SPT 215/40-18 tires: Nissan NISMO LEAF concept racer at the New York Auto Show 2011 LEAF with 16×7 ET20 10.5 lbs. Rays wheels, stock suspension Interwiki: mnl++ […]

Reviews

Road tests

: Nissan Leaf __TOC__ Road tests LEAF wind tunnel test showing headlight deflecting airflow around side mirror Interwiki: mnl++ 0-60 runs timed by CAN bus data: 9.17 secs with traction control on, 9.21 secs with traction control off. Video showing a LEAF being tested: Driven through 12″ (300 mm) of water, at walking speed, for […]

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Weight

According to these pics of leaf vehicle stickers: the Leaf’s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is 4,322 lbs, with GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) of 2,203 lbs for the front axle and 2,129 lbs for the back. (Note that the numbers do not add up!) Also, the Leaf has a load capacity of 860 lbs […]