After all the interest that Nissan was successful at gathering for its Leaf model, the company has surprisingly taken a call to discontinue this model, as reported by a new report.
The decision may not seem so startling if we consider that what Leaf was using was old technology. It carried the small 24kWh and 30kWh batteries which weren’t assisted with the modern battery-protecting cooling technology. You may want to argue that the newer generation of Nissan Leaf did carry some upgrades like the 40kWh and 62 kWh batteries and the use of a motor that drew more power. However, all the technology inside these new generation cars was essentially very similar to that in the older generation models.
Nissan Ariya
A glimpse of what Nissan wants to offer through its future cars is evident when we look at Nissan Ariya. It has a range of batteries, all of which are liquid cooled. The model offers multiple powertrain and range options.
With Ariya, Nissan seems to have given away the sharp, angular lines that have been evident on so many of its previous models. The car would be offered as a front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The car comes loaded with a bunch of driver-assistance features, infotainment tech, and convenience items. The car also features Nissan’s new semi-autonomous driving system (ProPilot 2.0). Ariya promises to offer a range of up to 300 miles. However, this optimum range is attained only when using the optional dual-front/rear motor drive configuration and the larger 87.0 kWh battery pack. While the Leaf would leave forever the platforms inside of Nissan’s manufacturing units, the company is working on a new entry-level EV for the public.
