Leaf (Nissan)

Announced on July 17, 2024, at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024, Nissan Indonesia launched the all-new Nissan Serena e-POWER MPV, while displaying 6 electrified models at its booth.

Nissan also introduced ProPILOT, ASEAN's first driving assistance technology, in the all-new Serena e-POWER for Indonesia.

Priced from IDR 635 million, this 7-seater MPV comes with spacious cabin and versatile seating configurations. It is driven by the e-POWER technology with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine coded as HR14, which acts as a generator to charge the battery supplying energy to the front-wheel electric motor. This MPV delivers a maximum torque of 315 Nm and power of up to 163 PS.

Among the showcased electrified models were the futuristic EV concept vehicles like the Nissan Hyper Tourer, unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show in 2023, alongside a comprehensive range of Nissan BEVs such as the Nissan Ariya crossover EV, Nissan Sakura kei-car EV, and the Nissan LEAF.

(From Nissan ASAN press release)

Announced on July 3, 2024, Nissan Thailand has collaborated with its project partners, including (i) the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, (ii) Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and (iii) Haupcar Co., Ltd. to launch the Vehicle to Grid (V2G) project. It is part of Nissan's commitment to create a pollution-free society.

The Nissan LEAF EV, which features V2G technology and is capable of bi-directional charging, will be utilized for purposes beyond transportation, contributing to the study of sustainable energy management for the future.

(From Nissan ASEAN press release on July 3, 2024)

On June 11, Nissan announced that the 2025 Leaf is now on-sale with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of USD 28,140, making it the most affordable EV in the U.S.

The 2025 Nissan Leaf offers two battery options, a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery with an EPA-estimated range of up to 149 miles in the S trim level, while the SV PLUS model has a 60-kWh battery with up to 212 miles of range. 

Every Nissan Leaf comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of technologies that includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning and Lane Departure Warning. 

For added convenience, Leaf SV PLUS also includes ProPILOT Assist and Intelligent Around View Monitor.

The Leaf is built in Smyrna, Tennessee.

(Nissan press release on June 11, 2024)