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The Nissan Leaf (also formatted "LEAF" as a backronym for leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car)[11] is a compact five-door hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010, followed by various European countries and Canada in 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2016 model year Leaf with the 30 kWh battery is 172 km (107 miles) on a full battery charge, while the trim with the smaller 24 kWh battery is 135 km (84 miles), the same as the 2014/15 model year. Leaf battery packs can be charged from fully discharged to 80% capacity in about 30 minutes using DC fast charging.[12]
As of September 2016, the Nissan Leaf is the world's all-time best selling highway-capable all-electric car with about 239,000 units sold since 2010. The United States is the world's largest Leaf market, and passed the 100,000 unit milestone in October 2016. The other two top markets are, as of September 2016, Japan with almost 70,000 units, and Europe with about 63,000 units. As of September 2016, the European market is led by Norway with about 18,600 new units registered, and the UK with 15,000 units.
As an all-electric car, the Nissan Leaf produces no tailpipe pollution or greenhouse gas emissions at the point of operation, and contributes to reduced dependence on petroleum.[13][14] Among other awards and recognition, the Nissan Leaf won the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 2011 World Car of the Year, and the 2011–2012 Car of the Year Japan.
With the 24 kWh electric vehicle battery (total capacity; usable battery capacity is about 21.3 kWh[33][34]) it consists of 48 modules and each module contains four battery cells, a total of 192 cells, and is assembled by Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) – a joint venture between Nissan, NEC and NEC Energy Devices, at Zama, Japan.[35][36][37] The battery and control module together weigh 218 kg (480 lb) the specific energy of the cells is 140 W·h/kg.[38]
The Leaf's design locates the battery, the heaviest part of any EV, below the seats and rear foot space, keeping the center of gravity as low as possible and increasing structural rigidity compared to a conventional five-door hatchback.[9][37][39]
The battery pack is expected to retain 70–80% of its capacity after 10 years but its actual lifespan depends on how often DC fast charging (480 volts DC) is used and also on driving patterns and environmental factors.[32][40] Nissan said the battery will lose capacity gradually over time but it expects a lifespan of over 10 years under normal use.[40] The 2011/12 Leaf's battery was initially guaranteed by Nissan for eight years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles)[41][42] (see Warranty sub-section below under United States for limitations). Nissan stated in 2015 that until then only 0.01 percent of batteries, produced since 2010, had to be replaced because of failures or problems and then only because of externally inflicted damage. Some vehicles have already covered more than 200,000 km (120,000 miles) with no battery problems.[43] In April 2016, Nissan estimated that fewer than 5 batteries are replaced per year worldwide; about 0.012% of all Leafs since introduction. Nissan recycles 15–20 batteries per year; as of 2016 too few to use for stationary energy storage.[44] Nissan plans to offer recycled batteries as 4.2 kWh home storage by fall 2016, called xStorage.[45]
In addition to the main battery, the Leaf also has an auxiliary 12-volt lead–acid battery that provides power to the car computer systems and accessories such as the audio system, supplemental restraint systems, headlights and windshield wipers.[46] The small solar panel on the Leaf rear spoiler helps to charge this accessory battery.[47] (In the United States models, only comes with SL trim.[48])
For the 2011 model year Leafs, Nissan recommended owners perform the following preventive actions to help maximize the lithium-ion battery’s useful life and its ability to hold a charge:[46]
• Avoid exposing a vehicle to ambient temperatures above 120 °F (49 °C) for over 24 hours.
• Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures below −13 °F (−25 °C) for over 7 days.
• Avoid exceeding 70% to 80% state of charge when using frequent (more than once per week) fast or quick charging.
• Allow the battery charge to go below 80% before charging.
• Avoid leaving the vehicle for over 14 days where the Li-ion battery available charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero (state of charge).
As a result of the controversy regarding several U.S. owners reporting premature loss of battery capacity in places with hot climate, Nissan USA announced in January 2012, that it will offer an extended battery warranty on the 2013 model year Leaf which includes 2011 and 2012 model years as well.[49]