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Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?

NACS will debut in Nissan-branded pure EV in 2025, be available in 2026 Unclear whether that’s refreshed Ariya, or next-generation Leaf Nissan won’t immediately renew home charging around NACS Nissan was the first Japanese automaker to confirm a switch to the Tesla-based North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future U.S.-market EVs.  It announced back … Continue reading “Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?”

Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]

The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design. The new Nissan LEAF is almost here … Continue reading “Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]”

Mitsubishi will finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026 and it may twin with the Nissan LEAF

Mitsubishi confirmed plans to finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026. The new electric car is expected to look similar to Nissan’s next-generation LEAF, which will debut later this year. Mitsubishi plans to launch its first EV in the US in 2026 After notching its highest sales in the US since 2019 … Continue reading “Mitsubishi will finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026 and it may twin with the Nissan LEAF”

Nissan to give second life to LEAF batteries at corporate HQ, takes stake in ChargeScape

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will take a 25% stake in ChargeScape, a software company that connects electric utilities, automakers and drivers, and that it is deploying two power management systems using second-life batteries from the Nissan LEAF. ChargeScape is a joint venture founded in 2023 by BMW, Ford and Honda, each with … Continue reading “Nissan to give second life to LEAF batteries at corporate HQ, takes stake in ChargeScape”

Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquarters

Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker’s U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is … Continue reading “Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquarters”

Nissan Leaf gets 20-kw bidirectional charger for US

Nissan Leaf owners are getting a new, higher-power, bidirectional charger option Using the FE-20 bidirectional charger won’t void the Leaf’s warranty Nissan didn’t say how much the FE-20 bidirectional charger costs Nissan has approved an updated bidirectional charger for use with its Leaf EV, giving owners another option for using their cars as mobile energy … Continue reading “Nissan Leaf gets 20-kw bidirectional charger for US”