Nissan Leaf MY20 receives update

The Nissan Leaf is undergoing some upgrades for the new model year. The Leaf MY20 version has been in production since mid-November and, according to the Japanese company, will be rolling into dealerships “very soon”. Prices for the Nissan BEV start from 29,233.95 euros.

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The Nissan Leaf MY20 is the latest version of the second-generation vehicle unveiled in 2018, available in two battery options – 40 or 62 kWh. Features now introduced include an optional Wi-Fi hotspot and blind-spot assist as standard. Four data tariffs from the telecommunications provider Orange are available for the hotspot. Blind Spot Assist also keeps the Leaf in its lane if necessary. In the top Tekna trim, Nissan is also introducing an intelligent interior mirror with camera function.

The innovations are rounded out by a telescopic steering column adjustable in depth and height (standard), the new Ceramic Grey paint option, and expanded functions for the NissanConnect Services smartphone app. Thanks to these, in future it will not only be possible to monitor the charging process remotely and activate the air conditioning, but also to lock and unlock the doors via smartphone. Users can also set up so-called smart alerts: These notifications inform the driver as soon as the vehicle leaves a predefined zone or exceeds a certain speed.

Just a few days ago, the Leaf celebrated its tenth anniversary. Since 2010, Nissan has sold more than 500,000 units of the vehicle in 59 markets worldwide. The Leaf is built in Japan, the USA and the UK.

Update 13 December 2010: In the UK, Nissan builds the Leaf at the Sunderland plant and has seen strong sales since starting production there in April 2013. The company just announced it sold Leaf number 40,000 in Britain with the UK being one of Nissan’s fastest-growing EV markets. It is responsible for over one in five Leaf sales in Europe, according to the carmaker.

The Nissan LEAF first appeared in UK dealerships in March 2011. It took four years to pass 10,000 sales (in 2015), another two years to get to 20,000 (in 2017) and the 40,000th sale milestone was achieved at the end of November 2020, Nissan said.

Sunderland started producing the new model year Leaf on 16 November for the UK market as reported. The changeover came with price reductions so that the top trim Tekna with its large ‘e+’ battery now starts at 34,710 pounds (1,685 pounds less than before).

Additional reporting by Nora Manthey, London.

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5 Comments

about „Nissan Leaf MY20 receives update“
Alex
11.12.2020 um 10:09
Adjustable steering wheel finally, thank you. Efficiency improvements, liquid battery cooling and CCS charging are also on this wish list.
Stephen Michel Simon
11.12.2020 um 16:40
Great News, but I am waiting for the New all singing and dancing Aria
Kenny
11.12.2020 um 17:03
Might have 500000 sold and they should ask how many need new batteries at the rip off price of 11000 for a battery I have a 2013. You ought to check on the cost of battery replacement it’s outrageous the EV car is a glorified golf cart There is no reason a 2500 dollar battery should cost 11000 dollars to replace The car is in great shape and has no support from Nissan They just want you to spend more money for a new car I hope they go out of business Kenny Melancon
jiminy Stack
11.12.2020 um 23:20
but still no CCS DC Fast Charge and Liquid cooling like their new Aryia ? That would be world changing.
Victor Sasson
12.12.2020 um 15:04
The Leaf is more popular in Iceland than it is in New Jersey. See few of them on the road here in northern New Jersey, across Hudson River from New York. Despite gas prices of around $7.50 a gallon for regular, we saw more big SUVs than anything else during our vacation in Iceland in 2017.

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