LEAF-NISMO RC ELECTRIC RACE CAR

The original Nissan LEAF-NISMO RC made headlines when it debuted in 2011 as the first-ever zero-emission racing car. What's more, it boasted peak performance using only the standard power unit from the original Nissan Leaf, with a top speed of 150km/h (93 mph) and the ability to accelerate from 0-100km/h (63 mph) in just 6.85 seconds.

100,000 people crowding in the Circuit de la Sarthe's main grandstand cheered on the first Nissan LEAF-NISMO RC at its demonstration run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France - regarded as the "Super Bowl" of racing. The groundbreaking vehicle has been showcased on racetracks all over the world - in France, Dubai, Japan and Canada, to name a few.

The new Nissan LEAF-NISMO RC debuted in Tokyo at the end of 2018 appearing alongside Nissan's new Formula E electric race car. The NISMO RC takes Nissan's original groundbreaking electric technology and blows past all expectations. The new model's twin electric motors produce 322 horsepower (161 each) and 472 pound-feet of instant torque to the wheels. It has more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor and can execrate from 0-100km/h in a blazing 3.4sec - half the time of the previous model. A new all-wheel-drive system gives the Nissan LEAF-NISMO RC its outstanding cornering prowess. Power is managed independently to each axle, instantly supplying torque to the tire with the most grip to let the car maneuver quickly and efficiently around the track. 

The new Nissan LEAF-NISMO RC was showcased in May of 2019 as the official pace car for the 2019 Nissan Micra Cup series - the first time in the history of North American motorsports that a 100 percent electric car took to the track.

Nissan’s flagship electric car meets NISMO’s driving excitement in the new Japanese Nissan LEAF-NISMO.

The application of racing technology to the car’s body results in enhanced aerodynamic performance and less lift, without sacrificing the Nissan LEAF’s excellent drag coefficient. The black interior features NISMO’s signature red accents, creating an exciting, high-performance feel.

The Nissan LEAF NISMO combines the environmentally friendly character of an electric car with the exciting driving experience that’s always been a hallmark of the NISMO brand. The superior handling is thanks to a sport-tuned suspension and high-performance tires, not to mention a custom-tuned computer that delivers instant acceleration at all speeds. The dedicated suspension (shock absorber) increases stability and achieves both handling performance and a flat ride. Not only is it stylish- the Nissan LEAF-NISMO is efficient.

The Japanese model is based on the new Nissan LEAF, available worldwide. The new Nissan LEAF Plus showcases the power advances and range born from the pioneering tech developed by the NISMO team. The first time you accelerate and feel 100% instant torque push you to the back of your seat, you'll wonder at the intensity of performance coming from a car so amazingly quiet. And like its race car cousin, it's fun to drive.  Flip a switch for the thrill of one-pedal driving with the Nissan LEAF's innovative e-Pedal. Just press down for an instant rush and ease off to slow down.

These powerful features don't sacrifice the efficiency and benefits that drivers come to expect from an electric vehicle. The second-generation Nissan LEAF boasts an impressive 226 mile range [[1563]] and comes equipped with a 100kw fast charge port that can boost performance by 150 miles of range in about 60 mins [[1316]]. And with fewer moving parts than a traditional gas car, the Nissan LEAF is ultra low maintenance. You can say goodbye to oil changes and tune-ups.