A new age of vehicle production and ownership has come. The All-Electric Vehicle Revolution has finally arrived. Vehicle manufacturers worldwide are increasingly heeding scientific and technological realities and shifting the market toward a sustainable clean energy future. Nissan is ahead of the curve thanks to its electric vehicles (EVs) range. Let's look at the EV's future, Nissan's plans for it, and the available Nissan EVs.
The Inevitable All-Electric Future
One truth has remained constant throughout human history and progress: technological developments are eventually made obsolete by new ones. This reality fits as well for the internal combustion engine and EV core as it did for the telegraph and the telephone. The telegraph machine was invented in March 1876 and remained in everyday use until the 1930s, when it declined in favor of the new standard telephone system.
The internal combustion engine was invented in 1860 by Etienne Lenoir, who also placed a refined engine model in the first car in 1863. The automobile, formerly known as the Hippomobile, was mass-produced affordably for the first time in 1908. From then on to the present day, the internal combustion engine-driven automobile has been the primary mode of transportation for people all over the United States and beyond.
Those days have passed. William Morrison invented the first fully electric engine in the USA in 1890, perfecting it for public use in the form of the Nissan Leaf in 2010. You read that right: a Nissan was the first modern all-electric, zero-tailpipe-emission car. Climate, resource, and market trends were read early at the company, starting a significant shift towards EVs, expanding considerably in the coming years. Nissan led the way in EV technology in 2010 and will continue to do well into the future.
Nissan's Plans for the Road to an All-Electric Future
It takes a lot of funding to lay out practical and plausible plans for an all-electric future. Nissan dedicated 17.6 billion dollars to generate an all-electric future lineup in 2021. Hold on to your hats because that is only the funding for the first five years. It's going to be a fascinating ride. Nissan has launched four incredible next-generation EV test models and plans to create 23 more by 2030.
The current next-gen models include the Chill-Out concept SUV, the Max-Out sports car, the Hang-Out SUV, and the Surf-Out pickup truck. These concept models have decidedly futuristic looks and are far beyond any modern EV.
Nissan seeks to shift sales from internal combustion to EV by considerable percentages over the next few years. Target percentages vary by region or nation, with 2030 set as the timeframe. These targets are 75% electric in the European Union, 40% in the People's Republic of China, 55% in Japan, and 40% in the United States of America, coming to a total global target of 40%.
These target calculations include hybrid and all-electric models. The company heads were correct when they said climate-related crises are "the most urgent and non-negotiable issue for the world today." New solid-state battery plants are currently being built, ensuring a cheaper build and sale price for future EVs.
Current Nissan EV Models
There are two primary Nissan EV models today: the Leaf and the Ariya. Both of these vehicles ride the cutting edge of EV technology and convenience. Let's see what they have to offer now.
The Nissan Leaf
The 2022 Nissan Leaf is available in five trim levels: S, SV, SV Plus, SL Plus, and S Plus. The Nissan Leaf has 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque solely powered by an electric motor. A 40-kWh lithium-ion battery powers that motor. This version of the Leaf has an all-electric range of 149 miles per charge, making it ideal for big city and metropolitan area residents.
The Plus trims of the Leaf have a larger 62-kWh lithium-ion battery granting 214 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. The larger lithium-ion battery extends the range to 215 miles per charge on the SV Plus and SL Plus and 226 miles per charge on the S Plus.
Standard features on the 2022 Leaf include an 8-inch multi-touch infotainment system with SiriusXM and NissanConnect access. They also feature the Siri Eyes-Free system, automatic air conditioning, auto-locking doors, 16-inch wheels, and a four-speaker sound system. Available options on this Leaf include a seven-speaker Bose sound system upgrade, the SiriusXM Travel Link system, machined 17-inch alloy wheels, intelligent automatic headlights, eight-way power-adjustable leather-appointed bucket seats, and distance-pacing stop-and-go cruise control.
The Nissan Ariya
The 2023 Nissan Ariya is the newest EV the masterful Nissan motor company has produced. It comes in four trim levels: Venture Plus, Evolve Plus, Premier, and Platinum Plus. Two lithium-ion batteries are available to power it: a 63- or an 87-kWh version. It is available in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.
The first comes with a smaller battery and a single electric motor clocking in at 215 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. The second is available with a larger battery and a pair of electric motors clocking in at 389 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. The maximum electric range per charge of this Ariya is 300 miles. All 2023 Ariya EVs come with an ultra-efficient one-speed, continuously variable transmission.
Standard features on the 2023 Ariya include the ProPilot Assist 2.0 safety system, slim-profile zero-gravity bucket seats, a dual 12.3-inch screen setup for the infotainment system, and gorgeous wood trim for the interior, ambient interior lighting, and 19-inch or 20-inch wheels. It also comes with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
The coming electric future is only beginning. It should be here entirely within 15 to 20 years. Stick with Ciocca Nissan to stay up to speed on each related development as it comes. Our professional team is excited about this brave new world we are driving towards. We hope you are too. Contact us for information on the Leaf, the Ariya, and upcoming EVs.
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