Nissan mulls Leaf electric hatchback for India

Japanese carmaker Nissan could launch the Leaf all-electric hatchback in India. If it is launched here, it will be a Halo product for the company.

With the Government of India kicking off the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles) scheme, Nissan is working on speeding up its activities related to bringing the car to the country. It has aimed at being the first global OEM to introduce an all-electric car in India.

However, Nissan expects some more support from the government and municipal bodies in terms of charging infrastructure and taxes. The Leaf's introduction in India will largely depend on this.

The Leaf has an 80 kW motor which makes 240 Nm of peak torque right from the start. This makes it little more exciting to drive than other electric vehicles. Additionally, with a fully charged battery, the car has a driving range of 135 km. Nissan is planning to bump this up to 400 km.

On the safety front, the Leaf is equipped with features such as ABS, EBD, six airbags, vehicle dynamic control and traction control system.

The Leaf is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world. More than 1,60,000 units have been sold.

Source: Autocar Professional