Every Angle of the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
More battery, power, and features make Nissan's EV a more attractive contender.
While it's taken some time for Nissan's Leaf to reach that mark (it debuted for 2011 offering just 73 miles of EPA-estimated range), the new-for-2019 Leaf Plus not only gains access to the 200-mile club but brings additional power and features along for the ride.
On sale now alongside the 40.0-kWh Leaf, the 62.0-kWh Leaf Plus delivers an EPA-estimated 215 miles of range, up from the standard hatchback's 150 miles.
The additional capacity also brings the Leaf closer to the 64.0-kWh capacity of both the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Kia Niro EV and exceeds that of the 60.0-kWh Chevrolet Bolt EV.
The Leaf Plus also benefits from a recalibrated electric motor, which generates 215 horsepower, up from 147 in the regular model.
Despite carrying an additional 337 pounds versus the last Leaf we tested, the Plus can sprint from zero to 60 mph in a decent 6.8 seconds, an improvement of 0.6 second.
Over an indicated 109 miles of congested city and highway driving in temperate Southern California weather, the Plus's computer dropped its range by 106 miles, making the EPA's 215-mile estimate seem realistic under optimal conditions.
ack in Michigan under similarly temperate conditions, the Plus averaged 90 MPGe while in our care and returned 180 miles of highway range at a steady 75 mph, placing the updated Leaf's key figures right in the hunt with those we've recorded for the Bolt, Kona, and Niro EVs.
The Leaf's driver-selectable regenerative-braking system, e-Pedal in Nissan-speak, has been retuned to account for the extra mass and power, and it can bring the Plus to a full stop without touching the brake pedal.
The interior carries over from the 40.0-kWh Leaf, yet Nissan provides more standard equipment to the Plus's S, SV, and SL trim levels, including forward-collision warning, an intuitive 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a Level 1 and 2 charging cable.
Despite increasing battery capacity and motor power, Nissan didn't upsize the Leaf's 6.6-kW onboard charger for Plus duty.
Replenishing the larger battery requires 11.5 hours with a Level 2 connection versus 7.5 hours for the 40.0-kWh model.
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
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