It’s becoming more apparent that the future of mobility is leaning towards electrification. Countries such as Norway are seriously making moves to ban fossil fuel cars in favor of electric vehicles (EV) due to a major concern regarding the environment. As such, the global trend among car brands is to develop a vehicle that’s more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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The EV trend is also seen among countries across Southeast Asia. Nissan said that the region shows high enthusiasm to own an electrified vehicle, a claim backed up by a study published by Frost & Sullivan titled The Future of Electrified Vehicles in Southeast Asia. The study showed that the Philippines is among the top three countries in Southeast Asia that consider making the shift to EVs. The other two countries are Indonesia and Thailand.
The Philippines shows high interest in EVs
Frost & Sullivan Senior Vice President Vivek Vaidya shared that 45-percent of Filipinos is keen on the possibility of purchasing an EV in the next three years. This is despite the fact that the Philippines has yet to have more concrete policies and the necessary infrastructures when it comes to EV ownership.
In addition, consumer research in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore revealed that nearly two-thirds (64-percent) of respondents across Southeast Asia said they are more willing to consider an electrified vehicle than they were five years ago. Frost & Sullivan’s study further showed that 66-percent of consumers across the region believe they will inevitably adopt electrified mobility as part of their lives in the near future.
Nissan LEAF electric vehicle
Vaidya also shared that contributing factors on why more people across Southeast Asia are considering to shift to EVs. He said that the main factors include better safety standards (61%), environmental awareness (47%), lower cost to charge an EV (47%), and lower maintenance costs of an EV (42%).
Tax benefits is the leading factor to convince people from shifting to EVs
Aside from those, Vaidya highlighted that respondents see tax benefits as the most attractive financial incentive to switch to EVs. A total of 77-percent of the respondents across the region considers tax benefits as the ultimate factor to make that EV switch. Aside from tax benefits, other incentives that would encourage individuals to switch to EVs include the installation of charging stations in residential areas, priority lanes for EVs, free parking, and toll discounts.
On the other hand, range anxiety or the fear of running out of power before arriving at the charging station (48%) continues to be the most significant barrier in the adoption of an EV.
The Nissan LEAF has yet to make its debut in the Philippines
In the Philippines, there are efforts being put to push for EVs. One of which is the House Bill 4075 or the Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act. The said bill pushes to create a national energy policy and regulatory framework, as well as charging stations for EVs.
There’s also Senate Bill 174 or The Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act proposed by Senator Win Gatchalian last 2019. The said bill was substituted by Senate Bill 1382. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges in the development of the EV industry by mandating the Department of Energy to create an Electric Vehicle Roadmap. Moreover, Gatchalian requires private and public buildings and establishments to have dedicated parking slots with charging stations, and for gasoline stations to have a dedicated space for charging stations.
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Know more about Nissan LEAF 2024
The Nissan LEAF 2024 Philippines is a 5-door hatchback fitted with an all-electric powertrain. It is offered in the Philippines with one variant only which is priced at Php 1,998,000. Powering this electric vehicle (EV) is a synchronous electric motor capable of generating 148 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. A 40-kWh lithium-ion battery is used, which aids the model's 311 km range. Only a single-speed gear reduction system is utilized to exclusively send power to the front wheels.
Dimensions-wise, the LEAF has a length of 4,490 mm, a width of 1,788 mm, and a height of 1,540, with ground clearance and wheelbase rated at 155 mm and 2,700 mm, respectively. This is the first and only commercially available EV in the country. But in the all-electric options, the alternatives of Filipino car buyers include the Porsche Taycan, Hyundai Ioniq EV, and BYD E6.
Nissan LEAF Launch
The first-generation Nissan LEAF was initially introduced in the United States and Japan in December 2010. Due to its striking road presence and overall impressive performance, it gained recognitions such as the Green Car Vision Awards in 2010, the European Car of the Year and the World Car of the Year both in 2011 and the Car of the Year Japan for two consecutive years. Also, this multi-awarded electric vehicle is acclaimed as the world’s top-selling as of December 2019.
The second-generation Nissan LEAF was unveiled in October 2017. It was made available in the US and Europe a year later. The Nissan LEAF made its Philippines debut in May 2021. Nissan Philippines is offering the LEAF at Php 2,798,000. Available colors for the 2024 Nissan LEAF with the two-tone blacked-out roof include Pearl White, Vivid Blue, Gun Metallic, and Magnetic Red.
Nissan LEAF Exterior
The new Nissan LEAF comes with a sporty exterior design, and it looks similar to the global model that’s currently being sold in Japan, the United States, and Europe. In terms of dimensions, the LEAF electric vehicle measures 4,480mm long, 1,790mm wide, and 1,540mm tall. It also has a wheelbase of 1,540mm and a ground clearance of 155mm.
The Nissan LEAF is fitted with halogen headlamps with LED daytime running lights. It also has front fog lamps and a rear fog lamp, rain-sensing wipers, electronically adjustable and foldable front mirrors, and a rear wiper. The said electric vehicle also comes with Nissan’s signature V-motion grille. The LEAF is finished off with a set of 16-inch alloy wheels, wrapped with 205/55R16 tires.
Nissan LEAF Interior
The Nissan LEAF 2024 can accommodate up to five occupants. It has a dark interior theme along with an automatic climate control system, and fabric-clad seats. The LEAF also comes with a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment, a push-to-start button, and a multi-information meter.
Technology & Safety Features
The LEAF Philippines is integrated with several techs and safety features. Placed at the center of the dashboard is an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes standard with a 360-degree view camera that can detect moving objects. The LEAF also has a driver attention alert system that warns one of the things moving in the car’s blind spots, rear end, and whenever you’re departing a lane. Adding to the list of the LEAF’s features are the following: hill-start assist, vehicle dynamic control, and anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution. On the more passive side, the Nissan-made EV comes with a total of six airbags.
Platform & Chassis
The new Nissan LEAF is fitted with an independent front strut suspension and torsion beam suspension at the rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Nissan LEAF EV is powered by an electric motor that delivers 148 hp and 320 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a single-speed gear reduction system. The Nissan-made EV uses a 40-kWh lithium-ion pack with a 311-kilometer range. This can be charged with your bog-standard wall outlet, and doing so will fill it up fully in 15 to 18 hours. However, a quick charging station cuts down the LEAF’s charging time down to just 40 minutes to an hour.
Available colors for the Nissan LEAF are Gun Metallic, Vivid Blue, Magnetic Red, and Pearl White, all of which come with a Pearl Black roof.
The Nissan LEAF still doesn't have a lot of competition in the country as the local EV market is still relatively new.
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Nissan LEAF FAQs
1. How much does a Nissan LEAF 2024 cost in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, it is available in one variant which is priced at P1,998,000.
2. What problems does the Nissan LEAF have?
Nissan LEAF had some issues about reliability, with some electrical and brake concerns.
3. What is the body type of Nissan LEAF?
The body type of LEAF is a hatchback.
4. Does the Nissan LEAF 2024 have a reverse camera?
Yes, it does. With the reverse camera, you can see what is behind the car on the screen.
5. What is the Length of Nissan LEAF Philippines?
The length of LEAF is 4,490 mm.
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