Nissan to join 2020 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit with the LEAF

Updated Sep 22, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Will we finally get our hands on the Nissan LEAF?

The Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is a fun and innovative yearly event where we get to see new EVs aimed to provide a cleaner future. For the past few years, the PEVS introduced various electric Jeepneys that can be used as the environmental-friendly alternative to the old Jeepneys.

For this year, it seems like the 8th PEVS that will be held online is addressing the emerging EVs in the global automotive scene. Nissan is one of the many car brands that will be participating in the event with the Nissan LEAF at the forefront of its campaign.

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Nissan in the Philippines said that its participation is in line with its commitment to bring innovation that will excite the market. Nissan has been making a lot of moves lately to show forth its innovative commitment such as a first of Nissan's online showroom, a new and sharper brand logo, and a revamped website.

Present at the EV Summit will be Nissan Philippines president and managing director Atsushi Najima. He will be talking about the brand’s plan to bring in electrified mobility to the Philippines. National manager of electrification and mobility Ben Warren will also be present in the said event to share the brand’s EV adoption experience in Australia to the Philippine stakeholders.

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Will the Nissan LEAF sell in the local market?

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One can expect that the Philippine market may now be getting the reputable Nissan LEAF this year. The Nissan LEAF is one of the most successful electric vehicles ever made in the world. Since its introduction in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has more than 14.8 billion clean-air kilometers driven.

Both Nissan representatives can be seen on the virtual EV summit stage on September 24 at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m, as well as on September 25, at 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. They will be presenting the exciting opportunities that Nissan has to offer.

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Know more about Nissan LEAF 2024

Nissan LEAF

The Nissan LEAF 2023 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.

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