2014 64 NISSAN LEAF 0.0 TEKNA 5d 109 BHP

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Could this be the beginning of the end for the internal combustion engine? The Nissan Leaf is the first serious mainstream production car to be powered by electricity. It emits zero CO2, can be charged at home for next to nothing. Most importantly it drives like a mainstream car. Clever Technology Under the floor lies a set of Lithium ion batteries, powering the front-mounted electric motor to the tune of 108bhp – allowing the car to complete the 0-62mph sprint in 11.5 seconds in complete silence. Nissan Leaf safety levels are high, and in fact the Leaf was the first full five star electric car tested by EuroNCAP. The Leaf is fitted with ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution, six airbags, (front side and curtain) and there are two ISOFIX points and a rear-view camera for safe and easy parking. When not under charge, an electric relay within the vehicle turns off the power to isolate the charging port. Although the charging port is waterproof and has a drainage structure for use in the rain, in case of a short circuit, the supply of electricity is immediately interrupted. The platform has been designed to protect the batteries and prevent short circuits in the event of an accident. In short, there's no safety reasons to worry about when choosing a Leaf. It's larger than most electric rivals and at least on a par inside with conventional family models so Nissan Leaf practicality was obviously high on the list of priorities for the designers and engineers behind the project. There's ample space for five adults to get comfortable, though the middle rear passenger does have a rather large 'transmission tunnel' to contend with. Still, the airy feeling afforded by the deep side windows will likely prove a hit with families as children should be able to see out easily. Nissan claims you'll spend just £257 per year filling the Leaf up with electricity. An estimated eight-hour charge should cost around £2. That's cheap. Nissan Leaf emissions are, as you'd expect because of its electric powertrain, non-existent. This is the Leaf's greatest selling point. With zero emissions, there is no road tax to pay and you will be safe in the knowledge that little harm is being done to the environment –though it's worth bearing in mind production of the car will bring its own levels of energy consumption so it's not entirely carbon neutral. You could be forgiven for thinking Nissan Leaf reliability would be something of a grey area given its complexity, but you'd be wrong. Mechanical parts are few and far between which should make it cheap and relatively easy to service. Of course the latter needs to be carried out by those with EV specific training. The firm has sold nearly 60,000 Leafs globally since its launch, and so far no-one has had any problems with the batteries running out completely.

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