In the last few years, we’ve certainly seen the EV segment, and the Nissan LEAF in particular, become part of the public consciousness. Now back for the new model year, the 2016 Nissan LEAF has never been better, and it’s now available at Avondale Nissan. So, before you experience this model for yourself at our Phoenix-area dealership, what is there to know?
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What if your Nissan LEAF could Glow in the Dark?
Glow-in-the-Dark Nissan LEAF
You would be forgiven for thinking that, given the professional tone of our blog, we at Avondale Nissan generally work with our serious faces on. Today, however, isn’t one of those days. It’s auto show season, we’ve got many new models to look at, and it’s a beautiful day in the Phoenix area. Oh, and we just got a glow-in-the-dark Nissan LEAF. This is a real thing.
So Much to Love: The 2015 Nissan LEAF
2015 Nissan LEAF Features Phoenix AZ
We’re back with our “So Much To Love” blog series! If this is your first time here, this is a place where we take a look at some of our favorite vehicles–as we already have with the 2015 Nissan Altima and the 2015 Nissan Murano–and get a better idea of what it is that makes them so wonderful. Today, we’re taking a look at our favorite features in the 2015 Nissan LEAF, America’s most popular electric vehicle. Let’s get to it!
Nissan LEAF sets the Pace for National Drive Electric Week
National Drive Electric Week Phoenix AZ
Nissan LEAF drivers certainly are an exciting bunch, aren’t they? One week they’re turning a LEAF into a pickup, the next they’re setting Guinness Book World Records. That was the case last week during National Drive Electric Week, where EV drivers from around the world got together to extoll the virtues of helping the environment by going electric. In the process, they set a world record for the largest number of electric vehicles driving in a parade, with 507. And of that enormous number, we are happy to say, most involved were Nissan LEAFs.
Holy Crap, it's a Nissan LEAF Pickup!
Nissan LEAF Pickup
You know what’s one of our favorite things? Being surprised. Whether its a surprise birthday party, an unexpected $20 in our pockets or just a complement we didn’t see coming, being surprised makes up some of our favorite moments at Avondale Nissan. And recently, we got a good one, when some crafty Nissan engineers took a stock Nissan LEAF and crafted…drum roll, please…a Nissan LEAF pickup! And they even named it “Sparky!”
The Amazing Innovation of Nissan's Regenerative Braking System
Nissan Regenerative Braking System
As the 2014 Nissan LEAF has gained popularity, Phoenix-area drivers have become increasingly interested in understanding the many technological advances that Nissan has made to make the lofty goals of the LEAF a reality. While lots of attention is paid to the all-electric, zero-emission drivetrain, there is another innovative feature of the LEAF that manages to slip under that radar, and that is its incredible regenerative braking system.
Ooooh, Shiny…. Get Ready for the "Smart Highway"
Could our highways eventually look like something out of the game of Tron? If one Dutch partnership has its way, this could very possibly be a reality. It’s called the “Smart Highway,” and it’s become something of a curiosity in automotive circles since it won Best Future Concept at the recent Dutch Design Awards.
Put Your Cash Away: Nissan Leaf's "No Charge to Charge" Program
Nissan Leaf “No Charge to Charge” Program Phoenix AZ
Here’s a quick question, courtesy of Avondale Nissan: what happens when you take America’s hottest 100% electric car, one that has already sold over 110,000 models worldwide (and growing), and decide that not only will drivers receive the benefit of minimal environmental impact and incredible efficiency, but that they will now be able to charge their vehicle for free for two years? That is exactly what Nissan has now done with the Nissan Leaf “No Charge to Charge” program, which is scheduled to launch on July 1st of this year in 10 American cities, including Phoenix.