BANGKOK, Thailand – Nissan in Thailand recently took the all-new LEAF on a full-day test drive in varying traffic conditions across Bangkok and neighboring suburbs to showcase its extended range on a single charge.
The 100 journalists participating in the five-day test drive activity will also get to see the 'rEVolution education' zone, which offers them the very first immersive EV experience event organized in Thailand.
The installation, set up at G Land Rama 9, offers insights into LEAF's interior and exterior designs, electrification and home charging stations across four individual zones: Nissan LEAF Simply Amazing, Nissan Electric Café, Nissan Electric photo booth, and a Nissan LEAF Charging Station.
Journalists will also get behind the wheel of world's best selling EV, the all-new LEAF, and test its performance in tough urban environments from Bangkok to Nakhon Chai Sri, all on a single full charge via home wall box infrastructure.
Ramesh Narasimhan, president of Nissan Motor Thailand, said the LEAF test drives will help raise EV awareness, give potential LEAF owners the peace-of-mind to know that they can drive all day with confidence, and demystify misconceptions and inaccuracies around charging ecosystems in Thailand.
"These exclusive LEAF media test drives, combined with the 'rEVolution education' zone, offer journalists the most immersive EV experience every organized in Thailand," he said.
"Each one clearly illustrates how the all-new LEAF handles tough urban driving conditions that Bangkok and neighboring cities have to offer with flying colors. Moreover, it only takes a single overnight charge from an ordinary wall box like those used for home installations to enjoy a full day of driving."
The event is the first official test drive for the all-new Nissan LEAF under the "Simply Amazing" concept in Thailand under the 'rEVolution' theme.
The media test drives feature two unique sessions starting from test-drive stations in downtown Bangkok. They then moved to an open road test drive from Bangkok to Nakhon Chai Sri. During both sessions, journalists get the chance to fully interact with the all-new LEAF's Nissan Intelligent Mobility features.
A series of on-track tests include flat torque and acceleration, the e-Pedal ability to handle speed through a slalom course and one to demonstrate the cabin quietness - all while receiving full technical support from a Nissan EV expert.
Drivers will get to experience the way LEAF's revolutionary e-Pedal technology transforms the way people drive by enabling acceleration, deceleration, and a full stop with the simple increase or decrease of the pressure applied to the accelerator. By releasing the accelerator, the car will decelerate and come to a complete stop, even holding on a hill, without the need to press the brake pedal. With a deceleration rate of up to 0.2G, the e-Pedal eliminates the need for drivers to constantly move their foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal to slow down or stop. This helps reduce fatigue and stress in daily city driving, allowing the driver to use the brake pedal up to 90% less than in conventional cars.
The all-new LEAF's advanced new 40kW e-powertrain provides 110 kW of power output and 320 Nm of torque for improved acceleration from 0 to100 km/h in only 7.9 seconds. It also has a range of 311 km according to NEDC standard.
The test drive route covers a total distance of over 140 kilometers and participating drivers will be see how they can adjust their personal driving techniques to help minimize the vehicle's energy consumption, and bring peace-of-mind to daily driving.
The all-new LEAF features a broad set of advanced Intelligent Driving technologies designed to improve driving confidence, enhance safety and reduce stress, including Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, and Driver Alert Assist.
Participants will get to experience these and see why the all-new Nissan LEAF is the best selling EV in the world, with more than 410,000 units sold, and an icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, and how Nissan in Thailand is actively contributing to the ongoing development of Thailand's electrification ecosystem.
Anyone interested in learning more about the all-new LEAF Electric Vehicle and the electrification ecosystem in Thailand, is invited to visit G Land Rama 9 from 27 to 28 July to experience Nissan's innovative 'rEVolution' concept and sign up for a test drive.
In addition, customers who reserve their all-new Nissan LEAF will receive a three-year or 100,000 kilometer vehicle warranty, an EV system warranty for five years or 100,000 kilometers, and a battery deterioration warranty for eight years or 160,000 kilometers.
There are currently 32 certified dealers across Thailand offering product information, and after-sales service by skilled engineers.
For more information on the all-new Nissan LEAF, please visit one of its certified dealers nationwide, or contact the Nissan Call Center at 02 401 9600 or go directly to Nissan's LEAF page
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About Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Nissan was established in Japan since 1933 with the commitment to create Innovation that Excites for customer satisfaction. Nissan wants to improve quality of life for people in society by pursuing a goal of zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road with "Nissan Intelligent Mobility". The company plans to introduce autonomous drive vehicles across regions for safety and more enjoyable driving experience. Nissan started business in Thailand since 1952. Currently, the Nissan Group of Companies in Thailand has subsidiaries five companies, including two of the production bases, over than 180 showrooms and service centers nationwide network. Vehicle range cover all segments includes 10 models spanning the entry level Eco-Car, SUV, Premium Sedans and Pickup Trucks.
About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2018, the company sold 5.52 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.6 trillion yen. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.
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For more information, please contact:
Kamolchanok Charoenjindarat
Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. – Communications Department
Tel +66 (0) 2339 3400 Ext. 4113-4114 / Fax +66 (0) 2253 1022 www.nissan.co.th
Kanit Vannapin
TQPR (Thailand) Co., Ltd. – Consultant
Email: ink@tqpr.com
Tel +66 (0) 2260 5820 Ext. 119
