Nissan Leaf goes the distance in a wild drive across Europe

The all-electric Nissan Leaf has taken to the roads of Europe for a 100 percent electric Grand Tour, travelling across Europe’s most breath-taking rural and coastal driving routes.

The journey saw the Nissan Leaf take on six of the most beautiful drives in Italy, Spain, Germany, Norway, Scotland and France; including Italy’s iconic Mount Etna and historic cities, such as Granada, Spain, and Marseille, France.

The new Leaf 30 kWh journeyed over 400 miles (650km) on an adventure to visit Europe’s most spectacular destinations, showcasing its low running costs of just £2.50 per 62 miles (Rs 220 per 100 km).

Across Europe, 54 percent of drivers would prefer to travel by car rather than by any other form of transport, but with many concerned about the cost of fuel, Nissan has proven itself to be the ultimate travel companion.

With the Leaf’s 30 kWh battery now offering 155 miles (250 km) in driving range and as many as 2,800 quick chargers installed across Europe, driving a zero-emission car is more practical.

Gareth Dunsmore, director of electric vehicles at Nissan Europe, said: “The Nissan LEAF is much more than just a city car and is an ideal zero-emission solution. With five seats and 370 litres standard luggage capacity, the Nissan LEAF 30 kWh is perfect for those long family getaways this summer. LEAF’s low running costs and quiet drivetrain make family holidays cheaper and more peaceful than ever before.

“What’s more, the Grand Tour demonstrates Nissan’s commitment to our vision for intelligent mobility, showing how innovative technologies are helping to integrate EVs into modern family life.”

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