Nissan Leaf NISMO RC
Sure, the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC may not compare with the new Tesla Roadster, but if it were priced around the Model 3 Performance, many who don’t need four seats would probably opt for this electric racer. Power comes from an electric twin-motor setup that sends 322 HP and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque to the AWD system, enabling it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in a mere 3.4 seconds. Read more for a video and additional information.



Unlike the production Nissan Leaf, this prototype uses a carbon fiber tub to keep the weight to just 2,690-pounds. The AWD system sends torque to the grippiest tire for extreme cornering performance. For comparison, the long-range Leaf E+ features a 62 kWh battery, paired with a 217 HP electric motor and is good for 226 miles on a full charge.

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Nissan Leaf NISMO RC
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC

For Nissan, the ‘E’ in ‘EV’ also stands for ‘Exciting’. Putting this philosophy front and center, we created the LEAF NISMO RC. It amplifies the fun-to-drive aspect of electric mobility, raising the thrills offered by EVs to a new level,” said Michael Carcamo, Nissan Global Motorsport Director.

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