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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
The Leaf is similar to the Versa, but they are not the same platform. The wheelbase and track dimensions are significantly different, and the battery being in the floorpan make it completely different.
By the time the second gen Leaf comes out (2016? 2017?) it will be "due" a major refresh, so retooling is already on the table, I think. And since it is the first true production electric car, I would have to assume that Nissan was counting on a major redesign.
I think they are strongly hinting (as is Tesla, and VW, too) that this next gen EV will have a breakthrough battery, and hopefully, they make the design significantly better car to take full advantage of the new battery.
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Really? I guess I stand corrected.
I had heard that the leaf was on nissan B platform that was shared with the Versa, cube and juke. The leaf pushed the rear axle back to make room for the battery but still shared a lot for front suspension and steering components.
Now I'm trying to remember where I heard that.
I hope that they get close to the Tesla range with the new model. The range now covers most needs and makes it a good local car in a two car family.
My youngest is only a couple years from a drivers license and will hopefully spend her first couple years getting core classes out of the way at the college 4 miles away saving dear old dad a ton of cash. That would be a good car for the needs we will have. 😁