I almost like everything about this car - Nissan did a great job correcting the deficiencies or the old Leaf for this gen 2 car. The looks improved drastically, from looking like an alien spaceship to a European-looking hatchback, the new 150hp motor, ProPilot, e-pedal one pedal drive & simple gauge design. The price barely increased too, which is a bargain considering its better specs, standard equipment & 25%+ battery size. My only real reservations is the lack of TMS (likely not an issue since I can't imagine using this car for cross-country treks often in Canada) and the heavily rumored 2019 60kWh version with LG Chem batteries, which is better than the AESC batteries used in current Leafs + active TMS. If the Volt & Bolt (Ampera & Ampera-E) which both employs LG Chem batteries are to go by, they may be even better than...dare I say it... the Panasonic batteries used by Tesla. Regarding the ProPilot, one of the main criticisms of Tesla's Autopilot is that it crosses the line of legal regulations between autonomous driving & lack of attention. Autopilot is a refined adaptive cruise + autosteering, but it is no substitute for autonomous driving, as the news of Model S crashing into a parked firetruck can attest to. I like the fact Nissan is so insistent on the driver being ATTENTIVE with his hands always at the ready in-case of emergencies, something Tesla is too lax about with Autopilot, leading to accidents.
Nissan knows what they are doing. It's a fantastic car . Bjorn is a Tesla guy but he likes all EVs . He has great enthusiasm . Unlike some tesla people who think "Tesla is the best" and these other electric cars are not even worth looking at. This is why I watch everything Bjorn does. Keep it up Bjorn!
I have a really hard time believing this car actually has optical speed sign recognition. It does a ton of mistakes: 3:33 switches to 50 without any sign 4:48 switches to 40 without any sign 8:28 switched to 80 just before a 120 sign 9:30 ignores 120 sign 11:26 switches to 120 without any sign 13:01 switches to 40 without any sign 14:37 switches to 120 without any sign 17:32 ignores 80 sign 17:35 ignores 60 sign 19:48 switches to 50 without any sign 22:20 switches to 90 / 60 ? without any sign 22:28 switches to 90 without any sign 28:14 switches shortly to 50 without any reason (should be 90 right away) So it probably only relies on either outdated or wrong map data.
They indeed call it "Traffic Sign Recognition" on the Nissan UK website. I wouldn't call a map data solution "recognition". So either it's fake or it's doing a really bad job.
+tanzanable Speed limit signs look more or less the same throughout Europe. There are only tiny differences between different countries, for example a slightly different font. So if it doesn't work properly with Spanish signs or is super picky about the exact details, it probably won't work reliably anywhere in Europe.
It seems to be reading signs that are not on the road being driven - I did notice at ~13:00 there was a road going off on the right that had a 40 sign and as the car passed this sign it switched to 40! There needs to be some sort of update so the car only monitors signs that are on the road that the car is using. This may not be possible with the existing hardware. I hope that it also ignores any signs that appear to be moving... so those signs on the back of some lorries will not fool it.
I'm not sure what the local rules are there, but at least in Norway there should be speed limit signs on both sides when there's a change in the speed limit while signs that just repeat the current speed limit are only put on one side (the right side).
From my experience on my 2.zero it does read the signs but also refers to the maps records, sometimes it gets it right and sometimes not. Its recognised overhead gantry variable speed signs on UK motorways
Great video! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. give us as much INFO ON RANGE/CONSUMPTION...Nissan is being very secretive on consumption...saw everything from 8.6 kms per kWh (James in Japan) to 4.3 kms per kWh (what car?) WE WANT THE EV KING TO SPEAK!!!
You are in Tenerife my island! Hehe this island have a lot of different weathers. You can choose the weather because the high. It's more cold and rain in the north of the island than the south I know that's strange but yes we have snow and cold weather in some parts of island. For example in La Laguna you will get 13 - 4 degrees and In las Americas you will get now 22 - 16 degrees And the on Teide you will get -10 / -21 degrees on the top of mountain and on the national park you will get -4 We have a lot of weathers to test the cars 👌🏻 Welcome, I hope to see you more videos on Tenerife. I have bought my me new vw e-golf if you want to see and test the car here with me on Tenerife or maybe I can help you with something please contact me.
Pretty good and accurate review, Ive had my 40KWh Leaf for a nearly two weeks now and its as good as Bjorn makes it sound, I would agree with pretty much everything he says about it. The E pedal is a fantastic idea and implementation, certainly changes your driving style for the better. A very nice car with lots of character!
I don't like that friction brakes are activated with one pedal driving. It may feel like you're getting more regen in E mode, but it's actually a combination of brakes and regen.
Perfect parking lot to do an initial 360 degree shot of the new LEAF. Something gorgeous about a huge installation of ground-mounted solar panels and big wind turbines.
I agree, it probably doesn't optically read the signs. Often times it changes the speed limit without any sign being there. I spotted 13 mistakes it made, see my comment above/below for a list.
Omg, I just visited that place you started from, was on holiday trip. Huge solar power & wind installation. When you filmed this? It would have been nice to meet.
Thanks Bjørn! Great video! My opinion to the e-Pedal: I bet it's very comfortable and so on but(t) if it automaticly uses fricition brake if you let off the foot of the pedal you loose potential regen-energy. Yeah, surely you would need to brake anyway then, but if you know your "max regen-braking", you will get used to it and also drive more anticipatory. So...more comfortable? Yes! But also more "lavish"...
I can't wait for the sportier and stronger version of it. The Nissan Leaf e-Plus with 64 kWh battery and 215 hp motor. {hihi, e-Plus like the German cell network operator}
Great review. It looks like an impressive, well designed package. But I still don’t understand the desire to drive hands off, even for a little. What is it people need to be doing with their hands that’s more important than keeping, even one, on the wheel. I feel like I’m missing out on something.
I don’t know if it’s the same, but on other full hybrids and electric cars, you shouldn’t drive with it in B mode, as that’s meant to be used for recharging the batteries for slowing down when coming up to traffic or on a downhill section. If you drive in B mode normally, it will actually not give you S much range as the second you release the accelerator it decelerates quickly, meaning you won’t coast far and have to reapply the accelerator again, using more energy. It’s why the speed was dropping off so quickly on the motorway sections. Just a tip for when you test it again Bjorn ;)
It seems like your video editting software uses some weird scaling as even in FullHD there is visible aliasing on thin lines. Or maybe it's the deinterlace filter, if you're recording at 1080i. But still, the content is top notch!
Drove the New Leaf yesterday for about 4 hours. I can confirm the Propilot uses resistance to turning movement to detect you. Tie a scarf to the bottom half of the wheel, on either side of the straight bit apply pressure with your arm to the scarf and the car doesn't nagg you mmmm. I don't recommend doing this as it's dangerous but I HAD to try it!!
Two concerns about the E-pedal: 1) People may come to rely on it too much and not be ready to use the brakes when they should. 2) You should not use the E-pedal (nor the brakes) to slow you in the corner - you should slow to the right speed for the bend before you enter it. Other than that - great review, want one.
I can’t wait to test drive one. They finally got one in at my local Nissan dealer. Might want to trade in my 2015 Leaf for this much better range and I think it’s really pretty.
@@Esthreel Yes I got mine and still own it and driven it just under 50.000km without any problems ;) Very satisfied and the only things I liked to be a bit better is fixed in the newer version :)
I don't fully understand how epedal works: it uses regen, but it is constant as I understand? And when it uses friction brakes, when regen slows the car not enaugh or always tops on regen?
Thanks for all the great videos...i have 1 question should i order kona and wait 1 year for it or should I pay leaf... Between kona and leaf what you advise is
The reason to blink left is that it takes time for you to slow down to make a left turn, and this time can be used by other efficient drivers that dont have to sit and wait for what you're up to. Just watch their lips, it will be thankyou or idiot...
You must be a real pain in the ... to follow! Speed up, slow down, punch it, brake, not the speed limit, let’s go faster, E-brake it! I hope I never have to follow you!!! 😂😖😂
Bjørn Nyland I’m sorry. I was teasing. Like others, I stop whatever I’m doing to watch your videos. We have a Model S, a Model 3, reserved, a smart electric, and a 2013 Leaf. I am this 🤘 close to buying another Leaf, so your review is especially valuable to me!
Bjørn Nyland so if you get them for the same price you'd go with the bolt? Im going to end up leasing, so my payment will be abt the same becuz I have a bidding war going on lol
Great question, I wonder if Chademo will be well supported in the future in countries that haven't yet deployed a charging infrastructure (like Spain). Looks like Nissan is the only brand going for Chademo. Even Renault doesn't know what to choose and sells its cars without DC charging.
Bjørn... DONT test regen with more than 90% battery left... You wont get an accurate result. In order to do maximum regen, battery needs to be discharge more
Bjørn delivers once again.
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I almost like everything about this car - Nissan did a great job correcting the deficiencies or the old Leaf for this gen 2 car. The looks improved drastically, from looking like an alien spaceship to a European-looking hatchback, the new 150hp motor, ProPilot, e-pedal one pedal drive & simple gauge design. The price barely increased too, which is a bargain considering its better specs, standard equipment & 25%+ battery size.
My only real reservations is the lack of TMS (likely not an issue since I can't imagine using this car for cross-country treks often in Canada) and the heavily rumored 2019 60kWh version with LG Chem batteries, which is better than the AESC batteries used in current Leafs + active TMS. If the Volt & Bolt (Ampera & Ampera-E) which both employs LG Chem batteries are to go by, they may be even better than...dare I say it... the Panasonic batteries used by Tesla.
Regarding the ProPilot, one of the main criticisms of Tesla's Autopilot is that it crosses the line of legal regulations between autonomous driving & lack of attention. Autopilot is a refined adaptive cruise + autosteering, but it is no substitute for autonomous driving, as the news of Model S crashing into a parked firetruck can attest to. I like the fact Nissan is so insistent on the driver being ATTENTIVE with his hands always at the ready in-case of emergencies, something Tesla is too lax about with Autopilot, leading to accidents.
Trades46 without TMS. It is a no go in Arizona too.
Nissan knows what they are doing. It's a fantastic car . Bjorn is a Tesla guy but he likes all EVs . He has great enthusiasm . Unlike some tesla people who think "Tesla is the best" and these other electric cars are not even worth looking at. This is why I watch everything Bjorn does. Keep it up Bjorn!
Aaron Z Agreed! We need all car companies to become EV companies, asap.
Awesome first rambling review Bjorn. Great to see your first impression thoughts and I am looking forward to your full review!
Yes yes! Bjorn wit new leaf!
This car might make me change to electric...
Agree, it looks nicer too, just got mine last week, a Blue Ioniq :D
it's a nice car
40 kwh nissan leaf
Congratulations to 70k subscribers! Well done, Bjørn.
Good job Bjorn and Nissan. This will surely give a good experience to leaf owners. 40kw lovely.. Will surely give tough time to competitors
I see that it uses map provided speed limits. It was showing 80 while you passed 120 speed sign.
Yep 8:29
14:00 it shows 40!
Cool music intro, nice work Bjorn 👍🏾
Damn, they have perfect roads there
Geo Plus EU financed.
Yep not like here in Memphis !!!
Loving the new leaf
The regen is strong with this one
I have a really hard time believing this car actually has optical speed sign recognition. It does a ton of mistakes:
3:33 switches to 50 without any sign
4:48 switches to 40 without any sign
8:28 switched to 80 just before a 120 sign
9:30 ignores 120 sign
11:26 switches to 120 without any sign
13:01 switches to 40 without any sign
14:37 switches to 120 without any sign
17:32 ignores 80 sign
17:35 ignores 60 sign
19:48 switches to 50 without any sign
22:20 switches to 90 / 60 ? without any sign
22:28 switches to 90 without any sign
28:14 switches shortly to 50 without any reason (should be 90 right away)
So it probably only relies on either outdated or wrong map data.
They indeed call it "Traffic Sign Recognition" on the Nissan UK website. I wouldn't call a map data solution "recognition". So either it's fake or it's doing a really bad job.
+tanzanable
Speed limit signs look more or less the same throughout Europe. There are only tiny differences between different countries, for example a slightly different font. So if it doesn't work properly with Spanish signs or is super picky about the exact details, it probably won't work reliably anywhere in Europe.
It seems to be reading signs that are not on the road being driven - I did notice at ~13:00 there was a road going off on the right that had a 40 sign and as the car passed this sign it switched to 40! There needs to be some sort of update so the car only monitors signs that are on the road that the car is using. This may not be possible with the existing hardware.
I hope that it also ignores any signs that appear to be moving... so those signs on the back of some lorries will not fool it.
I'm not sure what the local rules are there, but at least in Norway there should be speed limit signs on both sides when there's a change in the speed limit while signs that just repeat the current speed limit are only put on one side (the right side).
From my experience on my 2.zero it does read the signs but also refers to the maps records, sometimes it gets it right and sometimes not. Its recognised overhead gantry variable speed signs on UK motorways
Great video! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. give us as much INFO ON RANGE/CONSUMPTION...Nissan is being very secretive on consumption...saw everything from 8.6 kms per kWh (James in Japan) to 4.3 kms per kWh (what car?) WE WANT THE EV KING TO SPEAK!!!
Coming soon.
You are in Tenerife my island!
Hehe this island have a lot of different weathers. You can choose the weather because the high.
It's more cold and rain in the north of the island than the south
I know that's strange but yes we have snow and cold weather in some parts of island.
For example in La Laguna you will get 13 - 4 degrees and In las Americas you will get now 22 - 16 degrees
And the on Teide you will get -10 / -21 degrees on the top of mountain and on the national park you will get -4
We have a lot of weathers to test the cars 👌🏻
Welcome, I hope to see you more videos on Tenerife.
I have bought my me new vw e-golf if you want to see and test the car here with me on Tenerife or maybe I can help you with something please contact me.
Love your videos, hello from Canada!
Pretty good and accurate review, Ive had my 40KWh Leaf for a nearly two weeks now and its as good as Bjorn makes it sound, I would agree with pretty much everything he says about it. The E pedal is a fantastic idea and implementation, certainly changes your driving style for the better. A very nice car with lots of character!
Glad you got chance to test the new Leaf, looking forward to your first drive of the Model 3
Awsome heads up display
I don't like that friction brakes are activated with one pedal driving. It may feel like you're getting more regen in E mode, but it's actually a combination of brakes and regen.
Perfect parking lot to do an initial 360 degree shot of the new LEAF. Something gorgeous about a huge installation of ground-mounted solar panels and big wind turbines.
I am beginning to rethink my interest in the Bolt...
I don't think that the car can read the speed signs.
I think the car gets the data from the navigation system.
Tjark Hartung heh my friend... new cars can easily read the speed limits from the signs thanks to front camera
Kabanos PL ah okay.
It looks like the car doesn't get the right speed limit, that's why I thought the data comes from the nav.
Tjark Hartung yea it's shows often good speed limit but not always, it depends on weather and conditions
I agree, it probably doesn't optically read the signs. Often times it changes the speed limit without any sign being there. I spotted 13 mistakes it made, see my comment above/below for a list.
Good "E-pedal" regen braking demonstration at 23:50
Bjorn, what can I say. You are THE MAN. Legend thanks for the great upload.
Really interesting. Hope you enjoyed Canary Islands
Omg, I just visited that place you started from, was on holiday trip. Huge solar power & wind installation.
When you filmed this? It would have been nice to meet.
We want to see inside the Leaf 😕
Check out his short video from the new Leaf pre-production presentation: ruclips.net/video/CLdD1nTJr7w/видео.html
We need a new series on UK TV. "Bjorn Gear" Great Job!
Oh my god that intro 😍.
Bjorn u r killin it ❤
Thanks Bjørn! Great video!
My opinion to the e-Pedal: I bet it's very comfortable and so on but(t) if it automaticly uses fricition brake if you let off the foot of the pedal you loose potential regen-energy. Yeah, surely you would need to brake anyway then, but if you know your "max regen-braking", you will get used to it and also drive more anticipatory. So...more comfortable? Yes! But also more "lavish"...
I can't wait for the sportier and stronger version of it. The Nissan Leaf e-Plus with 64 kWh battery and 215 hp motor. {hihi, e-Plus like the German cell network operator}
Excellent review, Did you do a maximum speed test during your drives...? Seems with a 147ps it should exceed 100mph...
Great review. It looks like an impressive, well designed package. But I still don’t understand the desire to drive hands off, even for a little. What is it people need to be doing with their hands that’s more important than keeping, even one, on the wheel. I feel like I’m missing out on something.
Bjørn i have bought this car,do you think it is a good choice ?
By the way love your videos .
Yes, it's a very good choice as long as you don't have to fast charge a lot in one day and drive over 500 km a day.
This car pushes all the right buttons for me, only thing that is left to know is charging performance during roadtrips.
I will test that in Norway once I get to borrow a car.
Nice Eco Friendly view electric car and wind turbines :)
Tenerifee 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
Nice video! Have you heard anything about the releasedate for the 60 kwh Leaf?
hey did you meet robert llewellyn while you was there
that was sweeeeeet man, just wished you did a 0-100km/h
👍😉 Part 2 ?
Another masterpiece. Thank you:)
I don’t know if it’s the same, but on other full hybrids and electric cars, you shouldn’t drive with it in B mode, as that’s meant to be used for recharging the batteries for slowing down when coming up to traffic or on a downhill section. If you drive in B mode normally, it will actually not give you S much range as the second you release the accelerator it decelerates quickly, meaning you won’t coast far and have to reapply the accelerator again, using more energy. It’s why the speed was dropping off so quickly on the motorway sections. Just a tip for when you test it again Bjorn ;)
It seems like your video editting software uses some weird scaling as even in FullHD there is visible aliasing on thin lines. Or maybe it's the deinterlace filter, if you're recording at 1080i. But still, the content is top notch!
super
what is up with the rumors of charging limitation after 2 rapid charges?? people are canceling their orders.
Lack of active cooling.
Why the German number plate? Do Nissan have a factory there?
Tenerife is in the Canary Islands ,spain
Getting a used 40kwh tekna next week, ex taxi with 82k miles but it was cheap.👍
I don't think it's Nissans policy, it's the law in many countries that you have to hold the wheel (for example in Germany, and I think EU)
And it can be called ProPilot or AutoPilot we're still in charge (Vienna convention)... so those are only there to Assist
Nice review. When I first saw this version announced I thought it would be a good car. It looks like you like it so far.
Bjorn what would you buy in 2019. CPO Tesla Model S85 or 2019 Leaf with 60kwh battery ?
And thanks for the video good work.
looking forward to your other Leaf videos!
Drove the New Leaf yesterday for about 4 hours. I can confirm the Propilot uses resistance to turning movement to detect you. Tie a scarf to the bottom half of the wheel, on either side of the straight bit apply pressure with your arm to the scarf and the car doesn't nagg you mmmm. I don't recommend doing this as it's dangerous but I HAD to try it!!
Two concerns about the E-pedal: 1) People may come to rely on it too much and not be ready to use the brakes when they should. 2) You should not use the E-pedal (nor the brakes) to slow you in the corner - you should slow to the right speed for the bend before you enter it. Other than that - great review, want one.
I can’t wait to test drive one. They finally got one in at my local Nissan dealer. Might want to trade in my 2015 Leaf for this much better range and I think it’s really pretty.
How will we know that updates are available? Will Nissan inform us? The dealership, probably, will not bother.
Thanks for great video and the informative rambling ;) just 2-3 weeks until I get mine delivered ;)
So did you got the car? Do you still own it?
@@Esthreel Yes I got mine and still own it and driven it just under 50.000km without any problems ;) Very satisfied and the only things I liked to be a bit better is fixed in the newer version :)
"Sounds" like a job for an audio decibel meter -- Quantify how quiet, if you get the chance, Bjorn!
I don't fully understand how epedal works: it uses regen, but it is constant as I understand? And when it uses friction brakes, when regen slows the car not enaugh or always tops on regen?
Your videos are very informative and usefulll... greate job again...
Do you use simple potential energy formula (mgh) to calculate the amount of kwh needed just to gain the elevation?
Great little drive, and Nissan looks good. Not used to driving on the RHS but!
R.I.P "Old" Nissan Leaf Design 2013 - 2018 forever missed...
Do you think chademo at the new Leaf will be a disadvantage in Europe?
Bjørn , what range do you think it will Get in summer ? I have tried it and i am not that impressed rangewise!!!
+TheGreenOne21 250 km
I just ordered mine! I'll never go back to fossil
Nice car. Does it have more seat and trunk space compared to Ioniq?
Good job with recognizing that 40 at 13:00
And missing some other 120 road signs
Another great video. 16 minutes though! Oops.
with the 16inch rims its 168miles :) who fits bigger wheels to reduce the range on BEVS???? :)
Looks killed the electric car XD
Beautiful place. Nissan paid for your trip there?
What would you buy Bjørn? The new Nissan Leaf 2.zero 40 kWh or the Hyundai Ioniq EV?
+Roald Arne Kvamme Leaf
dont put an orange in the steering wheel :D :D
Thanks for all the great videos...i have 1 question should i order kona and wait 1 year for it or should I pay leaf... Between kona and leaf what you advise is
+Lucifer Depends on your driving needs.
Amazing car, can't wait to see even cheaper long range electric cars!
Okay quick question 2018 Nissan Leaf or 2018 Hyundai ioniq Electric?
depends
That reflection 😬
The new Leaf looks sooooo much better than the old one.
This location reminds me of breaking bad
Its nerby Madeira Island
Remember to use the "Auto Hold" key next time you try the Ioniq for easy hill start :)
+Kjetil I've tried it and it's not the same.
This car vs 2018 volt or 2019 egolf? Egolf can do 300km
+suki san 300 km on e-Golf is NEDC which is not realistic. About 200-250 km is real world range.
Hey Björn, you know you are not supposed to blink in the roundabout? Start blinking (right) only when you are about to exit the roundabout.
To end a long upcoming discussion: I disagree
The reason to blink left is that it takes time for you to slow down to make a left turn, and this time can be used by other efficient drivers that dont have to sit and wait for what you're up to. Just watch their lips, it will be thankyou or idiot...
Hey Bjørn would you like e-pedal on your tesla?
+Benjamin P yes
This guy is very nice.
Much rather have the Zoe. More range and not so expensive.
Julian Davies The Renault is a much smaller car and the Leaf is more like a normal spacious hatchback. Not comparable.
You must be a real pain in the ... to follow! Speed up, slow down, punch it, brake, not the speed limit, let’s go faster, E-brake it! I hope I never have to follow you!!! 😂😖😂
I had no one behind me, but cars in front (as video shows). Everyone was driving slow there.
Bjørn Nyland I’m sorry. I was teasing. Like others, I stop whatever I’m doing to watch your videos. We have a Model S, a Model 3, reserved, a smart electric, and a 2013 Leaf. I am this 🤘 close to buying another Leaf, so your review is especially valuable to me!
all the german plates :D
Reads speed limit
This is the first reasonable test I've seen of the new Leaf! Thank you very much!!!
35:15 lots of cyclists, yay!
And at the end, super nice.
does it have battery thermal management?
Heater but not cooler.
Bjørn Nyland good for Norway, probably not so good for Arizona or anywhere scorching hot :/
Should I get the leaf or the bolt?
Bolt EV has more range but cost 50 % more. And Leaf has better ProPilot and features.
Bjørn Nyland so if you get them for the same price you'd go with the bolt?
Im going to end up leasing, so my payment will be abt the same becuz I have a bidding war going on lol
What's your opinion on asking Nissan to make CCS a rapid charge option?
They will stick to CHAdeMO because it's bi-directional. That's needed for V2G.
Really? I didn't know that.
Every CHAdeMO Car is vehicle to grid ready.Ccs cant Do this
Great question, I wonder if Chademo will be well supported in the future in countries that haven't yet deployed a charging infrastructure (like Spain). Looks like Nissan is the only brand going for Chademo. Even Renault doesn't know what to choose and sells its cars without DC charging.
tanzanable The nice thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from...
Bjørn... DONT test regen with more than 90% battery left... You wont get an accurate result. In order to do maximum regen, battery needs to be discharge more
Does anyone know where he filmed this at? Doesn't look like Norway.
Looks like he's in Spain?
German plates but definitely not Germany
Off the south of Spain Tenerife..volcano island ....
Concluding from the highway signs it is south spain like you guessed
He says in his env 200 video. It is a island with not many chargers so he can't test that
Here? No!