In Rimini, from 3 to 6 November, at H2R, visitors will be able to test drive the new Leaf — with a range extended to 250 km — and explore the potential of connected cars with the Carwings Connect system.
One is the world's best-selling electric car (around 200,000 are on the road worldwide). The other is one of the most advanced onboard systems for making the most of an electric car's features, from battery charging to remote climate control of the cabin. You will be able to experience both at the 2015 edition of H2R Mobility for Sustainability, the event dedicated to sustainable mobility and the green economy, scheduled at Rimini Fiera from 3 to 6 November, where Nissan will give the national premiere of the new 2016 version of its electric Leaf.
The most significant novelty concerns the adoption of new upgraded 30 kWh batteries, which deliver an electric range of 250 km (even though, to date, the mobility needs of 98% of owners of vehicles in segment C — the segment to which the Leaf belongs — have proved to be well below 170 km per day).
In Italy it will be possible to order the Leaf 30 kWh from November, with first deliveries taking place from January. Prices? They start from €28,990, to which must be added €79 per month for battery rental (for 36 months and up to 30,000 km per year). For those who wish, in Rimini, in the outdoor area outside the exhibition halls, the Leaf will be available for test drives — an opportunity not to be missed for anyone who has never experienced the silent thrill of driving an electric car.
In the Città Sostenibile pavilion, Nissan will also present the Carwings system, through which on-demand mobile connectivity, traffic information services, internet connection, navigation system integration and constantly updated maps are provided.
The system, available on the new generation of the Leaf, allows car owners to remotely monitor the charge status of their vehicle, start or stop climate control, and send a route map to reach a destination. In addition, the system provides constant, automatic internet updates for both the user's smartphone app and the interface on the car itself.
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And for those worried about range anxiety, there is good news: the Carwings navigation system tells you exactly how much energy is needed to reach your destination and where the nearest charging station is.