In addition to a 220/240V EV charger (takes ~7 hours) and a 110-120V charger (takes ~20 hours), Nissan also offers LEAF drivers an available 480V quick charger (takes ~30 minutes). In understanding that, given the choice, most people would choose a quick charger, Nissan has invested a significant amount of time and resources into creating in optimized EV quick charger.

The fruits of their labor have proven very worthwhile. They've just unveiled the…

The young Nissan LEAF just had another first-ever experience. The award-winning EV went to Denmark to compete in the inaugural Oresund Rally - a competition open exclusively to electric vehicles (EVs).

The Danish EV rally was dramatically different from events in which conventional petrol cars compete. There were no dirt storms or aerobatic-like moments. Rather, the main criteria judged at the Oresund Rally was...