# Advanced Powertrain Electric Vehicles The Nissan LEAF e+ Packs a 62 kWh Battery By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-leaf-e References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nissan-leaf-e-packs-62-kwh-battery-2019-01-09/) & [nissannews](https://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-leaf-e-joins-world-s-best-selling-electric-vehicle-family) The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar) LEAF e+ is the latest version of the [electric vehicle model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev2) that is positioned to offer consumers in many parts of the world with access to impressive capabilities with an equally sporty design. The vehicle is outfitted with a 62 kWh battery pack that is reported to deliver up to 40% more range than the previous version for a total driving distance of 226 miles per charge. The enhanced powertrain gives the car [impressive driving gusto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt), while trim choices includes S Plus, SV Plus and SL Plus to offer customized levels of comfort on the interior and styling on the exterior. The Nissan LEAF e+ vehicle will be available for purchase at dealerships in Japan starting in January with US sales set to begin in spring 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increased Range:** The Nissan LEAF e+ offers up to 40% more range than previous versions, creating opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturers to develop models with extended driving distances. - **Enhanced Powertrain:** The improved powertrain in the Nissan LEAF e+ provides the vehicle with impressive driving performance, opening possibilities for advancements in electric vehicle powertrain technology. - **Customized Trim Choices:** The S Plus, SV Plus, and SL Plus trim choices in the Nissan LEAF e+ offer personalized levels of comfort and style, presenting opportunities for car manufacturers to cater to individual consumer preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The increased range and enhanced powertrain in the Nissan LEAF e+ highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry. - **Battery Technology:** The 62 kWh battery pack in the Nissan LEAF e+ showcases the need for advancements in battery technology to support extended driving ranges in electric vehicles. - **Automotive Design:** The customization options in trim choices of the Nissan LEAF e+ demonstrate opportunities for disruptive innovation in automotive design to cater to individual consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extended Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-vauxhall-mokka.md) - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [Efficient Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-mokka-electric-long-range.md) - [Collaborative EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-state-battery.md) - [Hybrid-Only SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail.md) - [Upgraded E-Bike Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectric-ebikes.md) - [Sporty Electric Sedan Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-ec4-x.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md)