The Nissan Leaf is one of the most popular EVs in the world right now, but in many ways, it’s a wasted opportunity. The last Leaf pretty much spearheaded the uptake of affordable EVs, but Nissan has followed it up with… well, nothing. Sure, the company unveiled another Leaf just a few weeks ago, and also an updated electric van – but it hasn’t really built upon its EV superiority. Until now, that is.
Nissan has unveiled a brand new electric concept SUV at the Tokyo Motor Show, and it could be the beginning of a whole new range of EVs. Nissan is calling it the IMx, and although it’s just a concept vehicle right now, it marks a significant step for the Japanese manufacturer.
As you’d expect, the IMx contains all the autonomous and connected technology you’d expect from a concept car in 2017 – but the most significant thing here is the powertrain.
The IMx uses a pair of high-output electric motors for the front and rear axles give the vehicle all-wheel-drive capability. Nissan says these motors combine to produce 320 kW of power and 700Nm of torque – and also allow for a 600 km range.
Nissan says the IMx uses a new platform, based on the Nissan Leaf, that will soon power a significantly expanding range of EVs. It’s the first sign of Nissan looking to use its experience from the Leaf to properly dominate the EV market – and that’s very exciting.
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