As more electric vehicles find their way onto the market, Nissan is working on a special twin-motor, all-wheel-control test car. This Nissan Leaf prototype, based on the Leaf e+, is outfitted with an array of new tech currently under development for Nissan’s next line of EVs. The company says they are aiming for a more engaging experience behind the wheel.

“The new electric-drive, four-wheel-control technology now being developed integrates Nissan’s electric propulsion and 4WD control technologies with our chassis control technology to achieve a huge leap in acceleration, cornering, and braking performance, on par with the latest sports cars,” explained Takao Asami, Nissan Senior Vice President for Research and Advanced Engineering.
Lots of Torque (But Comfortable Too)

The Leaf EV tester uses separate front and rear electric motors that provide a maximum output of 304 horsepower and 501 lb-ft. of torque. To compliment the power, Nissan is engineering “ultra-high-precision” controls in the hopes their next EV will be more comfortable to drive. Nissan seems keen on building up the driving dynamics of their forthcoming EV line. Perhaps they want to overcome the notion EVs are boring, although a J.D. Power review in February gave the current Leaf high marks for driving dynamics.

Nissan’s twin-motor, all-wheel drive test car contains new technologies under development for the company?s next EV line. Photo: Nissan Nor...