Nissan has developed an IT system for Nissan LEAF connecting the vehicle’s on-board transmitting unit to a global data center to support Electric Vehicle driving 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This helps to provide a stress free experience through ground breaking features and is achieved via the following:
Maximum range display
- With a simple touch of a button, the navigation map shows the driving radius within range under the current state of charge.
- The system can also calculate if the vehicle is within range of a pre-set destination.
Update on charging stations
- The navigation system will point out the latest information on available charging stations within the current driving range.
- Detailed information for each charging station will also be displayed.
Timer function
- The timer function enables the air-conditioner or battery charging to begin at a specified time. The air-conditioner can be pre-set while the vehicle is plugged-in to cool the cabin to a desirable temperature before driving begins, without taxing the vehicle’s battery. Meanwhile, the battery charging can be pre-set to start at a specified time at night to benefit from more favorable electricity rates and ensure your car is fully charged for you in the morning.
EV remote control and monitoring function
- The driver can monitor the state-of-charge of LEAF via an online website or a smart phone. For example, when the battery is fully charged, a message alert is sent to the smart phone. Additional remote control functions range from switching the charging system ON/OFF or setting the air-conditioner timer.