Nissan plans to reveal its Tesla rival at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. In anticipation of that, they posted a series of images and videos of the concept. Nissan says the IDS is the 2nd generation of Leaf and is an all-electric hatchback.
The concept's body is entirely made of carbon fiber and has room for 4 passengers.
One of the cool things is its front grille that looks like blue-ish blocks of ice. The rear gets a spoiler and V-shaped taillights.
The IDS offers 2 modes: Manual and Piloted Drive. The Piloted Drive the seats turn inwards and ambient lights are dimmed.
The Manual Drive turns the driver's seat forward, just like in a regular car, and features an amazing futuristic steering wheel.
The power comes from a 60kWh battery that will allow for better autonomy. The IDS could become the rival of the upcoming affordable Tesla Model 3
After leading the development and expansion of EV technology, Nissan once again stands at the forefront of automotive technology. By integrating advanced vehicle control and safety technologies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), Nissan is among the leaders developing practical, real-world applications of autonomous drive technology.
After leading the development and expansion of EV technology, Nissan once again stands at the forefront of automotive technology. By integrating advanced vehicle control and safety technologies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), Nissan is among the leaders developing practical, real-world applications of autonomous drive technology.
After leading the development and expansion of EV technology, Nissan once again stands at the forefront of automotive technology. By integrating advanced vehicle control and safety technologies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), Nissan is among the leaders developing practical, real-world applications of autonomous drive technology.
After leading the development and expansion of EV technology, Nissan once again stands at the forefront of automotive technology. By integrating advanced vehicle control and safety technologies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), Nissan is among the leaders developing practical, real-world applications of autonomous drive technology.
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