Video: The Stig… we mean… Ben Collins drives the Nissan LEAF

October 5, 2010 Omar Rana 2011, Ben Collins, Compact Cars, electric-cars, electric-vehicles, Nissan LEAF, Nissan LEAF EV, plug-in hybrids, The Stig, Top Gear

Some say he’s from Bristol – others say that he’s hated by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and Top Gear all together. All we know is, he’s called the Stig… well, no, he’s just Ben Collins.

Here is a video review of Ben Collins getting behind the new Nissan LEAF EV. Basically, we’re watching two things the guys hosts at Top Gear hate – electric-cars and Ben Collins.

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Refresher: Power for the Nissan LEAF comes from a 107-hp electric-motor that runs on power supplied by lithium-ion cells. On a full-charge, the Nissan LEAF allows for a driving range of 100 miles with a top speed of 87 mph. A full charge takes up to 8 hours on a standard 200V outlet. Buyers can opt for the DC 50kW quick-charger, which recharges the battery up to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. Prices for the 2011 Nissan LEAF will start at $32,780 but with a federal tax-credit prices will come in as low as $25,280, or for a lease payment of $349 a month.