All-Electric Nissan LEAF with Nano-Paint Technology Cleans Itself. Really.

Nissan is taking the concept of a clean car to new heights with the testing of its all-electric, zero-emissions LEAF with a nano-paint technology that actually cleans itself. For real.

Created to demonstrate its potential use in future vehicles, this Nissan LEAF’s exterior is treated with a specially engineered “superhydrophobic” and “oleophobic” paint that repels water and oils.

This “self-cleaning” paint, called Ultra-Ever Dry®, creates a protective layer of air between the paint and environment, effectively stopping water and road spray from leaving dirty marks on LEAF’s surface. Nissan is one of the first carmakers to apply this technology to a vehicle.

The coating, marketed and sold by UltraTech International, has been in testing at the Nissan Technical Center in Europe. So far it has responded well to common car-dirtying events including rain, spray, frost, sleet and standing water with the technology creating a protective “umbrella of air” for the paint.

Chocolate syrup squirted onto the hood rolls right off onto the floor and has been a crowd favorite during public demonstrations. Nissan is evaluating public feedback to consider using the treatment as a future aftermarket option.

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