How Far Can I Drive from Tokyo in a Day?

530 km

They drove 530 km in 12 hours, reaching Fukushima but not their target of Tono. The Nissan Leaf's range exceeded expectations, despite Natsuki's attempts to drain the battery.

• 🔋 The Nissan Leaf's advertised range was 500 km, but it achieved over 530 km on a single charge.
• 🤔 Natsuki, a skeptic of EVs, repeatedly tried to sabotage the car's battery, including using a hairdryer and driving in sport mode.
• 📍 The journey started in Tokyo, passed through Ibaraki and Fukushima, and ended near Sendai, falling short of the goal town of Tono.
• 🔌 The car was charged for 15 minutes, adding 300 km of range, demonstrating the speed of EV charging.
• 🍳 Vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology was used to power a grill for cooking pre-cooked chicken, showcasing the car's utility.

Two men in a car, one holding a map of Japan, with Tokyo landmarks in the background and text overlay asking 'HOW FAR FROM TOKYO IN 24 HOURS?'.