22:25 26-02-2026

Nissan Leaf gets ProPILOT 2.0 upgrade with high-precision 3D maps

The third-generation Nissan Leaf has received a key technological upgrade: the ProPILOT 2.0 system now integrates high-precision three-dimensional maps from Dynamic Map Platform. The developer confirmed that its centimeter-accurate data forms the foundation for the system's hands-free driving capability on all Japanese expressways and car-only roads. Thanks to detailed mapping layers, the Leaf can pinpoint its position within a few centimeters, ensuring stable lane-keeping, predictable movement in traffic flow, and an enhanced safety level.

The 3D mapping technology allows ProPILOT 2.0 to combine sensor data with a high-precision digital road model for reliable operation even when visual landmarks are compromised—such as in rain, fog, or evening lighting. This is a crucial condition for the widespread adoption of hands-off features on Japanese roads. The high-precision map series covers the entire expressway network, making the Leaf one of Japan's most technologically advanced mass-market electric vehicles.

Dynamic Map Platform is a consortium established with support from the Japanese government and the country's largest automakers. Today, the company operates in 26 countries, participating in autonomous driving projects, road infrastructure simulators, road maintenance systems, and facility management. The supplied mapping data serves as a foundational layer for new ADAS functions, including highway hands-off driving, high-precision vehicle guidance, and support for future autonomous modes.

For Nissan, integrating these maps into the new-generation Leaf represents a significant step forward in developing accessible driving automation systems. This move gives the model a noticeable technological edge amid growing competition in the mass-market EV segment.