Nissan is showing the beefed up version of its hit Leaf electric car as the Japanese automaker seeks to distance itself from the arrest of its star executive Carlos Ghosn.
The unveiling Wednesday at Nissan Motor Co.’s Yokohama headquarters, southwest of Tokyo, had been postponed when Ghosn was arrested November 19.
Ghosn has been charged with underreporting his income. Tokyo prosecutors have extended his detention through Friday, adding breach of trust allegations.
The Tokyo District Court rejected Wednesday the protest filed by Ghosn’s lawyers on his prolonged detention.
The lawyers have said they will appeal to a higher court.
Ghosn made his first public appearance since his arrest Tuesday, and denied each allegation in the Tokyo District Court.
The Leaf was among the achievements for Nissan that Ghosn highlighted in his statement to the judge.
The new 4.16 million yen (USD 38,000) Leaf e+ is about the same size as the model on sale, but gets more power and cruise range.