Infiniti has unveiled its first electric car with the LE Concept last week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The LE is based on on the running gear of a Nissan Leaf, but it will be Nissan Motor Company’s first luxury EV to hit the market.

The Infiniti LE Concept comes in at 186.4 inches in overall length – about the same size as the automaker’s entry-level G37 sedan. And it features a wheelbase of 106.3 inches.The LE’s 134 horsepower(the  Leaf’s motor is only rated at 107 horsepower) and 240 pound-feet of torque represent increases of 24 horses and 30 lb-ft over its less powerful sibling.However, the LE Concept’s exterior features several Infiniti design cues, such as its double-arch grille and crescent-cut rear-pillar. Far more interesting is the LE’s interior.whcih is  with the new infotainment system powered by the Intel Atom processor. The LE will also come standard with the automaker’s Personal Assistant 24-hour concierge service.

Official images from the patent office have revealed the upcoming Infiniti Emerg-E Concept that will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6th.These design illustrations  correspond perfectly with the aforementioned teaser materials.Even though some details, like the wheels, are still a mystery, we can get a pretty clear image of how the new sports car will look like, the designs showing the exact body contours from multiple angles.It is an  electric powered “uncompromising” sports car with range-extended capability  featuring a 1.2-liter engine mounted mid-ship for optimal weight distribution  and handling.More details about the new Infiniti sports concept will be revealed in the upcoming months. Stay tuned!