Nissan LEAF runs on a lithium-ion battery and electric motor, and it emits
no CO2 or other exhaust emissions during operation. The EV offers
excellent, fun-to-drive performance, with smooth, strong acceleration and
quiet delivery across a speed range comparable to that of other models,
as well as great handling stability realized by well-balanced weight
distribution. All of this has earned Nissan LEAF high marks from drivers
since its debut in 2010.
Nissan LEAF is now sold in 35 countries on four continents, with
sales increasing every year. In January 2014, total sales worldwide hit
100,000 vehicles, making Nissan LEAF the best-selling EV in the world,
with a 45% share of the global EV market. As of the end of March 2014,
total sales had cleared the 110,000 mark. While the vehicles’ low
environmental impact is attractive, consumer awareness of other
characteristics of EVs, such as the low charging costs and their superior
acceleration and steering performance, is likely to have been a factor in
these strong sales.