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.