Nissan Leaf
| Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|
A second generation Nissan Leaf (2017–present; 2023 facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | October 2010 – present |
| Model years | 2011–present (Europe & North America) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact/Small family car (C)[1] |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
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The Nissan Leaf (Japanese: 日産・リーフ, Hepburn: Nissan Rīfu) (Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family Car) is a 5-door electric hatchback car built by Nissan. The Nissan Leaf has become the first mass-market fully-electric vehicle. It has been made since 2010. It does not use any gasoline or diesel so it is a zero emissions vehicle. It only uses electricity.
Awards
2010 - Green Car Vision Award by the Green Car Journal
2010 - Breakthrough Award by Popular Mechanics
2011 - European car of the year
2011 - EV of the Year by EV.com
2011 - Eco-Friendly Car of the Year by Cars.com
2011 - Green Fleet Electric Vehicle of the Year by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
2011 - listed in "Best Green Cars" by Mother Earth News
2011 - was ranked first in Kelley Blue Book Top 10 Green Cars
2011 - World Car of the Year
2011 - finalist of World Green Car
2011 - Ward's 10 Best Engines
2011 - the 2011–2012 Car of the Year Japan at the Tokyo Motor Show
Gallery
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First generation
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Back
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Interior
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Second generation
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Back view
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Facelift
References
- ↑ "2020 Nissan Leaf preview: More safety features, bigger touchscreen for EV compact car". Green Car Reports. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 2021-08-09.