In early March 2019, the Nissan LEAF became the first electric car in the world to ever surpass 400,000 sales. That achievement made the fully electric car the best selling vehicle of its kind of all time, following on from its record as the best selling electric car in Europe last year.
As the entire automobile industry begins to move toward more environmentally conscious power, the Nissan LEAF is leading the movement. As the best selling electric car, the Nissan LEAF is a pioneer of the future and paving the way for the cars of the coming years. While other car manufacturers are just beginning to make the shift toward electric power, the second generation Nissan LEAF has been on the market for nearly two years - and has nearly a half million sales to prove its popularity.
When it was first announced in 2011, the Nissan LEAF was so far ahead of its time that it was considered a niche product. Its customers were mostly “early adopters”, willing to take a chance on an entirely new approach to driving. Now, though, many drivers are considering that their next car may be an electric - or electrified - vehicle. The sales of the Nissan LEAF are not just testimony to the car’s popularity, but to the changing mindset and growing trend toward electric vehicles in general.
When Nissan launched the second generation LEAF nearly two years ago, the Japanese manufacturer pledged to become a global leader in producing and promoting vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions. Nissan has led and accelerated the movement by supporting governments to make charging easier and developing solutions for used car batteries. This effort has led to increased confidence in both electric power and the electric vehicles already available, the leading model of which is the Nissan LEAF.
The Nissan LEAF isn’t just an electric vehicle. It comes with a range of technology designed to make driving more fun and convenient, such as the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features. From the e-pedal that allows driving with one pedal to Nissan ProPilot, The Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology gives the Nissan LEAF the power and intelligence it needs to make every drive simple and enjoyable.
The Nissan LEAF comes equipped with new technology features that provide a more connected driving experience than ever before. This includes a new 8 inch multi-touch display with door to door navigation, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay so you can link your car to your phone seamlessly. The NissanConnect Services app also gives you the power to remote start vehicle charging, control the vehicle temperature and assess your parking position.
The top selling electric vehicle has two versions for 2019: Nissan LEAF and Nissan LEAF e+. Designed for longer journeys, the latter comes with an intelligent power-enhanced battery and develops 217PS power output that will take you up to 239 miles on a single charge.