Nissan celebrates production of the 500,000th LEAF

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In celebration of World EV Day, Nissan marked the production of the 500,000th LEAF, the world’s first mass-market 100% electric car. With half a million LEAF built globally, customers around the world continue to embrace the pioneering zero-emission vehicle.

The milestone was achieved at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, England, almost a decade after the model first went on sale. The plant has built more than 175,000 LEAF cars since it began producing the model in 2013.

Nissan’s manufacturing facilities in Sunderland continue to craft the LEAF to the highest standards to ensure that every LEAF embodies innovation and excitement, while striving to make advances in sustainable mobility.

The Nissan LEAF has won accolades around the world including Car of the Year 2011 in Europe, World Car of the Year 2011, and Car of the Year Japan in 2011 and 2012. More importantly, the car has earned the trust of hundreds of thousands of customers.

The 500,000th LEAF found its happy owner, Maria Jansen, in Norway.

“My husband and I chose to buy a Nissan LEAF back in 2018, and we loved it,” Jansen said. “We’re very excited to become the proud owners of the 500,000th Nissan LEAF. This car really meets our needs with extended range and enhanced technologies.”

The LEAF offers customers advanced technologies to enhance safety, comfort and control on the road. These include the award-winning ProPILOT – a “hands-on, eyes-on” system that allows the car to stop, restart and stay centered in its lane – and e-Pedal technology for one-pedal driving.

Paving the way for an electrified future

With more than 14.8 billion clean-air kilometers driven since 20101, LEAF owners around the world have helped prevent more than 2.4 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions.

During recent lockdowns, air quality improved around the world due to a decrease in CO2-emitting activities. In Europe, studies show that 68% of people support measures to prevent a return to previous levels of air pollution[2].

“Consumers have seen what cleaner air and reduced noise pollution feel like during lockdowns,” said Helen Perry, head of electric passenger cars and infrastructure at Nissan Europe. “Now more than ever, they’re looking to take positive steps towards a more sustainable future and the Nissan LEAF contributes to this efforts.” 

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To learn more about the 100% electric Nissan LEAF and Nissan Products on Nissan Europe consumer sites, visit https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/leaf.html

Discover the 100% electric Nissan range by visiting https://www.nissan.co.uk/range/electric-cars.html

For more information about Nissan’s products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan-global.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. 

 

1 Nissan Global Data Center (as of August 26th, 2020). Calculation: total distance driven (GDC data, based on 52% of global LEAF volume) / number of Carwings-registered vehicles (52% of global LEAF volume) x total global sales number

2 POLITICO, Life after COVID: Europeans want to keep their cities car-free (published June 11, 2020)

About the LEAF

Drawing on Nissan’s extensive heritage in developing quality electric vehicles, the Nissan LEAF celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2020, enhancing its status as the pioneer in mass-market electric mobility.

Both the 40 kWh LEAF and 62 kWh LEAF e+ energise customers with the thrill of electrified, zero-emission power delivery. Each LEAF is developed with an optimised blend of power and range, with the 40 kWh and 62 kWh models capable of 270 km and 385 km on the WLTP combined cycle, respectively.

LEAF is also defined by advanced technology, with a number of intelligent driver assistance systems such as ProPILOT creating a more confident, more controlled and effortless driving experience.

The driver and passengers can also enjoy seamless connectivity on the road thanks to the advanced NissanConnect infotainment system, featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto for easy smartphone integration.

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