Nissan has made 500,000 Leaf units in 10 years

MANILA: Nissan has officially hit the half-a-million milestone with the production of the 500,000^th Leaf since it began making the world’s first mass-market 100% electric vehicle (EV) in 2010.

The 500,000^th unit rolled out of Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, England, which has built more than 175,000 Leaf cars since it began producing the model in 2013.

Nissan’s Leaf has won awards 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.

The 500,000th Leaf was purchased by Maria Jansen in Norway.

“My husband and I chose to buy a Nissan Leaf back in 2018, and we loved it. 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,” said Jansen.

The Leaf has come a long way since its introduction 10 years ago. It now comes with 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.

With the Leaf, Nissan is now responsible for more than preventing more than 2.4 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions from polluting countries around the world.

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

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