Nissan Leaf top EV in Europe

The Nissan Leaf is the top selling electric vehicle in Europe and the best-selling car overall in Norway.

Sales are surging throughout Europe as consumer appetite for EVs continues to grow.

More than 12,300 Leafs found homes in Norway in 2018, with the nation’s strong focus on sustainability cited for its sales success.

Nearly 40,700 Leafs sold across Europe in 2018, making it the best-selling EV there.

To maintain the trend, Nissan recently confirmed two new versions of the Leaf for Europe.

They are the new Nissan Leaf e+ 3.Zero Limited Edition, which is fitted with an uprated 62kWh battery for enhanced performance and up to 385km range and the Leaf 3.Zero with a 40kWh battery and an 8-inch infotainment screen enabling additional connectivity services such as door-to-door navigation.

An improved Nissan Connect EV app will also be available when the Leaf 3.Zero goes on sale in Europe with new colour and trim options, including a contrasting roof, enabling more scope for personalisation.

“This latest announcement marks the start of a very optimistic 2019 for our EV range,” Nissan Europe sales and marketing senior vice president Ken Ramirez says.

“The fact that the Nissan Leaf is still the default choice for EV buyers in Europe is a testament to its all-round capability as the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – especially with the ever-growing range of competitors.

“We can celebrate standout sales success with Norway as an example, as it highlights how the Nissan electric ecosystem has established itself as a sustainable lifestyle choice in a relatively short space of time.

“With the range now stronger than ever, we look forward to welcoming more customers to EV ownership in the coming months.”

The Leaf also remains the world’s best-selling EV, with more than 380,000 units sold globally since launching in 2010.

Both the Nissan Leaf e+ 3.Zero Limited Edition and the Nissan Leaf 3.Zero are available to order now, with first deliveries expected in Europe in mid-2019.

The second generation Nissan Leaf is due new in Australia and New Zealand this year as well.