Europeans snap up 62kWh Limited Edition Leaf

European demand for the Nissan Leaf e+ 3.Zero Limited Edition with a 62kWh battery has seen pre-orders hit the 3,000 mark, a month after the new model was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas.

The Nissan Leaf e+ 3.Zero Limited Edition has a power output of 160 kWh, and an expected range of up to 384km on a single charge.

Norway is currently leading the pre-orders reaching almost half of the 3,000 units. Leaf was the top-selling car overall in Norway in 2018.

The Nissan Leaf 3.Zero with a 40 kWh battery was also unveiled at CES and is available to order now in Europe. Based on the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh, the Nissan Leaf 3.Zero adds a number of personalisation options including new colours and a contrasting roof,.

The new Leaf 3.Zero models both feature e-Pedal and ProPilot.

The e-Pedal is a new driving experience for many, allowing the driver to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop using only the accelerator pedal. This delivers a seamless, smooth drive and maximum control to the driver through enhanced pedal feedback.

ProPilot is an advanced driving assistance technology which works on single-lane highways. A ‘hands-on, eyes-on’ system, it allows the car to stop, restart and stay centred in its lane in higher-speed cruising and lower-speed congested traffic scenarios.

The consistent high demand for the Nissan Leaf secured its crown as the best-selling EV overall in Europe for 2018, with more than 40,000 sold across the continent. It remains the world’s best-selling EV, with more than 380,000 units sold globally since the original car launched in 2010.