Nissan Leaf named 2018 World Green Car

The new Nissan Leaf has been named the “2018 World Green Car” at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (March 30-April 8).

The world’s best-selling all-electric vehicle is the first EV of its kind to win the award since the category’s inception in 2016.

Reinvented for its second generation, the 2018 Leaf combines greater range with a new design and the latest Nissan Intelligent Mobility features including ProPilot Assist, e-Pedal, automatic emergency braking and more.

“We’re very proud that since the Nissan Leaf launched in 2010, we’ve been able to put more than 300,000 zero-emission electric vehicles on the road worldwide, helping to reduce carbon footprints around the globe,” Nissan global marketing and sales vice-president Daniele Schillaci says.

Judges considered the vehicle’s overall environmental impact, including tailpipe emissions and fuel consumption, in selecting the overall winner.

“The first Leaf was good, the new Leaf is better, so it’s an easy choice for the Green Car award,” Australian World Car of the Year judge Paul Gover says.

“The extra range (400km) is the major advance, but Nissan has also added extra performance and more practicality.

“At a time when the world is looking for honesty and realism in new technology, the Leaf gets the tick from me.”

The previous-generation Leaf was named “World Car of the Year” in 2011 and remains the only pure electric vehicle to win that award in its 14-year history.