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( January 2018 ) This article may be too long to read and navigate comfortably. Please consider splitting content into sub-articles, condensing it, or adding or removing subheadings. ( January 2018 ) Nissan Leaf Overview Manufacturer Nissan Production 2010 -- present Body and chassis Class Compact car / Small family car ( C ) Body style 5 - door hatchback The Nissan Leaf ( Japanese : 日産 リーフ ) is a compact five - door hatchback electric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010, followed by various European countries and Canada in 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) official range for the 2018 model year Leaf is 243 km ( 151 miles ) on a full battery charge. The battery can be charged from empty to 80 % capacity in about 30 minutes using DC fast charging. As an all - electric car, the Nissan Leaf produces no tailpipe pollution or greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to reduced dependence on petroleum. Among other awards and recognition, the Nissan Leaf has won the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 2011 World Car of the Year, and the 2011 -- 2012 Car of the Year Japan. More than 350,000 Leafs have been sold worldwide by September 2018, making the Leaf the world 's all - time best - selling highway - capable electric car in history. As of December 2017, the United States is the world 's largest `` Nissan Leaf market '' with almost 114,827 sold, followed by Japan with almost 72,500 units, and Europe with almost 68,000. As of December 2016, the European market was led by Norway with over 19,400 new units registered, and the United Kingdom with 15,000 units by mid-September 2016. The Nissan Leaf was the world 's best - selling plug - in electric car in 2013 and 2014. Contents 1 Development history 2 First generation ( 2010 -- 2017 ) 2.1 Design 2.2 Powertrain 2.3 Battery 2.3. 1 Battery Life and Degradation 2.4 Range and Fuel Economy 2.4. 1 2011 / 12 model year 2.4. 2 2013 model year 2.4. 3 2014 / 15 model year 2.4. 4 2016 model year 2.5 Operating costs 2.5. 1 Tax incentive 2.5. 2 Total cost of ownership 2.6 Environmental footprint 2.7 Recharging 2.8 Technology 2.9 Safety 2.10 2013 model year 2.11 2014 model year 3 Second generation ( 2017 -- present ) 4 Production 4.1 Oppama, Japan 4.2 Smyrna, U.S. 4.3 Sunderland, United Kingdom 4.4 Guangdong, China 5 Markets and sales 5.1 Global sales 6 Reported issues 7 Related cars 8 Motorsport 9 Reception 9.1 Criticism 10 See also 11 References 12 External links Development history The Nissan Cube - derived EV - 01 test car was Nissan 's first prototype with the all - electric drive train later used in the Leaf. The EV - 12 test car was based on the Nissan Tiida / Versa. Nissan introduced its first battery electric vehicle, the Nissan Altra, at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on 29 December 1997. The Altra was produced between 1998 and 2002. Only about 200 Altras were ever produced, and it was mainly used as a `` fleet vehicle '' for companies such as electric utilities. Nissan also developed the Nissan Hypermini and ran a demonstration program for it. The car sold in limited numbers to supply government and corporate fleets in Japan between 1999 and 2001. A small fleet of Hyperminis was also field - tested in several cities in California between 2001 and 2005. In 2009, Nissan unveiled the EV - 11 prototype electric car. It was based on the Nissan Tiida ( Versa in North America ), but with the conventional gasoline engine replaced with an all - electric drivetrain, and included an 80 kW ( 110 hp ) / 280 N ⋅ m ( 210 lb ⋅ ft ) electric motor, 24 kWh lithium - ion battery pack rated to have a range of 175 km ( 109 miles ) on the United States Environmental Protection Agency 's LA - 4 or `` city '' driving cycle, navigation system, and remote control and monitoring via a cellphone connection through Nissan 's secure data center to the car. The technology in the EV - 11 was previously developed and tested in the EV - 01 and EV - 02 test cars, built with an all - electric powertrain that used the Nissan Cube ( Z11 ) as a development mule. The EV - 11 prototype was on display 26 July 2009. A week later, on 2 August 2009, Nissan unveiled its production version at its Yokohama headquarters and committed to begin retail sales in both the North American market and in Japan at end of 2010. First generation ( 2010 -- 2017 ) Nissan Leaf ( ZE0 ) Overview Manufacturer Nissan Also called Venucia e30 ( China ) Production 2010 -- 2017 Assembly Japan : Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan United States : Smyrna, Tennessee United Kingdom : Sunderland ( NMUK ) Body and chassis Class Compact car Body style 5 - door hatchback Layout Front - motor, front - wheel drive Platform Nissan EV platform Powertrain Electric motor 80 kW ( 110 hp ), 280 N ⋅ m ( 210 ft ⋅ lb ) synchronous motor Transmission Single speed constant ratio ( 7.94 : 1 ) Battery MY 2011 / 15 and MY 2016 S trim 24 kWh lithium - ion battery MY 2016 ( SL and SV trims ) 30 kWh lithium - ion battery Range MY 2011 / 12 117 km ( 73 miles ) EPA 175 km ( 109 miles ) NEDC MY 2013 121 km ( 75 miles ) EPA 200 km ( 120 miles ) NEDC MY 2014 / 15 135 km ( 84 miles ) EPA MY 2016 with 24 kWh battery 135 km ( 84 miles ) EPA with 30 kWh battery 172 km ( 107 miles ) EPA Plug - in charging 3.6 kW ( 3.3 kW output ) and optional 6.6 kW ( 6.0 kW output ) 240 V AC on SAE J1772 - 2009 inlet, max 44 kW 480 V DC on CHAdeMO inlet, adapters for domestic AC sockets ( 110 -- 240 V ) Dimensions Wheelbase 2,700 mm ( 106.3 in ) Length 4,445 mm ( 175.0 in ) Width 1,770 mm ( 69.7 in ) Height 1,550 mm ( 61.0 in ) Curb weight MY 2011 / 12 1,521 kg ( 3,354 lb ) MY 2013 1,493 kg ( 3,291 lb ) MY 2017 1,500 - 1,538 kg ( 3,307 - 3,391 lb ) Design Nissan sought to make the Leaf appealing to mainstream drivers by giving it a familiar five - door hatchback design. The body has several aerodynamic featrues. The Leaf 's frontal style is characterized by a sharp V - shape design with large, up slanting LED headlights that split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, and the bottom of the car has aerodynamic panelling. According to Nissan, the 2011 Leaf has a drag coefficient of Cd = 0.29 and the 2013 model year has a drag coefficient Cd = 0.28, but Car and Driver magazine measured a 2012 Leaf at Cd = 0.32. The Leaf 's design locates the battery, the heaviest part of any EV, below the seats and rear foot space, keeping the center of gravity as low as possible and giving the car better structural rigidity than a conventional five - door hatchback. Leaf interior Leaf electronic control unit Location of the Leaf lithium - ion battery pack below the seats Powertrain The Leaf is powered by a synchronous electric motor with 80 kW ( 110 hp ) and 280 N ⋅ m ( 210 ft ⋅ lb ) driving the front wheels, with energy supplied by a 24 kWh lithium ion battery pack rated to deliver up to 90 kW ( 120 hp ). The 2011 / 12 model Leaf has a top speed of over 150 km / h ( 93 mph ) and an unofficial 0 to 97 km / h ( 0 to 60 mph ) time of 9.9 seconds. Battery The 24 kWh electric vehicle battery consists of air - cooled, stacked laminated lithium ion manganese oxide batteries manufactured by Automotive Energy Supply Corporation ( AESC ). The 192 cells are arranged into 48 modules of 4 cells each. In addition to the main battery, the Leaf also has an auxiliary 12 - volt lead -- acid battery that provides power to the car computer systems and accessories. The small solar panel on the Leaf rear spoiler helps to charge this accessory battery. ( In the United States models, only comes with SL trim. ) Battery life and degradation Nissan said the battery will gradually lose capacity over time, but it expects a useful life of over ten years under normal use. The battery pack is expected to retain 70 -- 80 % of its capacity after 10 years but its actual lifespan depends on how often DC fast charging is used, driving patterns, and environmental factors. In March 2018, a statistical study compared reported battery decline in 30 kWh Leafs and 24 kWh Leafs, with 30 kWh models exhibiting the same battery capacity as 24 kWh cars within 3.5 years, albeit with probable accelerated battery decline in 30 kWh models. The 2011 / 12 Leaf 's battery was initially guaranteed by Nissan for eight years or 160,000 km ( 100,000 miles ) Nissan stated in 2015 that until then only 0.01 % of batteries, produced since 2010, had to be replaced because of failures or problems and then only because of externally inflicted damage. Some vehicles have already covered more than 200,000 km ( 120,000 miles ) with no battery problems. In April 2016, Nissan estimated that fewer than 5 batteries are replaced per year worldwide ; about 0.012 % of all Leafs since introduction. As a result of the controversy regarding several U.S. owners reporting premature loss of battery capacity in places with hot climate, Nissan USA announced in January 2012, that it will offer an extended battery warranty on the 2013 model year Leaf which includes 2011 and 2012 model years as well. The 2013 Leaf is covered by a `` State Of Health '' clause which covers gradual capacity loss. This provision allows for the battery pack to either be repaired or replaced if the battery life reduces quicker than anticipated over the eight years warranty period. Battery replacement program Beginning in 2014, Leaf owners could sign up to pay a monthly fee, and receive a new battery pack with the latest available technology that is compatible with their vehicle. The replacement battery has a full 12 bars ( 100 % ) of capacity. Nissan said the replacement pack will maintain at least nine bars ( 70 % capacity ) or more capacity for the time that they own their car and make monthly payments. Leaf owners could also buy a new battery at a discount. In June 2014, the cost of a replacement battery with new heat - tolerant chemistry was $5500. In May 2018, remanufactured batteries were offered in Japan for under $3000. Later in 2018, in the U.S. market, the cost of a new replacement battery was quietly raised to $8500. Range and fuel economy 2011 / 12 model year The United States Environmental Protection Agency official range is 117 km ( 73 miles ), much less than the 160 km ( 100 miles ) quoted by Nissan. The Leaf has a range of 175 km ( 109 miles ) on the New European Driving Cycle. Based on third - party test drives carried out in the U.S., reviewers have found that the range available from a single charge can vary up to 40 % in real - world situations ; reports vary from about 100 km ( 62 miles ) to almost 222 km ( 138 miles ) depending on driving style, load, traffic conditions, weather ( i.e., wind, atmospheric density ), and accessory use. Under its five - cycle testing, the United States Environmental Protection Agency found the 2011 model Leaf 's energy consumption to be 21.2 kWh / 100 km ( 34 kWh / 100 miles ) and rated the Leaf combined fuel economy at 99 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent -- MPGe -- ( 2.4 L / 100 km ), with an equivalent 106 mpg ( 2.2 L / 100 km ; 127 mpg ) in city driving and 92 mpg ( 2.6 L / 100 km ; 110 mpg ) on highways. The Monroney label shows the United States Environmental Protection Agency 's combined city / highway fuel economy rating of 99 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent for the 2011 Nissan Leaf. 2013 model year According to Nissan, the U.S. 2013 model year Leaf has extended range due to a more efficient heating system, better regenerative braking, weight reduction, and improved aerodynamics. The EPA rating is 121 km ( 75 miles ) from 117 km ( 73 miles ) in the previous models due to a technicality in the rating system. Nissan explained that these ratings are not comparable because 2012 and earlier ratings assumed the battery was charged to 100 %, but 2013 ratings are an average of the car 's two charging modes, Long - Distance Mode, which charges the battery to 100 %, and Long - Life Mode, which charges the battery to only 80 %. Range in Long - Distance Mode is estimated at 135 km ( 84 miles ). The 2013 European version has a certified range of 200 km ( 120 miles ) under the New European Driving Cycle ( NEDC ) For the 2013 model year Leaf, Nissan achieved a 15 % improvement of its EPA 's fuel economy combined ratings. According to the EPA, the 2013 Leaf improved its energy consumption to 115 mpg ‐ e ( 30 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 18.6 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ), giving 129 mpg ‐ e ( 27 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 16.6 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) in city driving and 102 mpg ‐ e ( 34 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 21 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) on highways. 2014 / 15 model year The official EPA range for the 2014 and 2015 model year Leaf, increased from 121 to 135 km ( 75 to 84 miles ). The difference in range is due to a technicality, as Nissan decided to eliminate the EPA blended range rating, which was an average of the 80 % charge range and the 100 % charge range. For the 2014 model year, only the 100 % charge range figure applies. According to the EPA, the 2014 and 2015 model year Leafs have an energy consumption of 30 kWh / 100 miles, for a combined city / highway rating of 114 mpg ‐ e ( 30 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 18.7 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) ; 126 MPGe ( 27.3 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 17.0 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) city and 101 MPGe ( 34.0 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 21.2 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) highway. 2016 model year Nissan added more battery capacity which increased the range of the car on a full charge. For the 2016 model year, a larger 30 kWh battery was included on the SL and SV trims, and the S trim initially kept the smaller 24 kWh battery found in earlier Leafs. However, midway through the 2016 model year, Nissan changed the battery in the base Leaf S model from 24 kWh to 30 kWh. The official EPA range for the 2016 Leaf with the 30 kWh battery is 172 km ( 107 miles ), while the range for the 24 kWh leaf stayed at 135 km ( 84 miles ). The 2016 Leaf with the smaller 24 kWh battery has the same ratings and energy consumption as the 2014 / 15 models, while the trims with the larger 30 kWh has the same energy consumption of 30 kWh / 100 miles, but was rated 112 MPGe ( 30.7 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 19.1 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) for combined city / highway ; 124 MPGe ( 27.7 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 17.2 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) city and 101 MPGe ( 34.0 kW ⋅ h / 100 mi ; 21.2 kW ⋅ h / 100 km ) highway. Operating costs This section may need to be rewritten entirely to comply with Wikipedia 's quality standards, as Violates WP : NOTCATALOG : `` Wikipedia is not a price comparison service ''. You can help. The discussion page may contain suggestions. ( January 2018 ) According to Consumer Reports, as of December 2011, the Nissan Leaf has an out - of - pocket operating cost of 3.5 cents per mile ( 2.19 ¢ per km ) while the heavier Chevrolet Volt has a cost in electric mode of 3.8 cents per mile ( 2.38 ¢ per km ). These costs are based on the U.S. national average electricity rate of 11 cents per kWh and energy consumption was estimated from their own tests. The consumer magazine also compared the Leaf with the most fuel - efficient hybrid and gasoline - powered cars as tested by Consumer Reports. Analysis found that the Leaf operating cost is less than half of the gasoline - powered cars for trips up to 110 km ( 70 miles ), which is close to the Leaf 's maximum range. The Volt while on EV mode has a close cost per mile but as the distance is larger than its electric range of 56 km ( 35 miles ), the Leaf advantage is similar to the other cars. Consumer Reports also noted that even with a much higher electric rate of 19 cents per kWh, such as rural Connecticut, the Leaf still cost about 20 % less to operate than the Prius and around 50 % less than the Corolla. According to Nissan, the operating cost of the Leaf in the UK is 1.75 pence per mile ( 1.09 p per km ) when charging at an off - peak electricity rate, while a conventional gasoline - powered car costs more than 10 pence per mile ( 6.25 p per km ). These estimates are based on a national average of British Gas Economy 7 rates as of January 2012, and assumed 7 hours of charging overnight at the night rate and one hour in the daytime charged at the Tier - 2 daytime rate. Tax incentive This section may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience. Please help by spinning off or relocating any relevant information, and removing excessive detail that may be against Wikipedia 's inclusion policy. ( January 2018 ) Nissan Versa According to Edmunds.com, the price premium paid for the Leaf, after discounting the US $7,500 federal tax credit, may take a long time for consumers to recover in fuel savings. In February 2012, Edmunds compared the mid-sized Leaf ( priced at US $28,550 ) with the compact gasoline - powered Nissan Versa ( priced at US $19,656 ) and found that the payback period for the Leaf is nine years for gasoline at US $3 per gallon, seven years at US $4 per gallon, and drops to five years with gasoline prices at US $5 per gallon. Considering gasoline prices by early 2012, the break even period is seven years. These estimates assume an average of 24,000 km ( 15,000 miles ) annual driving and vehicle prices correspond to Edmunds. com 's true market value estimates. For the same two vehicles, the U.S. EPA estimates the Leaf 's annual fuel cost at US $612 while the Versa 's annual fuel cost is US $1,860. EPA estimates are based on 45 % highway and 55 % city driving, over 15,000 annual miles ; gasoline price of US $3.72 per gallon and electricity price of US $0.12 per kWh. In a similar comparison carried out in April 2012, by TrueCar.com for The New York Times, the analysis found that at a gasoline price of US $3.85 per gallon, the payback period required for the Leaf to compensate the nearly US $10,000 difference in purchase versus a Nissan Versa, takes 8.7 years. The analysis assumes an average of 15,000 miles driven a year, a fuel economy of 33.6 mpg ( 7.0 L / 100 km ; 40.4 mpg ) for the Versa, priced at US $18,640, and a Leaf price of US $28,421, after discounting the US $7,500 federal tax. The payoff time drops to 6 years if gasoline is priced at US $5 per gallon. The newspaper also reported that according to the March 2012 Lundberg Survey, gasoline prices would need to reach US $8.53 a gallon for the Leaf to be competitive with a similar gasoline - powered car in the 6 years an average person owns a car, while the Chevrolet Volt plug - in hybrid requires a gasoline price of US $12.50 a gallon to break even. Total cost of Ownership According to a study published in June 2013, by the Electric Power Research Institute, the total cost of ownership of the 2013 Nissan Leaf SV is substantially lower than that of comparable conventional and hybrid vehicles. For comparison, the study constructed average hybrid and conventional vehicles and assumed an average U.S. distance per trip distribution. The study took into account the manufacturer 's suggested retail price, taxes, credits, destination charge, electric charging station, fuel cost, maintenance cost, and additional cost due to the use of a gasoline vehicle for trips beyond the range of the Leaf. Environmental footprint In February 2014, the Automotive Science Group ( ASG ) published the result of a study conducted to assess the life - cycle of over 1,300 automobiles across nine categories sold in North America. The study found that among advanced automotive technologies, the Nissan Leaf holds the smallest life - cycle environmental footprint of any model year 2014 automobile available in the North American market with minimum four - person occupancy. The study concluded that the increased environmental impacts of manufacturing the battery electric technology is more than offset with increased environmental performance during operational life. For the assessment, the study used the average electricity mix of the U.S. grid in 2014. In December 2014, Nissan announced that Leaf owners have accumulated together 1 billion kilometers ( 625 million miles ) driven. This amount of electric miles translates into avoiding 180 million kilograms of CO emissions by driving an electric car in comparison to travelling with a gasoline - powered car. In December 2016, Nissan reported that Leaf owners worldwide achieved the milestone of 3 billion kilometers ( 1.9 billion miles ) driven collectively through November 2016, saving nearly 500 million kilograms of CO emissions. Recharging Recharging receptacles vary between models. The Leaf, with the SL option, has two charging receptacles : a standard SAE J1772 - 2009 connector for level 1 and 2 charging ( 120 / 220 volts AC ) and a JARI high - voltage DC connector designed by TEPCO for DC fast charging ( 500 volts DC 125 amps ) using the CHAdeMO protocol. Beginning in late 2016, all three models ( S, SV, and SL ) came equipped with both charging receptacles. The Leaf 's charging port with two inlets is located at the front of the car. Models with an on - board 3.6 kW charger can be fully recharged from empty in 8 hours from a 220 / 240 - volt 30 amp supply ( 5.2 kW allowable draw ) that can provide the on - board charger its full 3.6 kW of usable power. Models with an on - board 6.6 kW charger can be fully recharged from empty in 4 hours from a 220 / 240 - volt 40 amp supply ( 7.7 kW allowable draw ) that can provide the on - board charger its full 6.6 kW of usable power. In North America and Japan, using a standard household outlet ( 120 - volt, 15 amp breaker, 12 amp maximum allowable draw, 1.4 kW ) and the 7.5 - meter ( 25 ft ) cable included by Nissan, the Leaf will regain approximately 5 miles of range per hour. This type of charging is ideal for the commuter that can plug into standard outlets at home and at work during the typical 21 hours a day that the typical North American car is parked. It is also useful for emergency charging from any ubiquitous 120 - volt outlet just about anywhere in North America. United States electrical regulations require a 240 - volt charging station to be permanently wired unless proper interlock mechanisms are available to ensure the charging current can be safely turned on and off. Nissan selected AeroVironment to supply its charging dock and installation services in North America ( see the United States section below for more details ). For models with DC fast charging, a battery pack can be charged from fully discharged to 80 % capacity in about 30 minutes. Nissan developed its own 500 - volt DC fast charger that went on sale in Japan for ¥ 1,470,000 ( around US $16,800 ) in May 2010. Nissan warns that if fast charging is the primary way of recharging, then the normal and gradual battery capacity loss is about 10 % more than regular 220 - volt charging over a 10 - year period. Other companies make compatible charging stations, and companies and local government have various initiatives to create networks of public charging stations ( see electric vehicle network ). Technology Nissan Leaf SL spoiler - mounted solar panel Leaf 's main dashboard digital display showing driving range ( on right ) and other performance parameters The Nissan Leaf employs an advanced telematics system called CarWings which originally was only available in Japan. The system sends and receives data via a built - in GPRS radio similar to the connectivity of mobile phones. Carwings is connected any time the car is in range of a cell tower and it makes possible several user functionalities, such as position and possible range on a map and which charging stations are available within range. The system also tracks and compiles statistics about distance traveled and energy consumption and produces daily, monthly and annual reports of these and several other operational parameters. All information is available in the Leaf 's digital screens. Safety NHTSA rates the 2011 and 2012 model years as five stars overall. The 2013 and 2014 model years ' rating is 4 stars overall due to lower scores for passengers in front and side tests. The Nissan Leaf won the `` Top Safety Pick '' awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2011. The Leaf received top ratings of `` Good '' for front, side, and rear impact crash tests, and also on rollover protection. All injury measurements except one were rated good, indicating a low risk of significant injuries in crashes according to the scale of severity employed in the IIHS 's testing. The European New Car Assessment Programme ( Euro NCAP ) awarded the Leaf the highest five - star car safety rating, earning the following ratings for each criterion : Euro NCAP test results Nissan Leaf ( 2011 ) Test Points % Overall : Adult occupant : 32 89 % Child occupant : 40 83 % Pedestrian : 23 65 % Safety assist : 6 84 % Accident and rescue handling In December 2010, Nissan published a guide for first responders that details procedures for handling a damaged 2011 Leaf at the scene of an accident. The steps include a manual high - voltage system shutdown, subsequent to the assumed automatic disconnects, built into the car 's safety systems. Rescue personnel are instructed by Nissan to disconnect both the high voltage and 12 V systems before performing any first response actions. The Nissan Leaf 's battery pack is shielded from crash damage by structural steel reinforcement. To prevent shock and fire hazards, the Leaf has a battery safety system that is activated in a crash that involves the airbags. The airbag control unit sends a signal which mechanically disconnects the high voltage from the vehicle. In December 2011, Nissan reported, as an indication of the Leaf safety performance, that none of the around two dozen Leafs that were destroyed during the March 2011 tsunami caught fire and their batteries remained intact. As of December 2011, no fires after a crash have been reported in the U.S. associated with the Leaf or other plug - in electric cars available in the market. 2011 Nissan Leaf equipped with warning sound off switch Warning sounds See also : Electric vehicle warning sounds Due to significant noise reduction typical of electric vehicles that travel at low speeds, the 2011 Leaf includes digital warning sounds, one for forward motion and another for reverse, to alert pedestrians, the blind, and others of its presence. For this purpose Nissan created the Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians ( VSP ) system, which was also used in Nissan Fuga hybrid. The system developed makes a noise easy to hear for those outside in order to be aware of the vehicle approaching, but the warning sounds do not distract the car occupants inside. Nissan explained that during the development of the sound, they studied behavioral research of the visually impaired and worked with cognitive and acoustic psychologists. The sine - wave sound system sweeps from 2.5 kHz at the high end to a low of 600 Hz, an easily audible range across age groups. Depending on the speed and if the Leaf is accelerating or decelerating, the sound system makes sweeping, high - low sounds. The sound system ceases operation when the Nissan Leaf reaches 30 km / h ( 18.6 mph ) and engages again as car slows to under 25 km / h ( 15.5 mph ). For the 2011 model, the driver could turn off sounds temporarily through a switch inside the vehicle, but the system automatically reset to `` On '' at the next ignition cycle. The system is controlled through a computer and synthesizer in the dash panel, and the sound is delivered through a speaker in the front driver 's side wheel well. Nissan removed the ability to disable the pedestrian alert between model year 2011 and 2012 in anticipation of the U.S. ruling to be issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. After the new sounds were publicized, the U.S. National Federation of the Blind commented that `` while it was pleased that the alert existed, it was unhappy that the driver could turn it off. '' The Leaf 's electric warning sound had to be removed for cars delivered in the UK, as the country 's law mandates that any hazard warning sound must be capable of being disabled between 11 : 00 p.m. and 6 : 00 a.m., and the Leaf 's audible warning system does not allow for such temporary deactivation. 2013 model year Japanese market In November 2012, Nissan announced the specifications of the updated 2013 model Leaf destined for the Japanese market. The improved version delivers a range increase of 14 % on the Japanese cycle, allowing the travel distance on a full charge to go from 200 to 228 km ( 124 to 142 miles ). Besides adjusting the regenerative braking to improve power generation, Nissan reduced the Leaf weight by integrating the electric motor, inverter, and AC / DC converter, achieving a combined weight reduction for those parts of 10 %. Also, lighter parts were used throughout, and an improved battery module and more integrated electronic units have together reduced the car mass by over 77 kg ( 170 lb ), 5 % of the previous version. The 2013 Leaf has a larger trunk, with its volume increased from 330 to 370 litres ( 11.6 to 13 cu ft ). The extra space was freed by moving a downsized charger from the back of the car to the front. Other improvements include a new gauge that tells the driver how much battery capacity is remaining by percentage, and a long - life battery mode is now available in any charging mode, which charges the battery to 80 % to improve pack life. Also, Nissan will introduce in the Japanese market a lower price entry - level model with less equipment, called the S trim. This model will be priced at just under ¥ 2.5 million ( around US $29,700 ), almost half a million yen ( approximately US $5,950 ) cheaper than the previous year 's entry price. American market The 2013 model year Leaf destined for the U.S. market has several key improvements similar to the Japanese version, better range, faster charging capabilities, a more efficient cabin heater, and a lower starting price. According to Nissan USA, several of the changes seek to address shortcomings of previous versions of the Leaf, and feedback from Leaf owners was taken into consideration. The 2013 model year Leaf delivers a higher range than the 2012 model with the same 24 kWh battery pack. The efficiency gains come from a combination of improvements to aerodynamics through tweaks to the front fascia that allowed a reduction of the drag coefficient ; a more efficient heater ; the addition of a driver - selected B - mode that increases regenerative braking ; and energy / range management. 2013 model year Nissan Leaf exhibited at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show The 2013 model year offers a dashboard display of the battery 's state of charge on a percentage basis, as has been demanded by Leaf owners. A 6.6 - kW onboard charger, available as an extra-cost option on the base model, reduces charging times using 240 - volt power. This improvement means adding about 32 km ( 20 miles ) in an hour of charging, rather than about 19 km ( 12 miles ) that took with the 3.6 - kW charger on 2012 models. A complete charge from empty to full takes about four hours, instead of seven hours. The charge port area now comes with a light not provided on earlier models, and the ability to open the port door from inside the car or by using the key fob. The onboard charger in all 2013 Leafs has also been reduced in size and relocated to a new position under the hood, which increases cargo volume. The new base trim level is called the Leaf S model, and is the result of a strategy for affordability. The S trim replaces the LED headlights with less expensive projector beams, and uses 16 - inch steel wheels with plastic covers rather than alloy wheels. The base trim does not include the navigation system and the remote connectivity that allows drivers to turn on the climate control and monitor battery charging remotely using a smartphone. LED headlamps, fog lights, 17 - inch alloy wheels and leather seating, are reserved for the higher - end SL trim. Additional premium upgrades to the SL trim include a Bose seven - speaker audio system and around view monitor, which puts cameras in front, in back and on the side mirrors for parking assistance. The new base - level 2013 Nissan Leaf S starts at US $28,800, the mid-level Leaf SV at US $31,820, and the high - end Leaf SL trim starts at US $34,840. All prices have a mandatory US $850 destination fee added. European market The 2013 European version has many of the same improvements of the Japanese and U.S. versions, including an extended range, greater recyclability, more interior space, better charging performance, and more equipment. Also three versions will be available : Visia, Acenta and Tekna. The Visia version has a lower starting price than the previous model, and the Tekna model has even more standard equipment than the 2011 / 2012 Leaf. The European version was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, and production of the 2013 model began in March 2013 at the Sunderland plant in the UK, and sales started in June 2013. The price of the 2013 Leaf produced in Sunderland is lower than the one built in Japan, and to further reduce the purchase price by GB £ 5,000, Nissan offered a battery leasing option for all trims produced at Sunderland. The leasing option is also available in several European countries, reducing the purchase price by € 5,900. This measure, among others, helped to reduce the sales price in Germany, for instance, from roughly € 37,000 in April 2012 ( with battery ) to roughly € 24,000 in July 2013 ( excluding battery lease of € 79 per month ). 2014 model year American market The 2014 model year Leaf went on sale in December 2013 in the U.S. The 2014 Leaf is largely the same as the 2013 model year, except : RearView Monitor will now be standard on all trims Updated EV - IT functionality with voice destination entry and SMS readout Second generation ( 2017 -- present ) Nissan Leaf ( ZE1 ) Overview Manufacturer Nissan Production October 2017 -- present Model years 2018 -- present Assembly Japan : Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan United States : Smyrna, Tennessee United Kingdom : Sunderland ( NMUK ) Body and chassis Class Compact car Body style 5 - door hatchback Layout Front - motor, front - wheel drive Powertrain Electric motor 110 kW ( 148 hp ), 320 N ⋅ m ( 240 ft ⋅ lb ) synchronous motor Transmission Single speed constant ratio Battery MY 2018 40 kWh lithium - ion battery Range MY 2018 243 km ( 151 miles ) EPA 270 km ( 170 miles ) WLTP Dimensions Wheelbase 2,700 mm ( 106.3 in ) Length 4,490 mm ( 176.8 in ) Width 1,788 mm ( 70.4 in ) Height 1,530 mm ( 60.2 in ) Curb weight 1,580 -- 1,640 kg ( 3,480 -- 3,620 lb ) On 2 October 2017, for the 2018 model year, Nissan launched the new generation Leaf in Japan, though delivery to some customers was delayed due to a safety inspection issue. Deliveries in the U.S. and Europe began in February 2018. Rear view The vehicle features a 40 kWh battery pack with an EPA - rated range of 243 km ( 151 miles ) on a single charge. The electric motor produces 110 kilowatts ( 147 hp ) and 320 newton metres ( 236 lb ⋅ ft ) of torque. It charges through either a 6.6 kW regular plug ( SAE J1772 in US / Japan, or a Type 2 connector in EU countries ) or a 100 + kW CHAdeMO, and has the ability to send power back to the grid. Propilot Assist is available on highest trim level with additional cost. The Propilot system features lane centering technology and can park by itself by using steering, braking, acceleration, and cameras, sensors and radars by just holding the Propilot Park switch. The Nissan Leaf 2019 model year, to be offered in late 2018 will have a 60 kWh pack for over 360 km ( 225 miles ) of range, with the added benefit of CHAdeMO charging of over 100kW. Production 2011 Leaf 's frontal view 2011 Leaf 's rear view As of March 2013, Nissan has an installed capacity to produce 250,000 Leafs per year, 150,000 at Smyrna, U.S., 50,000 at Oppama, Japan, and 50,000 at Sunderland, England. Oppama, Japan The first vehicles sold in the U.S. were produced at Nissan 's plant in Oppama, Japan, which started production on 22 October 2010. The plant has an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles. Production of the electric car was disrupted for several months beginning in March 2011 due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and as a result, Nissan announced it was not able to reach its 2011 production target of 50,000 Leafs. Nissan expected to increase sales in 2012 to 40,000 units from 20,000 in 2011, as production returned to normal output and the Leaf became available in more European countries and more regional markets in the U.S. With cumulative sales of more than 49,000 Leafs through December 2012, Nissan achieved only a 22 % increase in sales during 2012, which according with Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn `` was a disappointment for us. '' Mr Ghosn cited the adverse dollar - yen exchange rate as one of the factors affecting the Leaf price. He also said that they realized the price of the original Leaf models was a problem, and the decision to drop the price on the 2013 model year Leaf by 18 % is possible due to the start of U.S. production of the battery car on the new assembly line in Smyrna, Tennessee, which will reduce production costs. Nissan has also taken other steps to improve production efficiency and lower component costs -- especially for the battery pack, the single - costliest part of an electric vehicle. Smyrna, US Commercial U.S. production began in January 2013, at Nissan 's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Smyrna plant was modified with a US $1.4 billion loan granted by the U.S. Department of Energy to allow the manufacturing plant to produce the Nissan Leaf and its advanced batteries. The Smyrna plant is expected to produce up to 150,000 vehicles and 200,000 battery packs annually. Nissan planned to unveil the upgraded 2013 model year version Nissan Leaf for the North American market in December 2012, once production of the electric car had begun in the Smyrna plant, but rescheduled the introduction of the 2013 model to January 2013, during the North American International Auto Show. The Smyrna plant began producing lithium - ion cells in December 2012. These cells are used in the battery pack of the 2013 model year Leaf built at the adjacent assembly plant. The cell fabrication factory in Smyrna is the largest plant in the U.S. that builds automotive - scale lithium - ion batteries, and it can produce batteries for up to 200,000 electric vehicles a year. Motors arrive from Nissan in Decherd. Leaf production in the Smyrna plant began in January 2013, sharing the production line with the Altima mid-size sedan and Maxima full - size sedan. In 2017, Nissan decided to sell its battery plant to GSR Capital, and build the second - generation Leaf at Smyrna. Sunderland, United Kingdom Production of the Leaf at Nissan 's plant in Sunderland, England, began in March 2013. Nissan benefited from a GB £ 20.7 million grant from the British government and up to GB £ 220 million from the European Investment Bank to invest £ 420m in the factory. The plant has the capacity to produce 60,000 lithium - ion batteries and 50,000 Leafs a year. The UK produced Leaf is destined for the European market. In January 2013 Nissan announced an immediate price reduction of GB £ 2,500 or € 3,000 for the Japanese - made Leaf model sold in the UK and other European markets. The price of the 2013 Leaf produced in Sunderland is lower than the model built in Japan, and Nissan is offering a battery leasing option for the three trims produced at Sunderland, which further reduces the purchase price by GB £ 5,000 in the UK, and € 5,900 in the other European countries where the leasing option is available. The first retail delivery of a 2013 Leaf built in the Sunderland plant took place in the UK in late May 2013. Nissan began building the second - generation Leaf at Sunderland in December 2017. Guangdong, China In March 2013, the Chinese government announced that a partnership between Nissan and Dongfeng Motor to build Leafs is being planned. The initial production line will be able to produce 10,000 units per year until it is upgraded to 50,000 units by 2015. Markets and sales Nissan officially introduced the Leaf in a ceremony held at its global headquarters in Yokohama on 3 December 2010. The first American customer delivery took place in Northern California on 11 December 2010 and the first delivery in Japan took place at the Kanagawa Prefecture on 22 December. Deliveries to individual customers began in Ireland in February 2011, in the UK in March 2011, and in France in August 2011. Deliveries to corporate customers began in Portugal in December 2010, in the Netherlands in March 2011, and in Canada in July 2011. Retail deliveries began in Spain and Norway in September 2011 in Switzerland in November 2011, and in Germany in January 2012. As of January 2018, the Leaf was available in more than 60 countries in four continents. Since December 2010, Nissan sold 49,117 Leafs worldwide during its first two years in the market, making the Leaf the world 's best - selling highway - capable electric car ever. With global sales of more than 22,000 units in 2011, the Leaf surpassed the Mitsubishi i MiEV as the best selling all - electric car in history. Global sales during 2012 reached 26,973 Leafs, a rise of 22 % over 2011 sales, led by Japan with 11,115 units, an 8 % increase over 2011 sales ; followed by the United States with 9,819 units representing a 1.5 % rise over 2011 sales. During the first half of 2012, the Leaf had a market share of 49 % of global sales of all - electric cars. The sales milestone of 50,000 units delivered worldwide was reached by mid February 2013. A total of 47,716 Leafs were sold during 2013, up 77 % from 2012, and making the Leaf the world 's best - selling plug - in car in 2013. The Nissan Leaf is the world 's best selling highway legal all - electric car in history. Global Leaf sales totaled the more than 350,000 units by September 2018. As of mid January 2014, and just after three years in the market, global sales totaled 100,000 units. During 2014 a total of 61,507 Leafs were sold worldwide. In 2014 the Leaf ranked as the world 's best - selling plug - in car for the second year in a row, and until December 2016, the sales volume achieve in 2014 remains the most plug - in cars sold in one year by any single plug - in car model. Global sales totaled over 158,000 units at the end of 2014. Global Leaf sales passed the 200,000 unit milestone in December 2015. Total sales totaled 43,651 units worldwide in 2015, down 29 % from 2014, and making the Leaf the world 's second best - selling plug - in car in 2015 after the Tesla Model S. The leading market in 2015 was the United States with 17,269 units sold, down 42.8 % from 2014, followed by the European market with 15,630 units. Global sales in 2016 climbed to 49,245 units, making the Leaf the world 's second best - selling plug - in car after the Tesla Model S for the second year running. Sales in 2016 were led by Europe with 18,718 units, followed by Japan with 14,793, North America with 15,512. The rest of the world accounted for 222 units. Global Leaf sales passed the 250,000 unit milestone in December 2016, and the 300,000 mark in January 2018, allowing the Nissan Leaf to rank as the world 's best - selling highway - capable electric car in history. As of December 2016, the United States ranks as the top selling market with 103,597 units delivered, followed by Japan with 72,494, and Europe with 67,829 units. The European market is led by Norway with 19,407 new units registered up until December 2016. Due to the significant number of used imports registered in the country, there were about 27,500 Leafs on Norwegian roads as of 31 December 2016. The UK ranks second with 15,000 units sold by mid-September 2016. A Nissan Leaf at a quick - charging station in Latvia. Global sales in 2017 fell to about 47,000 units. During the first eight months of 2017, Nissan spent an average of over US $16,246 in incentives per vehicle in the U.S. Leaf global sales totaled the more than 350,000 units by September 2018. Battery leasing option Initially the Leaf was sold in all markets including the battery pack and is not compatible with QuickDrop battery swapping developed by its alliance partner Renault. In April 2013, Nissan announced that sales of the 2013 Leaf will begin in the UK in June 2013, and it will offer a battery leasing option for the three available trims. Pricing for the battery leasing in the UK starts at GB £ 70 ( ~ US $108 ) a month for a 36 - month lease limited no more than 12,100 km ( 7,500 miles ) a year, with a maximum of GB £ 129 ( ~ US $198 ) a month for a 12 - month lease with no more than 24,000 km ( 15,000 miles ) driven. The battery leasing option lowers the price of the level entry model to GB £ 20,990 ( ~ US $32,230 ) before applying the Plug - in Car Grant. In several European countries, except Norway, Finland, Iceland, Ireland and the Baltic markets, the leasing option will also be offered, resulting in a purchase price reduction of € 5,900. The battery monthly charge starts at € 79 ( ~ US $103 ) for a 36 - month lease limited no more than 12,500 km ( 7,800 miles ) a year, with a maximum of € 142 ( ~ US $186 ) a month for a 12 - month lease with no more than 25,000 km ( 16,000 miles ) driven. Global sales As of January 2018, the Nissan Leaf is available for retail customers in more than 60 countries. Since its introduction in 2010, more than 300,000 Leafs have been sold worldwide through early January 2018, making the Leaf the world 's all - time best - selling highway - capable electric car in history. As of December 2016, the United States ranks as the top selling market with 103,597 units delivered, followed by Japan with 72,494, and Europe with 67,829. The European market is led by Norway with 19,407 new units registered up until December 2016. Due to the significant number of used imports registered in the country, there were about 27,500 Leafs on Norwegian roads as of 31 December 2016. The UK ranks second with 15,000 units sold by mid-September 2016. The following table presents retail sales by year since deliveries of the Leaf began in December 2010, for the national markets with cumulative sales of more than 500 units through the end of 2017. Nissan Leaf sales by top national markets between 2010 and 2017 Country Total 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 US 114,827 11,230 14,006 17,269 30,200 22,610 9,819 9,674 19 Japan 96,999 16,925 14,793 9,057 14,177 13,021 11,115 10,310 19 Norway 22,781 3,374 4,162 3,189 4,781 4,604 2,298 373 UK 22,359 5,463 4,463 5,236 4,051 1,812 699 635 France 12,113 2,381 3,887 2,200 1,600 1,438 524 83 Canada 5,519 946 1,375 1,233 1,085 470 240 170 Germany 4,918 841 1,121 831 812 855 451 7 China 4,032 1,961 1,273 582 216 Netherlands 3,157 513 666 447 510 462 265 294 Sweden 3,542 981 836 841 438 317 129 Spain 2,159 530 344 344 465 263 154 59 Italy 2,103 448 460 389 332 323 146 5 Denmark 1,202 20 85 224 577 211 73 12 Ireland 1,366 258 352 405 192 43 69 45 Belgium ) 1,510 389 466 162 178 141 114 60 Austria ) 1,151 384 333 156 121 88 64 Australia 997 384 156 109 173 188 77 19 Switzerland 831 131 158 145 106 178 74 39 Total top markets 293,545 44,814 49,624 43,354 60,259 47,152 26,247 21,785 40 Total global sales 303,678 ~ 47,000 49,245 43,651 61,507 47,716 26,973 22,094 50 Notes : ( 1 ) Chinese sales correspond to the rebadged Venucia e30. ( 2 ) Sales in Australia through September 2015. Reported issues Initial issues In April 2011, Nissan announced that customers in the United States and Japan reported problems in restarting their Leaf vehicles after switching the motor off. Nissan said the problem does not pose any accident risk. On 15 April. Nissan announced that the problem only affected a small proportion of Leafs. Nissan engineers identified a programming error in an air conditioning system sensor that sometimes triggers an erroneous high voltage alert when the air conditioning unit is switched on, due to the increased demand for power. The system issues an Inhibit Restart command, which does not prevent driving the vehicle, but does prevent it restarting after it is turned off. The solution requires reprogramming of the Vehicle Control Module by a Nissan dealer. Nissan announced a `` service campaign '' to apply the software fix to all 5,300 Nissan Leafs in operation around the world, but it was not an official recall because it was not a safety issue. The applied software update also improves the car 's on - board range calculation system, which several Leaf owners reported was overestimating the number of miles left. In addition, the update changes the state - of - charge bars display to provide a true reserve capacity ; the driver now has up to five miles to find a charging spot after the car reaches the zero miles remaining mark. A number of early models had air conditioning failures due to a faulty hose. A number of customers have reported safety problems with the antilock brakes : after an emergency braking event, and once the driver has released the brake pedal, the brakes remain in full force for some amount of time, increasing the risk of rear collisions. Battery capacity loss In May 2012, several U.S. owners reported seeing only 11 of 12 battery capacity bars on the in - car display which led them to believe they had lost some battery capacity. As time went on, more people reported seeing the issue, and some had lost two, three, and even in rare cases, four battery capacity bars. The battery capacity loss problem seems to be concentrated in regions with hot climate, and Phoenix, Arizona and the state of Texas in particular. In July 2012, Nissan responded by saying they were investigating the issue, and a carmaker spokesman also said that `` the problem is isolated to maybe 0.3 % of the 13,000 Leafs on U.S. roads, and the company reportedly has loaned cars to some Leaf owners in Arizona as it researches the issue. '' This is equivalent to around 40 vehicles have experienced a loss of any battery capacity bars. Crowd sourced reports of Nissan Leafs with premature battery degradation have been collected at the MyNissanLeaf.com forum and have been tracked on the website 's wiki page. By early September 2012, Nissan Executive Vice President said that there is `` no problem with the Leaf battery, and that the any customer complaints were merely the result of instrument problems. '' As a response, a group of 12 Phoenix Leaf owners participated in an independent test in controlled conditions organized by Leaf driver and EV advocate Tony Williams that took place on 15 September 2012. The test confirmed that the Leaf has poor instruments, but the test also found significant loss of range in some cars reflecting battery capacity loss. The worst affected Leaf showed around 60 to 65 % of its original battery capacity remaining, and was only capable of driving 95 km ( 59 miles ) before running out of charge. Based on a complete evaluation that Nissan Americas conducted with seven different Leafs in its Arizona Testing Center, the carmaker found that the common link among the seven Leafs from Arizona was that all of them had covered much higher mileage than the 20,100 km ( 12,500 miles ) Nissan used to estimate the rate of battery capacity loss over time. All of them had covered at least 50 % more than Nissan estimated average, with 31,500 km ( 19,600 miles ) as the average mileage for the cars evaluated. According to Nissan, that average is `` more than double the average Phoenix customer mileage of 7,500 miles per year. '' Nissan concluded that `` the cars and the battery packs are behaving as we expected. '' As a result of this assessment, Nissan published an open letter to Leaf owners explaining the results of the assessment and the details of normal battery capacity loss expected over time. The company also decided to set up an independent advisory board to study how the company may improve its communication with customers about the performance of the Leaf. The group will be led by Chelsea Sexton, known for her prominent role on the marketing of the GM EV - 1 electric car. She will select the members of the advisory board that would make recommendations to Nissan. By late September Nissan reported that around 450 Leafs have been sold in Arizona, and in the interest of customer satisfaction, two units with battery loss problems were repurchased using the buyback formula modeled on Arizona 's lemon law. One of the owners that had their Nissan Leaf repurchased established a blog in order to persuade other potential Nissan Leaf buyers in hot climates to reconsider buying this particular vehicle. By mid September, Nissan 's CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that there is an improved second generation battery coming online that will cost less than the previous one. On 17 September 2012, a federal class action lawsuit was filed by California Leaf lessee Humberto Daniel Klee and Arizona Leaf owner David Wallak, accusing Nissan of concealing in its advertising that its Leaf vehicles have a design defect that causes them to prematurely lose battery life and driving range. The class action suit says that `` before purchase or lease, Nissan failed to disclose its own recommendations that owners avoid charging the battery beyond 80 % in order to mitigate battery damage and failed to disclose that Nissan 's estimated 100 mile range was based on a full charge battery, which is contrary to Nissan 's own recommendation for battery charging. '' In January 2013, Nissan USA announced that it will offer an extended battery warranty on the 2013 model year Leaf and will include 2011 and 2012 model years as well. A 2015 report by insurance company Warranty Direct, stated that of 35,000 Leafs sold in Europe, three had a battery failure. That is 0.01 % immobilized compared to 0.255 % for internal combustion engined cars. On 7 July 2015, U.S. Circuit Judge A. Wallace Tashima of the 9th Circuit U.S. approved the class action settlement in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, valued at $24 million. In March 2018, a study in New Zealand showed accelerated reported battery decline in 30 kWh Leafs compared to 24 kWh Leafs. In response to this issue, Nissan issued a software fix, on 6 June 2018 in the USA and somewhat later in New Zealand. Consumer NZ advises affected owners to `` go back to the dealer who sold the car ( also likely to be the importer ) and ask it to pay for the software update. You can also claim any reasonable costs you incur to get your car repaired. '' Airbag failure In March 2014, Nissan is recalling nearly one million vehicles for a problem with the airbags. The occupant classification system ( OCS ) may incorrectly think that the passenger seat is empty when it is occupied by an adult, failing to activate the airbag in a collision. Cars affected include the 2013 -- 14 model year Leaf, Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra, as well as the 2013 NV200, 2013 JX35, 2014 QX60 and the 2014 Q50. Recall documents say that due to the sensitivity of the OCS software calibration, the system may not sense a passenger. That combined with high - engine vibration at idle when the seat is empty and then becomes occupied, or unusual occupant seating postures, can cause the system to fail. If the car crashes during this time, the airbag wo n't deploy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealerships will fix the OCS software free of charge. Related cars Leaf Aero Style Nissan unveiled the Nissan Leaf Aero Style concept car at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Leaf Aero Style exterior has a new front bumper, extended side skirts, restyled mirrors, LED daytime driving lights, and special wheels. Leaf Nismo Nissan unveiled the Leaf Nismo RC ( Racing Competition ) demonstration car at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. This electric car has the same battery pack and motor as the Leaf but is designed and constructed as a racing car with a full carbon fiber monocoque body which makes it about 40 % lighter than the production Leaf. Leaf Nismo RC is projected to have a running time of around 20 minutes under racing conditions, and in preliminary testing it accelerated from 0 to 62 mph ( 0 to 100 km / h ) in 6.85 seconds and has a top speed of 93 mph ( 150 km / h ). Nissan built eight of these rear - wheel drive cars. Another concept from Nismo was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the Leaf Nismo Concept. It was designed as normal highway - capable automobile and uses the same 80 kW electric motor as the Leaf. In January 2013, Nissan announced that the Leaf Nismo will be produced in low volumes by mid-2013, and sold in Japan only. The Leaf Nismo uses the Leaf 's all - electric drive train with no extra power or performance improvements, but has an aerodynamic body kit with styling influenced by the electric Leaf RC demonstrator, new alloy wheels, and interior improvements. Infiniti LE The Nissan Infiniti LE concept all - electric car was unveiled at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. It is based on the same platform as the Leaf, but it is expected to become Nissan 's luxury electric car. It was expected to go into production in 2014. In May 2013 the company said that it was waiting for inductive charging industry standards before launching the vehicle. Venucia e30 Nissan and its joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor unveiled a production version of the Venucia e30 electric car at the 2012 Auto Guangzhou. An earlier version, the Venucia E-Concept, was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The car was initially scheduled for production in China by 2015. The Venucia e30 shares the bodywork, dimensions, electric - drive specifications and several other aspects of the Leaf. Dongfeng Nissan started pilot projects in 15 Chinese cities to promote the Venucia e30 with local governments. A total of 216 units were delivered in December 2013. These units were marketed as Venucia Morning Wind and they were badged Leafs since local production had not begun at the time. In April 2014 Dongfeng Nissan announced that retail sales of the Venucia e30 were going to begin ahead of schedule. The Venucia e30 was launched in the Chinese market in September 2014. The e30 has the same 24 kWh lithium ion battery as the Nissan Leaf, with an energy consumption of 14.6 kWh / 100 km and a range of 160 km ( 99 miles ). Nissan Leaf Aero Style Nissan Leaf Nismo RC Nissan Leaf Nismo Concept Infiniti LE concept car Venucia e30 ( China ) Autonomous car Nissan installed its autonomous car technology in a Nissan Leaf for demonstration purposes In August 2013, Nissan announced its plans to launch several driverless cars by 2020. The company is building in Japan a dedicated autonomous driving proving ground, to be completed in 2014. Nissan installed its autonomous car technology in a Nissan Leaf for demonstration purposes. The car was demonstrated at Nissan 360 test drive event held in California in August 2013. In September 2013, the Leaf fitted the prototype Advanced Driver Assistance System was granted a license plate that allows to drive it on Japanese public roads. The testing car will be used by Nissan engineers to evaluate how its in - house autonomous driving software performs in the real - world. Time spent on public roads will help refine the car 's software for fully automated driving. The autonomous Leaf was demonstrated on public roads for the first time at a media event held in Japan in November 2013. The Leaf drove on the Sagami Expressway in Kanagawa prefecture, near Tokyo. Nissan vice chairman Toshiyuki Shiga and the prefecture 's Governor, Yuji Kuroiwa, rode in the car during the test. Motorsport An Electric Production Class was formed for the 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Chad Hord raced a Leaf in the event. The off - road racing driver ascended the 19.99 km ( 12.42 miles ) course in 14 minutes and 33 seconds to win the class. The interior of the car was removed and replaced with mandatory racing seats, safety harness, and a roll cage. Reception Nissan Leaf charging at a public station in Mexico City There were 20,000 pre-orders in the United States for the vehicle 's debut. After hitting this milestone in September 2010, Nissan stopped taking reservations in the United States until many of the initial orders had been delivered in early 2011. Nissan Leaf with the 2011 European Car of the Year logo The Leaf has received awards from multiple organizations. Notable awards include the inclusion by Time magazine as one of the 50 best inventions of 2009. At the 2010 Washington Auto Show, the Leaf was given the 2010 Green Car Vision Award by the Green Car Journal ( GCJ ), who noted that the Leaf `` will provide the features, the styling, and the driving experience that will meet the needs of a sophisticated and demanding market, while producing zero localized emissions and requiring no petroleum fuels. '' Popular Mechanics, upon awarding the Leaf its 2010 Breakthrough Award, explained that the Nissan Leaf is `` not the first pure EV, but (... ) hits the mainstream like none of its predecessors. '' Popular Mechanics also alluded to the Leaf 's 160 km ( 100 miles ) range, which is said to be `` enough for most commuters for the price of an average vehicle -- and with a much lower operating cost than gasoline - powered vehicles. '' Other awards received by the Leaf include the 2011 European Car of the Year, EV. com 's 2011 EV of the Year, 2011 Eco-Friendly Car of the Year by Cars.com, 2011 Green Fleet Electric Vehicle of the Year, it was listed among the 2011 Greenest Vehicles of the Year by the American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy, also listed by Mother Earth News among its `` Best Green Cars '' of 2011, and also was ranked first in Kelley Blue Book Top 10 Green Cars for 2011. The Leaf won the 2011 World Car of the Year, and was a finalist for the 2011 World Green Car. Ward 's Auto listed the Leaf 's 80 kW electric motor in Ward 's 10 Best Engines for 2011. Until October 2011 the Leaf was ranked as the most efficient EPA certified vehicle for all fuels ever. In December 2011, the Leaf was awarded with the 2011 -- 2012 Car of the Year Japan at the Tokyo Motor Show. Criticism In 2009, a former Tesla Motors marketing manager criticized Nissan about the cooling system chosen for thermal management in lithium - ion battery packs. He also claimed there may also be an overestimation of the 160 km ( 100 - mile ) range that was computed using LA - 4 or `` city '' mode, which may underestimate the energy draw during highway driving conditions. Nissan Leaf with Level 2 recharging station unit displayed at the 2010 Washington Auto Show The American magazine Consumer Reports noted that while charger costs vary between US $700 and US $1,200, an at - home charger and its installation cost more than US $2,000 even for simple installations. Nissan estimates a typical charger installation costs US $2,200. The article did not mention that home charger installations were eligible for a 50 % federal tax credit up to US $2,000. Consumer Reports noted that the first 5,700 Leaf buyers could get free chargers with federal support in 13 cities. The consumer group also reminded that many older houses could require upgrading the electric service panel to install a 240 - volt circuit, which can cost several thousand dollars. The additional 220 -- 240 - volt charger is required in the countries -- mainly in the Americas -- that do not have a 220 -- 240 - volt domestic grid, if an owner wants faster charging than under 110 -- 120 - volt. There are a variety of EVSE manufacturers for the Nissan Leaf including SPX, Schneider, Leviton, Aerovironment, Blink and GE. Some are priced at less than $850. Since the on - board charger in the Leaf can draw as little as 15 amps, many home installations can be as simple as adding a dedicated 20 amp circuit and receptacle in the garage. Consumer Reports also called buyers ' attention to the fact that the Leaf 's total out - of - pocket costs include a US $595 acquisition fee and a US $395 disposition fee. The consumer group also emphasized that the lease price of US $349 - a-month applies only to buyers with good credit ( Tier 1, or a FICO score of 700 or above ) ; for those with less than optimum credit, the monthly rate would increase. They reminded buyers that the lease comes with a 23,000 km / year ( 15,000 - mile - per - year ) allowance, but additional miles will cost extra. One study showed that some of the 30 kWh Nissan Leaf battery packs are degrading at around three times the rate of the 24 kWh variant at 2 years of age. This was eventually found to be an instrumentation problem, and has since been rectified by a software update. 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Paris : Nissan Motor Corporation. 2015 - 02 - 04. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 04. As of 31 December 2014, the top markets for Nissan Leafs are the United States with 72,322 vehicles, Japan with 48,641 units and Europe with 33,481 sales. ^ Jump up to : `` His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visits Nissan '' ( Press release ). Sunderland : Nissan Europe. 2015 - 01 - 20. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 04. Jump up ^ Cobb, Jeff ( 2015 - 12 - 08 ). `` Nissan Sells 200,000 th Leaf Just Before Its Fifth Anniversary ''. HybriCars.com. Retrieved 2015 - 12 - 11. See editorial note. Jump up ^ `` Power to the people : Nissan and ENEL launch first smart grid trials '' ( Press release ). Paris : Nissan Europe. 2015 - 12 - 08. Retrieved 2015 - 12 - 11. More than 200,000 Nissan Leafs have been sold worldwide. ^ Jump up to : Nissan ( 2016 - 01 - 21 ). `` Nissan 's advanced lithium - ion battery plant in Sunderland to make future generation electric vehicle batteries ''. Automotive World. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 21. Nissan sold 43,651 Leafs worldwide in 2015, of which, 15,630 were sold in Europe. ^ Jump up to : Jeff Cobb ( 2016 - 01 - 06 ). `` December 2015 Dashboard ''. HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 21. Jump up ^ Sharan, Zachary ( 2017 - 02 - 04 ). `` Tesla Model S & Nissan Leaf Clocked As World 's Best - Selling Electric Cars In 2016 ''. EV Volumes. CleanTechnica.com. Retrieved 2017 - 02 - 04. Jump up ^ `` Nissan Intelligent Mobility at CES '' ( Press release ). Las Vegas : Nissan USA. 2017 - 01 - 05. Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 07. ^ Jump up to : Cobb, Jeff ( 2016 - 12 - 12 ). `` Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf Celebrate Their Sixth - Year Anniversary ''. HybridCars.com. Retrieved 2016 - 12 - 14. ^ Jump up to : Cobb, Jeff ( 2017 - 01 - 05 ). `` December 2016 Dashboard ''. HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates. Retrieved 2016 - 12 - 07. ^ Jump up to : Kane, Mark ( 2017 - 01 - 25 ). `` Nissan Leaf Sets Sales Record In Japan For 2016 ''. InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 26. A total of 14,795 Leafs were sold in Japan in 2016, and a total of 72,494 units since its inception. ^ Jump up to : Norsk Elbilforening ( Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association ) ( 2017 - 01 - 05 ). `` Elbilsalget : Ned i fjor -- venter ny vekst i år '' ( EV Sales : Down from last year - awaiting new growth this year ) ( in Norwegian ). Norsk Elbilforening. Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 07. ^ Jump up to : Valle, Marius ( 2016 - 12 - 12 ). `` Disse elbilene er det flest av i Norge '' ( These electric cars are the majority in Norway ). Teknisk Ukeblad ( TU ) ( in Norwegian ). Retrieved 2016 - 12 - 15. ^ Jump up to : `` Cash reward celebrates 15,000 th UK Leaf sale '' ( Press release ). Nissan UK. 2016 - 09 - 14. Retrieved 2016 - 09 - 15. ^ Jump up to : Greimel, Hans ( 2017 - 09 - 05 ). `` New Nissan Leaf pitched as high - tech showcase with 150 - mile range ''. Automotive News. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 11. Jump up ^ Jim Motavalli ( 2009 - 08 - 03 ). `` Nissan Unveils Leaf, an Electric Car ''. The New York Times. Retrieved 2009 - 10 - 05. Jump up ^ Matt Saunders ( 2009 - 09 - 15 ). `` Nissan Leaf EV launched ''. Retrieved 2009 - 10 - 06. Jump up ^ Eric Loveday ( 2012 - 01 - 04 ). `` Tally of Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt Sales for 2011 ''. PluginCars. Retrieved 2012 - 01 - 04. A total of 9,674 Leafs were sold during calendar year 2011. Jump up ^ Cole, Jay ( 2014 - 01 - 03 ). `` December 2013 Plug - In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card ''. InsideEvs.com. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ Cobb, Jeff ( 2016 - 01 - 13 ). `` How Long Does The 2017 Chevy Bolt Have Before Federal Credits Begin Fading Away ? ''. HybridCars.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Through December 2015 Nissan has sold 89,591 Leafs and General Motors has sold 88,750 Volts in the U.S. Jump up ^ Jeff Cobb ( 2015 - 01 - 06 ). `` December 2014 Dashboard ''. HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 04. Jump up ^ Kane, Mark ( 2016 - 02 - 05 ). `` Worldwide Nissan Leaf Sales Down To 43,651 In 2015 ( From 60,000 ) As Weak Numbers For Japan Are In ''. InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 05. Leaf sales in Japan totaled 9,057 units in 2015. A total of 2,503 units were sold in January 2016. As of December 2015, cumulative sales totaled 57,699 units since the Leaf introduction in December 2010. Jump up ^ Mark Kane ( 2014 - 01 - 30 ). `` Nissan Leaf Sales In Japan Up 17 % in 2013 ''. InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 31. Jump up ^ Mark Kane ( 2015 - 02 - 09 ). `` Nissan Leaf Sales In Japan Up 9 % To 14,000 In 2014 ''. InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 09. A total of 14,177 units were sold in Japan during 2014. Jump up ^ Mat Gasnier ( 2013 - 01 - 09 ). `` Norway Full Year 2012 : VW Tiguan and Nissan Leaf impress ''. BestSellingCars.com. Retrieved 2013 - 02 - 15. A total of 373 new units were sold in 2011 and 2,298 units in 2012. Jump up ^ Ståle Frydenlund ( 2014 - 01 - 02 ). `` 7.882 nye elbiler registrert i 2013 '' ( 7882 new electric cars registered in 2013 ) ( in Norwegian ). Norsk Elbilforening ( Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association ). Archived from the original on 2014 - 07 - 19. Retrieved 2014 - 08 - 23. Sales during 2013 totaled 4,604 new Leafs. Jump up ^ Norwegian Road Federation ( OFV ) ( January 2015 ). `` Bilsalget i 2014 '' ( Car sales in 2014 ) ( in Norwegian ). OFV. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 04. Click on `` Modellfordelt '' to display the top 20 selling new cars in Norway : A total of 4,781 new Leafs were sold in 2014. Jump up ^ Norwegian Road Federation ( OFV ) ( January 2016 ). `` Bilsalget i desember '' ( Car sales in December ) ( in Norwegian ). OFV. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 07. Leaf registrations in Norway totaled 3,189 new units in 2015 and 4,781 in 2014. On the heading `` Registreringsstatistikken t.o.m. desember 2015 '' click `` 2015, des, Personbiler, Merkefordelt '' Jump up ^ Mat Gasnier ( 2013 - 02 - 01 ). `` UK Full Year 2012 : Now with Top 350 All - models ranking ! ''. Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 2013 - 02 - 07. 635 Leafs sold in 2011 and 699 in 2012. Jump up ^ Fleet News ( 2014 - 01 - 23 ). `` Nissan set a new UK sales record in 2013 ''. Fleet News. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 24. 1,812 Leafs were sold during 2013. Jump up ^ Staff ( 2016 - 01 - 15 ). `` Record - breaking year for plug - in cars ''. Fleet News. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 17. Leaf registrations in the UK totaled 5,236 units in 2015, up from 4,051 in 2014. Jump up ^ Will Nichols ( 2015 - 01 - 08 ). `` Electric car sales quadruple during 2014 ''. Business Green. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 04. A total of 4,051 Leafs were sold in 2014. Jump up ^ Autoactu.com ( January 2016 ). `` Chiffres de vente & immatriculations de voitures électriques en France '' ( Sales figures & electric car registrations in France ) ( in French ). Automobile Propre. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. See `` Ventes de voitures électriques en 2015 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012 / 2011. '' Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf Sales Figures ''. Good Car Bad Car. January 2017. Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 07. Jump up ^ Kraftfahrt - Bundesamtes ( KBA ) ( January 2013 ). `` Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen im Dezember 2012 nach Marken und Modellreihen '' ( New registrations of passenger cars in December 2012 by make and model series ) ( PDF ) ( in German ). KBA. Retrieved 2013 - 01 - 19. Jump up ^ Kraftfahrt - Bundesamtes ( KBA ) ( January 2014 ). `` Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen im Dezember 2013 nach Segmenten und Modellreihen '' ( New registrations of passenger cars in December 2013 by segment and model series ) ( PDF ) ( in German ). KBA. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20. Jump up ^ Kraftfahrt - Bundesamtes ( KBA ) ( January 2015 ). `` Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen nach Segmenten und Modellreihen im Dezember 2014 '' ( New registrations of passenger cars in December 2014 by segment and model ) ( PDF ) ( in German ). KBA. Archived from the original ( PDF ) on 2015 - 04 - 17. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 05. A total of 812 Leafs were registered in Germany in 2014. Jump up ^ Kraftfahrt - Bundesamt ( KBA ) ( January 2016 ). `` Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen nach Segmenten und Modellreihen im Dezember 2015 '' ( New registrations of passenger cars by segments and models in December 2015 ) ( PDF ) ( in German ). KBA. Archived from the original ( PDF ) on 2016 - 01 - 10. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 21. A total of 831 Leafs were registered in Germany in 2015. ^ Jump up to : Mat Gasnier ( 2014 - 01 - 14 ). `` China December 2013 : Focus on the all - new models ''. Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 16. Jump up ^ Staff ( 2015 - 01 - 14 ). `` 2014 EV Sales Ranking ''. China Auto Web. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 04. Jump up ^ RAI. `` Verkoopstatistieken 2009, 2010, 2011 en 2012 '' ( Sales Statistics 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 ) ( in Dutch ). RAI Vereniging. Archived from the original on 2014 - 07 - 29. Retrieved 2014 - 08 - 16. Download pdf file for detailed sales in 2011 ( `` Download nieuwverkoop personenautos 201112 '' ) and 2012 ( `` Download nieuwverkoop personenautos 201212 '' ). Jump up ^ RAI ( 2015 - 01 - 27 ). `` Verkoopstatistieken '' ( Sales Statistics ) ( in Dutch ). RAI Vereniging. Archived from the original on 2015 - 01 - 12. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 31. Download the pdf file for detailed sales by model during 2013 ( `` nieuwverkoop personenautos 201312 '' ) and during 2014 : `` nieuwverkoop personenautos 201412 ''. Jump up ^ RAI ( December 2015 ). `` Nieuwverkoop Per Merk / Model 2015 / 11 '' ( New Sales By Brand / Model Nov 2015 ) ( in Dutch ). RAI Vereniging. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. A total of 436 Leafs were sold between January and November 2015. Jump up ^ Staff ( January 2016 ). `` Verkoopcijfers december 2015 '' ( Sales in December 2015 ) ( in Dutch ). Auto Week Netherlands. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 18. A total of 11 Leafs were sold in December 2015. Jump up ^ Bil Sweden ( 2014 - 01 - 02 ). `` Nyregistreringar december 2013 prel '' ( New registrations in December 2013 prel ) ( in Swedish ). Bil Sweden. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20. Download file `` Nyregistreringar december 2013 prel. pdf '' see table `` NYREGISTRERADE SUPERMILJÖBILAR DECEMBER 2013 '' with summary of PEV sales by model for 2013 and 2012. Jump up ^ Henk Bekker ( 2013 - 07 - 02 ). `` 2013 ( Half Year ) Sweden : Best - Selling Electric Cars and Plug - in Hybrids ''. BestSellingCars.com. Retrieved 2013 - 07 - 07. Jump up ^ Bil Sweden ( 2015 - 01 - 02 ). `` Nyregistreringar december 2014 ( prel ) '' ( New registrations in December 2014 ( preliminar ) ) ( in Swedish ). Bil Sweden. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 04. Download file `` Nyregistreringar december 2014 ( prel ) '' see table : `` Nyregistrerade supermiljöbilar december 2014 '' with summary of plug - in passenger car registrations by model for 2013 ( revised ) and 2014. Jump up ^ Bil Sweden ( 2016 - 01 - 04 ). `` Nyregistreringar december 2015 def '' ( New Registrations December 2015 ( final ) ) ( in Swedish ). Bil Sweden. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Download the pdf file `` Nyregistreringar december 2015 def '' See table : Nyregistrerade miljöpersonbilar december 2015 Jump up ^ `` Ventas en España de coches híbridos y eléctricos en 2011 '' ( Hybrid and electric car sales in Spain in 2011 ) ( in Spanish ). Motor Pasión Futuro. 2012 - 01 - 06. Retrieved 2012 - 05 - 13. 59 Leafs were sold in 2011. Jump up ^ Asociación Nacional de Importadores de Automóviles, Camiones, Autobuses y Motocicletas ( ANIACAM ) ( 2012 - 12 - 12 ). `` Datos de Mercado : Diciembre 2012 -- Matriculaciones de automóviles '' ( Market data : December 2012 -- Automobiles registrations ) ( in Spanish ). ANIACAM. Retrieved 2013 - 01 - 19. CS1 maint : Multiple names : authors list ( link ) Download the file DossierAutomóviles_diciembre12. xls with current month and cumulative sales for 2012. Jump up ^ Asociación Nacional de Importadores de Automóviles, Camiones, Autobuses y Motocicletas ( ANIACAM ) ( January 2015 ). `` Datos de Mercado : Diciembre 2014 -- Matriculaciones '' ( Market data : December 2014 -- Registrations ) ( in Spanish ). ANIACAM. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 04. CS1 maint : Multiple names : authors list ( link ) Download the file `` DossierAutomóviles_diciembre14. xls ( 929KB ) * '' with current month and cumulative sales for year 2014. Jump up ^ Asociación Nacional de Importadores de Automóviles, Camiones, Autobuses y Motocicletas ( ANIACAM ) ( January 2014 ). `` Datos de Mercado : Diciembre 2013 -- Matriculaciones de automóviles '' ( Market data : December 2013 -- Automobiles registrations ) ( in Spanish ). ANIACAM. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20. CS1 maint : Multiple names : authors list ( link ) Download the file `` DossierAutomóviles_diciembre13. xls ( 929KB ) '' with current month and cumulative sales for 2013. Jump up ^ Asociación Nacional de Importadores de Automóviles, Camiones, Autobuses y Motocicletas ( ANIACAM ) ( January 2016 ). `` Datos de Mercado : Diciembre 2015 -- Matriculaciones '' ( Market data : December 2015 -- Registrations ) ( in Spanish ). ANIACAM. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 22. CS1 maint : Multiple names : authors list ( link ) Download the file `` DossierAutomóviles_diciembre15. xls ( 929KB ) * '' with current month and cumulative sales for year 2015. Jump up ^ Justin Aschard ( 2012 - 11 - 30 ). `` Inmatriculations VP et VUL Italie à fin Oct. 2012 ( 2010 -- 2012 ) '' ( Registrations of passenger cars and utility vehicles in Italy through October 2012 ( 2010 -- 2012 ) ) ( PDF ) ( in French ). France Mobilité Électrique. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 19. Jump up ^ Luca Moroni ( 2013 - 01 - 03 ). `` I dati di vendita di auto elettriche e ibride a dicembre 2012 in Italia '' ( Sales figures of electric and hybrid cars in Italy through December 2012 ) ( in Italian ). Green Start. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 19. Jump up ^ Luca Moroni ( 2014 - 01 - 03 ). `` I dati di vendita di auto elettriche e ibride a dicembre 2013 in Italia '' ( Sales figures of electric and hybrid cars in Italy through December 2013 ) ( in Italian ). Green Start. Archived from the original on 2014 - 01 - 07. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 20. Jump up ^ Pontes, Jose ( 2015 - 01 - 12 ). `` Italy December 2014 ''. EVSales.com. Retrieved 2015 - 02 - 05. Jump up ^ Luca Moroni ( 2016 - 01 - 06 ). `` Dicembre 2015, i dati di vendita di auto elettriche e ibride in Italia '' ( December 2015, sales figures of electric and hybrid cars in Italy ) ( in Italian ). Green Start. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Jump up ^ De Danske Bilimportører ( January 2016 ). `` Statistik -- Nyregistreringstal -- Personbiler -- Pr. model : januar -- juni 2015 '' ( Statistics -- Passenger cars by model : January -- June 2015 ) ( in Danish ). Bilimp. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Select januar -- december 2015 '' and `` 2014 / 2013 / 2012 / 2011 -- Hele året '' for the corresponding year and click on `` Pr. model '' for details of sales by brand and model. Jump up ^ Jose, Pontes ( 2016 - 01 - 07 ). `` Ireland December 2015 ''. EVSales.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Jump up ^ Jose, Pontes ( 2015 - 01 - 06 ). `` Ireland December 2014 ''. EVSales.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Jump up ^ Jose, Pontes ( 2016 - 01 - 06 ). `` Ireland December 2013 ''. EVSales.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Jump up ^ `` SIMI Motorstats -- the complete online vehicle index for Ireland -- Your Passenger Vehicle Registration Data Search ''. MotorStats. beepbeep.ie. 2016. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. A total of 69 Leafs were registered in Ireland in 2012 and 43 in 2013. Jump up ^ Mcaleer, Michael ( 2012 - 01 - 04 ). `` Sales figures for 2011 reveal Ireland 's favourite cars ''. Irish Times. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. A total of 45 Leafs were registered in Ireland in 2011 and 2 in 2010. Jump up ^ Justin Aschard ( 2012 - 11 - 30 ). `` Inmatriculations VP et VUL Belux à fin Oct. 2012 ( 2010 -- 2012 ) '' ( Registrations of passenger cars and utility vehicles in Belux ( Belgium and Luxembourg ) through October 2012 ( 2010 -- 2012 ) ) ( PDF ) ( in French ). France Mobilité Électrique. Retrieved 2012 - 12 - 12. Jump up ^ Gasnier, Matt ( 2013 - 02 - 20 ). `` Belgium Full Year 2012 : Volkswagen, Renault & Peugeot on top ''. Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Jump up ^ Pontes, Jose ( 2014 - 01 - 18 ). `` Belgium December 2013 ''. EV Sales. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Jump up ^ Pontes, Jose ( 2015 - 01 - 24 ). `` Belgium December 2014 ''. EV Sales. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Jump up ^ Pontes, Jose ( 2016 - 01 - 26 ). `` Belgium December 2015 ''. EV Sales. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 30. Jump up ^ `` Alle Neuzulassungen Österreichs seit 2011 ''. Jump up ^ Mat Gasnier ( 2013 - 01 - 05 ). `` Australia Full Year 2012 : Mazda3 leads again in record market, no local model on podium for the first time since 1930s ! ''. Best Selling Car Blog. Retrieved 2013 - 01 - 19. Jump up ^ Jose Pontes ( 2014 - 01 - 18 ). `` Australia December 2013 ''. EVSales.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Jump up ^ Pontes, Jose ( 2015 - 01 - 15 ). `` Australia Full Year 2014 ( Updated ) ''. EV Sales. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Jump up ^ Pontes, Jose ( 2015 - 10 - 16 ). `` Australia September 2015 ''. EV Sales. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Leaf sales totaled 109 units between January and September 2015. Jump up ^ Vereinigung Schweizer Automobil - Importeure. `` Autoverkäufe nach Modellen -- Modellstatistik '' ( Passenger cars by model -- Statistics by model ) ( in German ). Auto Schweiz Suisse. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 23. Under `` Modellstatistik Januar -- Dezember 2015 '' download the xls file `` ModellePW2015 '' for 2015 sales, and under `` Modellstatistiken 2009 -- 2014 '' click `` 2014 Statistik '' to download the file `` ModellePW2014 '' with sales by model for 2014. Click the tabs `` 2013 Statistik, '' `` 2012 Statistik '' and `` 2011 Statistik '' to download the files with 2013, 2012 and 2011 sales by model. Jump up ^ `` Drivers of Nissan 's electric Leaf report problems ''. AFP. 2011 - 04 - 11. Jump up ^ Sebastian Blanco ( 2011 - 04 - 15 ). `` Nissan explains Leaf start - up problems : all 5,300 EVs will be fixed ''. AutoblogGreen. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 16. Jump up ^ John O'Dell ( 2011 - 04 - 12 ). `` Nissan Leaf Quality Glitch Detected ''. Edmunds.com Auto Observer. Retrieved 2011 - 05 - 14. Jump up ^ Colum Wood ( 2011 - 04 - 18 ). `` Nissan Leaf Service Bulletin : 5,300 EVs to Get Fix for Software Glitch ''. AutoGuide.com. Retrieved 2011 - 05 - 14. Jump up ^ Nikki Gordon - Bloomfield ( 2011 - 05 - 12 ). `` 5 Reasons Why You 'll Want the 2011 Nissan Leaf Software Update ''. Retrieved 2011 - 05 - 14. Jump up ^ `` 5 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ''. Retrieved 2011 - 08 - 04. Jump up ^ Szostech, Mike. `` Nissan 's Official Response to the Leaf Battery Degradation concerns ''. Retrieved 2012 - 07 - 25. Jump up ^ Jeff Cobb ( 2012 - 07 - 26 ). `` An Early Autumn For A Nissan Leaf Owner In Texas ''. HybridCars.com. Retrieved 2012 - 07 - 26. Jump up ^ Nikki Gordon - Bloomfield ( 2012 - 07 - 25 ). `` Nissan Responds To Wilting Arizonan Leafs, Studies Lost Battery Capacity ''. Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Early Capacity Losses ''. 2013 - 03 - 27. Retrieved 2013 - 03 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Real World Battery Capacity Losses ''. 2013 - 03 - 27. Retrieved 2013 - 03 - 27. Jump up ^ `` BadBatteryMap ''. 2013 - 03 - 27. Retrieved 2013 - 03 - 27. ^ Jump up to : `` Inside EVs reports on independent testing of Nissan Leafs and battery capacity loss ''. Green Car Congress. 2012 - 09 - 19. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ Tony Williams ( 2012 - 09 - 18 ). `` All The Results From Independent Test Of Nissan Leafs With Lost Capacity. Not All Instrument Failure ''. Inside EV. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ Nikki Gordon - Bloomfield ( 2012 - 09 - 18 ). `` Independent Tests Show Nissan Leaf Electric Cars Lost Range In Hot Climates ''. Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ John Voelcker ( 2012 - 09 - 22 ). `` Nissan Suggests Leaf Battery - Capacity Loss Due To High Miles : Exclusive ''. Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. ^ Jump up to : Mary M. Chapman ( 2012 - 09 - 26 ). `` Nissan Aims to Improve Communication With Leaf Owners ''. The New York Times. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ Nikki Gordon - Bloomfield ( 2012 - 09 - 28 ). `` Nissan Buys Back Leaf Electric Cars Under Arizona Lemon Law ''. Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ Danny King ( 2012 - 09 - 28 ). `` Nissan buys back two Leafs in Arizona under lemon laws ( w / video ) ''. Autoblog Green. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ Miller, Randy. `` Wilting Leaf Blog ''. Retrieved 2013 - 11 - 21. Jump up ^ Chester Dawson & Yoshio Takahashi ( 2012 - 09 - 14 ). `` Nissan 's Ghosn : Leaf Electric Car Will Get a Better Battery ''. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ Mike Holter ( 2012 - 09 - 27 ). `` Nissan Leaf Battery Life Class Action Lawsuit ''. Top Class Actions. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 19. Jump up ^ `` Failure Rate in Nissan Leaf Battery Pack Very Low ''. torquenews.com. Jump up ^ Dye, Jessica ( 2015 - 07 - 08 ). `` Revised Nissan Leaf settlement over battery charge gets final go - ahead ''. Reuters. US. Retrieved 2016 - 10 - 11. Jump up ^ Lieber, Gary ( 2018 - 06 - 14 ). `` UPDATE -- Nissan Has Software Fix For 2016 - 17 LEAF 30 - kWh Battery Reporting Issues ''. Retrieved 2018 - 10 - 09. Jump up ^ Griffin, Peter ( 2018 - 08 - 03 ). `` Nissan rolls out new software to fix battery problem found by Kiwis ''. Retrieved 2018 - 10 - 09. Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf battery issue resolved by software fix ''. Consumer. New Zealand. 2018 - 08 - 06. Retrieved 2018 - 10 - 09. Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf Aero Style Concept to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 ''. Kelley Blue Book. 2010 - 12 - 22. Retrieved 2011 - 01 - 24. Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf Aero Style Concept ''. The Auto Channel. 2010 - 12 - 21. Retrieved 2011 - 01 - 24. ^ Jump up to : Collins, Sam ( August 2012 ). `` Nissan Leaf NISMO RC ''. Racecar Engineering. 22 ( 8 ) : 16 -- 17. ISSN 0961 - 1096. Jump up ^ `` Nissan unveiling Leaf NISMO RC ( Racing Competition ) electric demonstrator ''. Green Car Congress. 2011 - 04 - 18. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 19. Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf NISMO RC set to electrify New York ''. Autoblog.com. 2011 - 04 - 17. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 19. Jump up ^ Paul Lienert ( 2011 - 12 - 01 ). `` Nissan Leaf Nismo Concept Debuts : 2011 Tokyo Auto Show ''. Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2011 - 12 - 05. Jump up ^ Mark Tisshaw ( 2013 - 01 - 24 ). `` Nissan Leaf Nismo production confirmed ''. Autocar. Retrieved 2013 - 01 - 26. Jump up ^ Nick Kurczewski ( 2012 - 04 - 05 ). `` With Infiniti LE Concept, Nissan Branches Out From Leaf ''. The New York Times. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 07. Jump up ^ Antony Ingram ( 2013 - 05 - 21 ). `` Infiniti 's ' Luxury Leaf ' Electric Car Will Wait For Inductive Charging ''. Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 16. Jump up ^ Jim Holder ( 2013 - 05 - 21 ). `` Infiniti plans luxury Nissan Leaf rival ''. Autocar. Retrieved 2014 - 01 - 16. Jump up ^ Kazunori Takada ( 2012 - 11 - 21 ). `` Nissan to build electric car under China - only brand by 2015 ''. Reuters. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 27. Jump up ^ John Voelcker ( 2012 - 11 - 27 ). `` What Do You Call A Nissan Leaf In China ? How About Venucia E30 ? ''. Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 27. Jump up ^ Sebastian Blanco ( 2014 - 04 - 21 ). `` Chinese Nissan Leaf goes on sale in September as Venucia e30 ''. Autoblog Green. Retrieved 2014 - 04 - 21. Jump up ^ Mike Millikin ( 2014 - 09 - 10 ). `` Dongfeng Nissan launches its first all - electric vehicle : Venucia e30 ''. Green Car Congress. Retrieved 2014 - 09 - 11. Jump up ^ Staff ( 2014 - 09 - 10 ). `` Venucia E30 ''. China Auto Web. Retrieved 2014 - 09 - 11. Jump up ^ Nissan News ( 2013 - 08 - 28 ). `` Nissan says it will have first commercially - viable autonomous drive vehicles by 2020 ; across the range in 2 vehicle generations ''. Green Car Congress. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ Paul Stenquist ( 2013 - 08 - 29 ). `` Nissan Announces Plans to Release Driverless Cars by 2020 ''. The New York Times. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ Nikki Gordon - Bloomfield ( 2013 - 09 - 26 ). `` Nissan 's Autonomous Leaf Granted License for Public Roads in Japan ''. PluginCars.com. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ Jonathan Welsh ( 2013 - 12 - 02 ). `` Self - Driving Nissan Electric Car Takes to Highway ''. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ Alexis Santos ( 2013 - 11 - 26 ). `` Nissan Leaf prototype becomes first autonomous car to hit Japanese highways ( video ) ''. Engadget.com. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ `` Nissan at Pikes Peak ''. Motor Week. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 21. Jump up ^ Cunningham, Wayne. `` Nissan Leaf wins its division in Pike 's Peak race ''. CNET. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 21. Jump up ^ Sanchez, Karla. `` They Wo n't Hear This Coming : Nissan Leaf Will Race Pikes Peak ''. Motor Trend. Retrieved 2012 - 11 - 21. Jump up ^ Loveday, Eric. `` Nissan reaches 20,000 Leaf pre-orders ; will stop taking reservations ''. AutoBlogGreen. Retrieved 2011 - 02 - 27. Jump up ^ `` The 50 Best Inventions of 2009 ''. Time Magazine. 2009 - 11 - 12. Retrieved 2009 - 11 - 13. Jump up ^ Green Car Journal Editors ( 2010 - 01 - 26 ). `` Nissan Leaf Electric Car Wins 2010 Green Car Vision Award ''. Green Car Journal. Archived from the original on 2010 - 02 - 01. Retrieved 2010 - 01 - 27. CS1 maint : Extra text : authors list ( link ) Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf Receives Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award ''. PureGreenCars. 2010 - 10 - 05. Retrieved 2011 - 05 - 29. Jump up ^ English, Andrew ( 2010 - 11 - 29 ). `` Nissan Leaf wins Car of the Year ''. The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 29. Jump up ^ `` EV. com 's 2011 EV of the Year ''. EV.com. 2010 - 12 - 26. Retrieved 2011 - 07 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Eco-Friendly Car of the Year : 2011 Nissan Leaf ''. Cars.com. Retrieved 2011 - 02 - 28. Jump up ^ Eric Loveday ( 2011 - 10 - 25 ). `` Nissan Leaf wins 2011 GreenFleet `` Electric Vehicle of the Year '' award ``. AutoblogGreen. Retrieved 2011 - 10 - 26. Jump up ^ American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy ( 2011 - 02 - 15 ). `` Latest Technology Place but Do n't Win in this Year 's Greenest Vehicles List '' ( PDF ). GreenCars.org. Archived from the original ( PDF ) on 2011 - 03 - 03. Retrieved 2011 - 02 - 15. Jump up ^ Brad Berman ( 2011 - 02 - 15 ). `` Chevy Volt Barely Makes 2011 List of Greenest Vehicles ''. PluginCars.com. Retrieved 2011 - 02 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Best Green Cars, 2011 ''. Mother Earth News. May 2011. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 08. June -- July 2011 issue Jump up ^ Wendy Koch ( 2011 - 04 - 12 ). `` Greenest cars ? Gas prices drive interest in fuel economy ''. USA Today. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Nissan Leaf Declared 2011 World Car Of The Year ''. World Car of the Year. 2011 - 04 - 24. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 24. Jump up ^ Eric Loveday ( 2011 - 03 - 09 ). `` Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, BMW 320d make World Green Car shortlist ''. AutoblogGreen. Retrieved 2011 - 04 - 07. Jump up ^ Tom Murphy. `` Ward 's Names 10 Best Engines Winners ''. Jump up ^ US DoE & US EPA. `` Most Efficient EPA Certified Vehicles ''. Fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2011 - 11 - 21. Jump up ^ Nikki Gordon - Bloomfield ( 2011 - 11 - 18 ). `` 2012 Mitsubishi i Ranked By EPA As Most Efficient Electric Car On Sale ''. Electric Car Report. Retrieved 2011 - 11 - 21. Jump up ^ AFP ( 2011 - 12 - 03 ). `` Nissan Leaf electric wins Japan car of the year ''. France 24. Retrieved 2011 - 12 - 03. ^ Jump up to : Darryl Siry ( 2010 - 01 - 22 ). `` In Race to Market, Nissan 's Electric Car Takes Shortcuts ''. Wired. Retrieved 2010 - 03 - 20. Jump up ^ Paul Niedermeyer ( 2009 - 12 - 18 ). `` EV Range High Anxiety : Normal Driving May Cut Range In Half ''. The Truth About Cars. 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Question: when did the nissan leaf first come out
Answer: in December 2010