Nissan Leaf (written as "LEAF", an acronym for Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car is a type of electric car 5 door hatchback manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States market in December 2010 official maximum mileage of this car from the United States Environmental Protection Agency is 117 kilometers (73 miles), with large energy consumption of 765 kilo joules per kilometer (34 kW • h / 100 miles) and measure the fuel efficiency, which is 99 miles US gallon (2.4 L / 100 km). Mileage Leaf by the New European Driving Cycle is 175 km (109 mi).
This vehicle is delivered to the consumer began in December 2010 for Japan and the United States, in February 2011 for the Irish, and in March 2011 for the UK. In November 2011, Leaf also can be obtained by consumers in Canada, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. Sales for the Belgian market began in late 2011 and early 2012 for the Danish market, and globally in 2011 According to Nissan, the Leaf is currently only available in limited quantities and only for some countries the market first. Production will increase in 2011, production in the United States will begin in 2012, and production is planned to start in the UK in 2013 As of November 2011, Leaf cumulative sales reached 20,000 units.
Retail price of the Nissan Leaf when it first launched was ¥ 3.76 million and in the United States US $ 32,780, and in 2012 Leaf price will rise to $ 35,200. Leaf on the market price of the UK is £ 30.990 GB ranges and prices to other European regions is approximately € 35,000. This price includes the price of the battery package. In most countries where the Leaf is marketed, these cars get tax incentives or subsidies from the government so that the selling price could be reduced.
As an electric car, the Nissan Leaf produces absolutely no fuel emissions or greenhouse gas emissions, thereby reducing the dependence on petroleum. Nissan Leaf won several awards, including '' Green Car Vision Award '2010 Award' 'European Car of the Year' 2011, '' World Car of the Year '2011, and' 'Car of the Year Japan' '2011-2012.