Save Remove Download Share Subscribe Photos / Galleries / Videos December 4, 2014 Nissan LEAF drivers registered on CarWings telematics have collectively driven ONE BILLION KILOMETERS worldwide* Globally, Nissan LEAF drivers have saved more than 180 MILLION kilograms of CO₂ emissions* Over 147,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been sold globally to date RELATED STORIES: 2015 Nissan LEAF Press Kit Renault-Nissan Alliance sells its 200,000th electric vehicle Nissan LEAF sets annual U.S. electric vehicle sales record – again ROLLE, Switzerland – Nissan has revealed that owners of the LEAF, its 100% electric car, have collectively recorded an impressive one billion kilometers on the CarWings telematics system worldwide – saving over 180 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions* in the process. This incredible achievement comes almost four years since the LEAF was launched in 2010 as one of the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicles. It is now the best-selling electric vehicle in history, with over 147,000 LEAF vehicles sold globally to date, 31,000 of which have been sold in Europe. Thanks to the innovative CarWings telemetry used in the LEAF, Nissan has been able to keep an accurate log of the total distance covered by every LEAF registered with CarWings since the car's launch. Nissan has been recording the kilometers on an online counter and actively involving owners in the count with a series of celebratory videos. "Our aim was to see Nissan LEAF owners registered with our innovative CarWings system amass one billion kilometers by January 2015, and we are absolutely delighted to announce that we have achieved this landmark milestone earlier than anticipated,” said Paul Willcox, Chairman for Nissan in Europe. “We would like to thank every single Nissan LEAF owner for helping us in reaching this world-first. The Nissan LEAF was the first mass-market family electric vehicle ever built, and the owner satisfaction scores are the best in the Nissan range. This huge distance landmark shows that many of our customers are rapidly clocking up kilometers as they enjoy the benefits of quiet, emission free driving." This extraordinary accomplishment reflects the success of the LEAF and is testament to the company's on-going leadership in the electric vehicle market. Nissan continues to maintain its position at the forefront of the field, having launched its second 100% electric vehicle, the e-NV200 – a Zero Emission, compact city van – in Europe. *Totals based on Nissan's Global Data Center (GDC) as of 30.09.2014 (UTC). The distance and CO₂ is gathered only from Nissan LEAF vehicles registered with CarWings, approximately 54% of total sales globally. About Nissan in EuropeNissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 635,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular Electric Vehicle with 97% performance satisfaction and 95% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe. About Nissan Motor Co.Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with approximately 236,000 employees globally, Nissan sold more than 4.9 million vehicles and generated revenue of 9.6 trillion yen (USD 116.16 billion) in fiscal 2012. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of over 60 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. In 2010, Nissan introduced the Nissan LEAF, and continues to lead in zero-emission mobility. The LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle launched globally, is now the best-selling EV in history. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. # # # Contact Gareth DeanZero Emissions/EV Communicationsgareth.dean@nissan.co.uk+44 (0)7972 188625 Issued by Nissan Files thanks a billion.pdf (151 KB) Save Remove Download Share Photos / Galleries / Videos Subscribe to Email Alerts Files thanks a billion.pdf (151 KB)