10:05 am, December 16, 2013
NISSAN has reached the 3,000th sale of its all-electric Leaf in the UK.
The Japanese carmaker hit the target in November when a total of 141 new British-built Leafs were registered at dealerships across the country.
These figures cement the brand’s position as market leader in the electric vehicle segment and since its launch in 2011 the Leaf’s popularity continues to grow.
Meanwhile, Nissan’s second-generation Leaf, which went on sale back in May this year, has secured more than 1,300 UK sales in just six months.
Looking at global sales figures, more than 16,000 Leafs have been sold across Europe, while 87,000 have been sold worldwide.
Jon Pollock, sales director at Nissan GB, said: ‘The Leaf is a true pioneer in every sense and in its lifetime it’s already done a huge amount to change attitudes and open minds in the UK and across the world.
He added: ‘The low running costs of the Leaf, not to mention its many other benefits, make it an incredibly attractive proposition and we have been seeing steady growth in sales.
‘We expect that trend to continue rising as the model’s visibility increases and the rapid charging infrastructure expands across the UK.’
