Nissan delivers 100,000th Leaf

Nissan has reached a major milestone, selling its 100,000^thLeaf electric since the car was introduced in 2010.

Nissan announced on Monday that it has delivered its 100,000^th Leaf plug-in. The milestone-setting vehicle, a UK-built model finished in Tekna in white, was sold to British buyer based in Hampshire.

“For such a revolutionary car, to achieve this sales milestone in such a short space of time is a major achievement,” said Guillaume Cartier, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, Nissan Europe.

He added: “Don’t forget that when Nissan LEAF was launched in 2010, the charging infrastructure was in its infancy. But that didn’t deter the pioneers who immediately appreciated the benefits of a purpose-designed electric vehicle.”

In order to celebrate the sales feat, Nissan commissioned a unique Leaf covered in 50,000 two pence Sterling coins from the UK and 50,000 two cent Euro coins from Europe. Nissan covered the Leaf in two-cent coins to show that its running costs are just £0.02 per mile and less than €0.02 per kilometer.

The running costs of that particular coined-covered Leaf are likely significantly higher than the standard version of the car, however, as all of that coinage added more that 1,100 pounds to the car’s curb weight.

Cartier promises that the Leaf’s second 100,000 sales will take fewer than three years.