(Posted on Jan 28, 2019 at 07:16PM by Michelle Bogle)
According to a recent press release from Nissan Motor Corporation, Norway is surpassing all other nations in terms of its electric vehicle share. More than 12,000 Leaf all-electric vehicles were driven in the country last year and Norway’s strong focus on sustainability and aggressive EV incentives are largely to thank for the plug-in’s sales success.
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Outside of Norway, the same triumph is being felt across the UK, making the Nissan Leaf the best-selling electric vehicle with more than 40,000 units sold across the continent. More than 380,000 Nissan Leaf vehicles also have been sold globally since the model went on sale in 2010, with over 128,000 sold in the U.S.Â
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Here in Seattle, the exact sentiment rings true for the Leaf – drivers of all kinds love this platform for its range, affordability and high-tech inclusions. On our lot at Kirkland Nissan, we are selling many 2019 models to our customers, plus we have many buyers that are anxiously awaiting the 2019 Leaf e+. Slated to arrive later this spring, the e+ will feature a 62 kWh battery pack and a higher output powertrain for 226 miles of range, which is a nice uptick from the current 2019 Leaf’s 150-mile range.
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To learn more about owning the world’s best-selling EV, contact Kirkland Nissan near Tacoma, Washington, for details.