Sales of the Nissan LEAF are growing throughout Europe as consumer appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow with more than 40,000 sold across the continent in 2018.

In Ireland, the Nissan LEAF is also the best-selling EV in the country accounting for over 63% of EV’s sold in 2018.

Norway has emerged as a standout market for the LEAF, with more car buyers opting for the EV over any other car on sale.

More than 12,000 LEAFs found homes in the country in 2018, with the nation’s strong focus on sustainability cited for its sales success.

Ken Ramirez, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Nissan Europe said: “This latest announcement marks the start of a very optimistic 2019 for our EV range. The fact that the Nissan LEAF is still the default choice for EV buyers in Europe is a testament to its all-round capability as the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility - especially with the ever-growing range of competitors.

“We can celebrate standout sales success with Norway as an example, as it highlights how the Nissan electric ecosystem has established itself as a sustainable lifestyle choice in a relatively short space of time. With the range now stronger than ever, we look forward to welcoming more customers to EV ownership in the coming months.”

In addition the Nissan LEAF remains the world's best-selling EV, with more than 380,000 units sold globally since the original car launched in 2010.
Both the Nissan LEAF e+ 3.ZERO Limited Edition and the Nissan LEAF 3.ZERO will be available for sale in Ireland in summer 2019.