- Third generation of Nissan pioneering EV recognises its all-round talents
- Prestigious accolade bestowed on new LEAF by jury of international automotive journalists
Yokohama, JAPAN – Nissan is proud to announce that the all-new Nissan LEAF has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury – the only automotive awards panel in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists.
The all-new LEAF is the third generation of the pioneering mass-market electric vehicle and the accolade recognises its sleek design, impressive powertrain performance and intuitive technology, as well its historic role in the consumer shift to electric vehicles.
A Global Recognition for Innovation and Accessibility
The WWCOTY award celebrates vehicles that excel in areas most relevant to everyday drivers: safety, quality, price, design, ease of driving, benefits, and environmental footprint. The jury, made up of 84 automotive journalists from 54 countries, does not select a “woman’s car” – because cars are not gender-specific – but rather evaluates vehicles based on universal criteria that matter to all motorists.
Founded in 2009 by New Zealand journalist Sandy Myhre, WWCOTY aims to amplify women’s voices in the automotive industry and highlight mobility as a key enabler of personal and professional opportunities worldwide.
About the All-New Nissan LEAF
The all-new Nissan LEAF combines sleek aerodynamic design, an advanced electric powertrain with extended range thanks to a 75kWh battery option, which delivers a range of up to 386 miles on a single charge. Eligible for the full UK Electric Car Grant of £3,750, the British-built LEAF is priced from £32,249 and features a suite of intuitive technology for a connected, confident driving experience.
For seamless day-to-day interaction with the new LEAF, it is equipped with the latest Google tech. Called Google built-in, the suite of services includes Google Maps, the Play Store, from where apps can be downloaded directly into the car and also Google Assistant, which allows users to control navigation, climate and media hands-free, or sync personal apps and services.
“This recognition from WWCOTY reinforces our commitment to making EVs accessible and desirable for all drivers,” said Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa. “The original LEAF helped lay the foundation for global EV adoption. With its advanced features and technologies, this new generation makes every day driving easier, more enjoyable and invites customers to embrace life with EVs.”
About Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year
WWCOTY is the only automotive award judged exclusively by women journalists, representing voices from every continent. Beyond honoring the best cars of the year, its mission is to promote diversity and inclusion in the automotive world.
About Nissan
Nissan is a global leader in electric mobility, committed to shaping a sustainable future through innovation and electrification. The all-new LEAF is a cornerstone of Nissan’s EV strategy, delivering advanced technology and zero-emission performance for a new generation of drivers.
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About Nissan in the UK:
Designed, engineered, built and loved by Britain: Nissan employs around 7,000 people across the UK including at its design centre in Paddington, London, and its R&D engineering centre in Cranfield. Sunderland is home to the UK’s biggest single car plant, which builds two of the nation’s best-selling cars – the Juke and Qashqai.
These models will soon be joined by the European version of the new LEAF, which will be manufactured in Sunderland as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero project.
EV36Zero is Nissan’s vision for the future of sustainable manufacturing – a blueprint that will transform Sunderland Plant into a flagship EV hub, bringing together electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery production. This is part of Nissan’s goal to become a truly sustainable company and usher in a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.