Nissan Leaf (first generation)

Nissan Leaf (first generation)
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The Nissan Leaf (first generation) is a compact car that was manufactured by Japanese automaker Nissan from 2010 to 2017. Its name, stylised as LEAF, is a backronym to "leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car." It is the first series-produced battery electric vehicle and was offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback.

Technical data
ManufacturerNissan
ProductionFrom 2010
Body typeMPV

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Nissan Leaf (first generation) in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.