November 4, 2026 Nissan Elgrand wins the 2026-2027 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car of the Year Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the all-new Elgrand has won the 2026-2027 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA) Car of the Year. The Nissan LEAF was named JAHFA Car Design of the Year, while the Nissan Skyline GT‑R (BNR32) was designated a JAHFA Historic Car in recognition of its legacy in automotive history.
July 22, 2026 Nissan LEAF NISMO launched in Japan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. launched the Nissan LEAF NISMO, which also went on sale in Japan today.
March 7, 2026 New Nissan LEAF crowned Supreme Winner for 2026 by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year The all-new Nissan LEAF has been named the overall winner for 2026 by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) – the highest honor bestowed by the international jury comprised exclusively of women automotive journalists.
March 26, 2025 Nissan and INFINITI outline bold new products and next-generation technologies Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today showcased a bold array of new and refreshed models, along with next-generation technologies set to debut during FY25 and FY26.
June 3, 2025 Insights into the all-new third generation Nissan LEAF Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today commenced a three-part short video series featuring members of the planning, design and engineering team responsible for creating the all-new Nissan LEAF.
June 9, 2025 The all-new Nissan LEAF: A perfect blend of performance, comfort, and efficiency In the second installment of the LEAF Insights video series, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today divulges details of the third-generation LEAF’s enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and quieter, more refined cabin.
June 12, 2025 The all-new Nissan LEAF maximizes the EV experience with lifestyle enhancing tech In the final installment of the LEAF Insights video series, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today details how the third generation EV’s suite of technology not only supports everyday driving but also makes EV ownership easier and enhances owners’ lifestyles.
June 17, 2025 Effortlessly electric: the all-new Nissan LEAF is the EV for everyone Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today launched the all-new LEAF. The third-generation electric vehicle (EV) benefits from over 15 years of real-world insights gained through global sales of nearly 700,000 units.
January 13, 2026 Nissan LEAF Named World’s Best Compact Car by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Jury 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.
March 12, 2026 Wayve, Uber and Nissan announce collaboration on Robotaxis Wayve, Uber and Nissan today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of robotaxis and commence activities to realize the deployment of robotaxi services. The parties will begin preparations for a pilot deployment in Tokyo by late 2026, introducing the Nissan LEAF powered by the Wayve AI Driver, available to riders through Uber.
September 24, 2025 All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF named to Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Ahead of sales commencing in the U.S., the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF’s propulsion system has been named a winner of the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award for 2025. This prestigious annual evaluation recognizes the top powertrains in the U.S. market for innovative engineering, power, torque and efficiency.
July 25, 2023 Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the 1 million unit milestone.
September 16, 2026 Nissan Announces a New Model for Europe, with Production Planned for Sunderland, UK Nissan has announced plans to launch a new model in Europe and will invest £170m to build it at its plant in the UK, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary.
September 27, 2026 Nissan launches Autonomous Drive Research Trial to UK streets Nissan will bring self-driving cars to Cambridge to serve real life people in real life communities.
September 10, 2026 Nissan reshapes Japan business to drive future growth and global competitiveness Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a comprehensive initiative to reshape its Japan business and strengthen its role in the company's future growth and global competitiveness.
September 26, 2019 Nissan EVs help buildings cut energy costs and emissions A trial using Nissan LEAF electric cars to help power office buildings has proved successful in cutting energy costs and CO2 emissions.
December 3, 2020 Nissan marks 10 years of LEAF sales Nissan today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF electric car and the delivery of 500,000 LEAF vehicles since the model was first introduced.
September 9, 2020 Nissan celebrates production of the 500,000th LEAF In celebration of World EV Day, Nissan today marked the production of the 500,000th LEAF, the world’s first mass-market 100% electric car. With half a million LEAFs built globally, customers around the world continue to embrace the pioneering zero-emission vehicle.
March 22, 2018 Nissan LEAF batteries to light up Japanese town NAMIE, Japan – Nissan and its affiliate 4R Energy Corporation have teamed up with the town of Namie, Japan, to install new streetlights that will be powered by a combination of solar panels and used batteries from the Nissan LEAF electric car.
April 20, 2018 Nissan LEAF sales surpass 100,000 in Japan Nissan has sold more than 100,000 Nissan LEAFs in Japan since the model first went on sale.
December 27, 2017 New Nissan LEAF owners in Japan offered free solar panels Owners of the new Nissan LEAF in Japan* can receive free installation of solar panels for their homes if they sign up for an electricity retail plan offered by Ecosystem Japan.
January 24, 2018 Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars Buyers of the new Nissan LEAF in a region of western Japan will earn points that they can use to help pay their utility bills, as part of a partnership to promote electric cars.
March 16, 2026 Wayve and Nissan to exhibit global robotaxi prototype vehicle powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion for Uber trials Wayve and Nissan will exhibit a global robotaxi prototype vehicle at NVIDIA GTC 2026, built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform. This exhibit follows the recent announcement by Wayve,
May 25, 2018 Nissan debuts open-air version of the new Nissan LEAF Nissan showed the Nissan LEAF Open Car, an open-air version of the new Nissan LEAF, in Tokyo today.
