Nissan Leaf remains UK’s best selling EV

Strong November sales have once again cemented the Nissan Leaf’s position as the best selling electric vehicle (EV) in the UK.

Leaf sales for November 2016 were up 115 per cent compared to the same month last year, making it the fastest growing model in the C-segment in November.

Sales of the Leaf made up 47.3 per cent of the EV market share, an increase of 30.4 per cent compared to 2015. The next best-seller was the Tesla Model S with a 19.9 per cent share.

Edward Jones, EV manager, Nissan, said; “The economic and environmental benefits of EV ownership are becoming increasingly attractive to drivers and we’re seeing that convert directly into demand for Nissan’s EV models.”

He added: “We’re also seeing increased consumer awareness and interest in new technologies entering the market to accompany electric vehicles, such as Vehicle To Grid (V2G). This innovative system, under our Intelligent Mobility platform, will let users power their homes during peak periods with the remaining charge in their EV’s battery, then recharge their EV using cheaper off-peak electricity tariffs. Or sell the power back to the grid to generate revenue from their car.

“As the first manufacturer to introduce a mass-produced electric vehicle, and with more EV sales than any other car brand worldwide, it’s right Nissan should continue to lead the EV charge and further integrate EV technology into the infrastructure and society. With a spike in other manufacturers now getting behind 100 per cent electric power, 2017 could be the year of the electric vehicle.”

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