YOKOHAMA (GIAPPONE) (ITALPRESS) – The new Nissan LEAF has been named absolute winner of the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2026, the highest award awarded by the international jury composed exclusively by journalists from the automotive industry.
Launched for the first time in 2010 as the first electric vehicle for the mass market in the world, LEAF has helped promote the transition to electric mobility for over 15 years. Upon its third generation, the new LEAF is based on this heritage and combines an aerodynamic and elegant design, an advanced electric motor with extended autonomy up to 622 km thanks to the battery options of 52 or 75 kWh and an intuitive technology for a connected and safe driving experience.
Nissan LEAF has set itself on a wide range of 55 global competing vehicles. WWCOTY assesses vehicles based on what matters most to customers in the daily use of the car, including safety, design, value, practicality and environmental impact. Consisting of 86 prominent journalists from over 50 countries, the jury recognised LEAF’s realistic approach to electric mobility and the balance between advanced performance, ease of use and driving pleasure.
“In our vote, we focused on vehicles that stand out not only for their characteristics or technology, but also for their effectiveness in responding to the real daily needs of people. The Nissan LEAF represents a mature and intelligent vision of electrification, which makes electric mobility practical and accessible” said Marta Garcìa, Executive President WWCOTY.
“The fact that the new LEAF has been named absolute winner by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year is a moment of pride for all of us at Nissan. LEAF has helped lead the electric drive into the mainstream, and this new generation carries on that mission. It is designed to make the electrician easier and more enjoyable for more people around the world,” said Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO Nissan.
At the beginning of this year, the brand new LEAF has also been named Best Auto Compact by WWCOTY for its approach to electric mobility.
photo: Nissan Italia press office
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