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Interesting Facts About the Nissan Leaf ZE0

The Nissan Leaf ZE0 marks the debut of the world’s first mass‑produced electric vehicle series. Produced from 2010 through 2017, this first‑generation Leaf helped introduce electric mobility to a broad audience.

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World’s First Series‑Production EV

Unveiled on 1 August 2009, the Nissan Leaf ZE0 became the world’s first series‑production electric car, launching into the market in 2010.

Production Run and Model Years

The first‑generation Leaf (ZE0) was built from 2010 to 2017 and was introduced to North America as the 2011 model year, spanning a full seven‑year production cycle.

Early Success and Market Impact

According to development history, the ZE0’s launch in 2010 was followed by two “brilliant years” (2010‑2012), establishing the Leaf as a popular compact electric car and paving the way for future EV adoption.

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