Nissan Motor Co. is a Japanese automaker founded in 1933 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. A core member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Nissan holds a unique and historic place in the electric vehicle story — the Nissan Leaf, launched in 2010, was the world’s first mass-market battery electric vehicle and has since become the best-selling EV in history with over 700,000 units sold globally.
The Leaf’s launch was a watershed moment for the EV industry — proving that ordinary consumers would buy and live with an electric vehicle as everyday transportation. Nissan’s early commitment to EVs gave it years of real-world data on battery performance, charging behavior, and owner experience that most competitors lacked.
Nissan has since expanded its EV lineup with the Ariya — a more premium crossover SUV that represents the brand’s next-generation approach to electric vehicles, featuring a larger battery, more range, and a significantly more refined design than the Leaf.
Nissan vehicles are sold through a large nationwide dealership network in the US. The brand competes in the mainstream EV segment alongside Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota, with particular credibility among buyers who value the brand’s pioneering EV heritage and long track record in electric vehicle development.
Current Nissan EV & PHEV Lineup
EPA-rated specifications — current and prior model year · Best trim shown per model
Helpful Tools for Nissan Buyers
EPA specifications sourced from FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. Dept. of Energy). Current and prior model year shown. Pricing and full specifications at www.nissanusa.com.