The new Nissan LEAF has just won one of the most interesting and prestigious awards in the automotive industry: it was named the overall winner of the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2026, an award judged exclusively by female motoring journalists from various countries.
The award attracted attention not only because of the result, but also because of the history of the model. Originally launched in 2010, the LEAF was the world’s first mass-produced electric car, helping to pave the way for the popularization of electric vehicles long before today’s global electrification race.
An electric car that left a mark in history
More than 15 years later, the LEAF is now in its third generation with a completely updated project. The new model focuses on a more modern design, greater range and more intuitive technologies, while retaining the concept of being an electric car that is easy to use in everyday life.
These characteristics were crucial for the model to stand out among 55 competing vehicles evaluated in the 2026 edition of the award.
WWCOTY analyzes cars based on factors that directly affect the drivers’ actual experience, such as safety, practicality, design, value and environmental impact.
The jury consists of 86 female motoring journalists from more than 50 countries, making the award one of the most comprehensive assessments in the automotive industry.
Not the only price
Interestingly, the model had already caught the jury’s attention before it won the main prize. At the beginning of 2026, the new LEAF was also named Best compact car of the year of WWCOTY.
With the overall victory, the model strengthens its position as one of the most influential electric cars in history, and shows that even after more than a decade on the market, it can still renew itself and attract new target groups.
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