The new Nissan LEAF has won one of the most unique and prestigious awards in the automotive industry. This model was selected as the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2026 Supreme Winner, selected by a jury composed only of female automotive journalists from around the world.
This award received great attention not only for its results but also for the history of the model. First launched in 2010, the LEAF is the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, and is a model that paved the way for the popularization of electric vehicles long before the current global electrification competition began.
Electric car that created an era
Now, more than 15 years later, LEAF has returned with a completely redesigned third generation. The new model features a more modern design, improved range, and intuitive technology, while maintaining the original concept of an electric vehicle that is easy to use in everyday life.
These features were decisive factors that allowed the LEAF to stand out among the 55 competing vehicles evaluated at the 2026 awards ceremony.
WWCOTY evaluates cars based on factors that directly affect the actual driver experience, including safety, practicality, design, value, and environmental impact.
The judging panel is comprised of 86 female automotive journalists from more than 50 countries, making the awards one of the most comprehensive in the automotive industry.
It wasn’t the only award
Interestingly, this model already caught the attention of the judges even before it won the top prize. In early 2026, the new LEAF will be WWCOTYat Best compact car of the yearIt was also selected as
With this overall win, the LEAF further solidifies its position as one of the most influential electric vehicles in history, showing that it is still reinventing itself and attracting new consumer bases even more than a decade after its launch.
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