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Nissan, An EV Pioneer With The TAMA In 1947 Leading To The Current LEAF.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been around for a century, but early technology limited their performance, while internal combustion engines gained power and efficiency. Environmental concerns were not a priority then. However, Nissan was an early innovator in EVs, having produced the Tama, its first zero-emission EV, in response to petrol shortages in Japan in 1947. The Tama could carry four people up to 100 km on electric power, and 1,100 units were sold.




Drawing on decades of research and development in electric vehicles, Nissan engineers created the LEAF, a breakthrough EV that challenged common perceptions that EVs were only suitable for golf courses or airport shuttles. The LEAF offered powerful acceleration, excellent handling, and smooth driving performance, comfortably seating five passengers in a spacious cabin.


With a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack, the LEAF had a longer range and could be recharged easily at home or at more powerful charging stations in about an hour. Fears of electrocution while charging in the rain were unfounded, as Nissan had provided the necessary insulation and protective measures to ensure safety.




In 2010, Nissan launched the world's first mass-market EV, which has since been chosen by over 600,000 customers in 59 markets, including Malaysia. The LEAF's success is a testament to its quality, reliability, and safety, as well as Nissan's commitment to driving the future of electric mobility and achieving zero emissions from motor vehicles and carbon neutrality.


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KUALA LUMPUR

VPG8079

SELANGOR

BSF6011

JOHOR

JYA7582

PULAU PINANG

PRR6145

PERAK

ANW8143

PAHANG

CFC2187

KEDAH

KGB147

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEG2793

KOTA KINABALU

SJL3651

KUCHING

QAB5328L

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Last updated 19 Jun, 2025

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