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| Derrick Hatami, Nissan's vice president for U.S. sales, answered questions today in Manhattan from members of the International Motor Press Association. |
By VICTOR E. SASSONEDITOR
Nissan officials boast their Leaf is the best-selling all-electric car in the United States, but won't say when we'll see a new version with a longer range.
The homely Leaf, introduced to the U.S. in December 2010, seems poised for a makeover, especially in view of its nail-biting range of well under 100 miles on a full charge.
Derrick Hatami, Nissan's vice president for sales, said today the 4-door hatchback is the "No. 1 selling electric vehicle in the United States."
Speaking to the International Motor Press Association in Manhattan, Hatami said the No. 2 car company in Japan is the leader in electric vehicles, selling 3,000 Leafs a month here.
But Hatami wouldn't comment when asked when a second-generation Leaf would debut. |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf at the Washington Auto Show. (Wikipedia) |
Nissan spokesman Steven Oldham emphasized the improvement in how far the Leaf can go on a full charge, with the 2015 model claiming a range of 84 miles.
Nissan's Leaf Web site says the average American drives less than 33 miles a day.
The International Motor Press Association is the country's oldest organization of automotive journalists and public relations professionals.
Nissan paid for today's reception and lunch at the 3 West Club in Manhattan.
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