The Nissan Leaf is the first all-electric vehicle to win the award.

The all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf was named “2018 World Green Car” at the New York International Auto Show.

“We’re very proud that since Nissan Leaf launched in 2010, we’ve been able to put more than 300,000 zero-emission electric vehicles on the road worldwide, helping to reduce carbon footprints around the globe,” said Daniele Schillaci, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales, Zero Emission Vehicle and Battery Business; Chairman of Management Committee for Japan/A&O (Japan, Asia, Oceania Business); Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.,. “We’re honoured to be recognized by this esteemed jury and proud to continue to expand the vision of Nissan Intelligent Mobility.”