
Fifteen years ago, when the original Nissan Leaf was introduced, it seemed like it would have been the surefire winner of the growing EV wars. That first-generation Leaf was the ultimate way for eco-minded drivers to express to the world that they were so much better than everyone else. It was the logical next step of the stereotypical Toyota Prius driver: they’d migrate to a Leaf, break up with gas entirely, and then the Leaf would dominate the future of transportation.