when was the first mass produced electric car
History of the electric vehicle The Nissan Leaf, introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010, became the first modern all-electric, zero tailpipe emission five door family hatchback to be produced for the mass market from a major manufacturer.[80][81] As of JanuaryÂ 2013[update], the Leaf is also available in Australia, Canada and 17 European countries.[82]