ONE man in Canada has become the country’s first customer of the all-electric LEAF.
Ricardo Borba, a 44-year old electric engineer and software developer, and his family will be using the LEAF as primary car.
‘My family and I were starting to look for a new car last year when the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurred and prompted us to think about alternatives to gas-powered vehicles,’ said Borba.
‘We considered several options and the Nissan LEAF was the one that best fits our needs. It’s all-electric and looks and drives just like a regular car with five seats, ample cargo space and loaded with high-tech features. It’s smooth, quiet and has incredible acceleration. In other words, it’s fun to drive!’
‘This is a significant milestone in the movement that brings sustainable mobility within our grasp and at Nissan we’re excited to be leading the way by bringing the world’s first all-electric car to the mass market, which was also recognized as the 2011 World Car of the Year,’ said Allen Childs, president of Nissan Canada, Inc.
‘Today we made history by handing over the keys to Mr. Borba, the first Canadian consumer to purchase a Nissan LEAF. This represents the freedom to choose a car that has no tailpipe, produces no emissions and will never have to visit a gas station.’
Canada joins the UK, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal in delivering LEAFs to customers.