Nissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles

The Nissan Leaf has continued its market leading electric car status in the UK, with 230 registrations in January.

That total was more than 1,000% percent up on sales in January 2013 and clearly shows the Leaf continues to enjoy strong upward sales momentum in the face of growing competition. Nearly three quarters of all pure electric vehicles sold in January 2014 were Nissan Leafs, continuing the trend secured last year.

In December came the sale of the 3,000th