Nissan LEAF Earns WWCOTY World’s Best Compact Car Title

The all-new Nissan LEAF has been named World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury, a panel of 84 women automotive journalists from 54 countries. The award recognizes the third-generation LEAF for its electric powertrain, extended-range battery options, integrated technology, and its role in accelerating the global adoption of electric vehicles.

The WWCOTY jury evaluates vehicles based on safety, quality, price, design, ease of driving, user benefits, and environmental impact. “The jury does not select a ‘woman’s car’ because cars are not gender-specific,” said Sandy Myhre, founder, WWCOTY. The organization aims to amplify women’s voices in the automotive industry and promote mobility as a catalyst for personal and professional opportunity worldwide.

The LEAF  is offered with 52 kWh and 75 kWh battery options, delivering an electric powertrain designed for everyday use. It features Google built-in technology, including Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistant, enabling hands-free control of navigation, climate settings, media, and personal apps.

“This recognition from WWCOTY reinforces our commitment to making electric vehicles accessible and appealing to all drivers,” said Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa. “The original LEAF helped lay the groundwork for global EV adoption. With its advanced features and technologies, this new generation simplifies daily driving and invites customers to embrace life with an EV.”

The award positions the LEAF as a key pillar of Nissan’s global electric vehicle strategy, highlighting the company’s focus on sustainable mobility, connected technology, and zero-emission performance. Nissan continues to invest in EV innovation to meet rising demand for environmentally responsible transportation.

WWCOTY remains the only automotive award judged exclusively by women journalists, representing perspectives from every continent. 

In Mexico, Nissan led vehicle sales in 2025 with  274,661 units sold, according to INEGI.