US: Nissan claims Leaf EV might outsell hybrids

Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 7 August 2009

Nissan's upcoming Leaf electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius even though it has a range of just 100 miles (160 km) according to Nissan North America's vice president for product planning Larry Dominique.

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