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by dshibarshin 3216 days ago
The overseas markets can't seem to get enough of the Leafs. I've seen trucks full of Leafs delivered for export to places such as Ukraine.
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I can confirm that used Leafs from the USA are very popular here in Kyiv. They sell for something around 18000 USD, are about three years old, and are said to have freshly replaced batteries (which may or may not be true).
Saw zero leafs during my week in London. Same with a week in Glasgow. Boat loads of prius’ though.
The UK is the third biggest market for Leafs, 20,000 sold.

http://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/uk/en-gb/media/pressreleas...

As well as private owners, both places have a car club using them too [1] - I guess it’s possible the low value makes them more attractive for that use.

http://www.co-wheels.org.uk/electric_vehicles

There are quite a few round here (rural Suffolk, UK)

I've seen a few in London, Nissan don't seem to market them very hard in the UK.

I've seen a few around Cambridge, very noticeable as a cycling since they sound so different.