The zero-emission car received the maximum five-star rating, the first electric vehicle ever to earn this distinction.
The reigning European and World Car of the Year earned an 89 percent rating for adult safety, an 83 percent rating for child protection and an 84 percent rating for its on-board safety assist systems which include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and a speed limiter as standard.
This compact family hatchback also earned a higher-than-average 65 percent score for pedestrian safety.
The Leaf has a range between charges of up to 175km.
