10 years, 125,000 gasoline-free miles, one family car

My life with a Nissan LEAF: The Monroe family stopped paying for gasoline a decade ago – and their original LEAF is still going strong

Jan 29, 2021
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The Nissan LEAF changed the way the world looks at electric cars. Launching the first mass-market EV in 2010 was a gamble, but thanks to loyal owners and enthusiasts like Shannon Monroe, Nissan was – and remains – committed to its quest to further lower carbon emissions. One of the first U.S. LEAF owners, Monroe still owns the LEAF he bought in 2010. He has since traveled more than 125,000 gasoline-free miles with his family.

The LEAF's unique benefits is what attracted the Monroes to the LEAF. However, the car's durability and low maintenance needs, and not having to pay for gas, has kept it as their daily driver. More importantly, they have been able to keep their commitment to a zero-emission lifestyle.

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