# The Nissan LEAF™ is the first 100% Electric vehicle to earn the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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- Published: 2011-08-15T18:07:43-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

The Nissan LEAF™ is the first 100% electric vehicle to earn the Top Safety Pick 
from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2011 Nissan LEAF™ a “Top 
Safety Pick” rating. The rating is given to vehicles that achieve the Institute’s
highest rating of “Good” in front, rear and side impact protection as well as being
equipped with electronic stability control and earn a good rating in roof strength.
The Nissan LEAF™ joins the Nissan Cube and Infiniti M37/M56 on the list of 2011 
Top Safety Picks.

“Nissan has a long standing commitment to safety and innovation,” said Brian Carolin,
senior vice president, sales and marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. “The award
confirms that the commitment to passenger safety continues with the 100% electric
Nissan LEAF™.”  [⌊Nissan leaf⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2014-04-03-14-45-04.jpg?quality=52&ssl=1)

The Nissan [LEAF™ is the first 100% electric vehicle](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/04/nissan-ariya-platinum-awd-2025-test-drive-results/)
to be tested by the Institute. Standard Nissan LEAF™ safety systems include Nissan
Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with 
seat belt and occupant classification sensors, front seat-mounted side impact supplemental
air bags, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-
seat outboard occupant head protection, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat
ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters, child seat upper tether anchor, 
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system and child safety rear door
locks. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are also 
standard on all Nissan LEAF™ models.

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