The Nissan Leaf, introduced in 2010, was one of the first mass-produced electric vehicles with a range of over 100 miles. The Leaf was a significant success, with over 500,000 units sold worldwide by 2015.

In 2013, Tesla Motors introduced the Model S, a luxury electric sedan with a range of over 300 miles. The Model S was a game-changer for the electric vehicle industry, demonstrating that electric vehicles could be both practical and desirable.