Nissan has unveiled the latest generation of its electric LEAF, which will be built at the carmaker’s Sunderland facility as part of its EV36Zero initiative.
The new model marks the first launch under the blueprint and will be produced by the plant’s 6,000-strong workforce.

Engineered at Nissan’s Cranfield R&D centre in Bedfordshire, the all-new LEAF will be powered by batteries supplied by neighbouring gigafactory AESC, reflecting the company’s integrated UK manufacturing strategy.

Alan Johnson, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, said: “It’s with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric LEAF, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing to the UK.
“It’s a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design. We can’t wait to see it on the roads.”

The new LEAF will offer a driving range of up to 375 miles and will be available to order later this year. Nissan has confirmed the Sunderland plant will also produce the next-generation Qashqai e-POWER in the coming months and a fully electric Juke in 2026.

James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said: “We’re really excited about the launch of the all-new LEAF later this year.

“It builds on the success of the previous two generations, which have found homes with more than 70,000 UK customers. LEAF is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring – and best of all, it’s built here in Britain.”

Nissan’s wider electrification plan includes the forthcoming Micra EV, designed in London and set for release later this year, and a new city car in 2026.