Nissan Leaf Unveiled For The Electric Era

Nissan unveils the all-new LEAF electric with production taking place in Sunderland. It is the first model to be launched under the EV36Zero blueprint for Nissan’s future EV production which will be built in Sunderland, the UK’s biggest car plant.

Nissan LEAF will be powered by batteries from AESC, Britain’s newest gigafactory. The plant will also be in charge of production for the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER over the next few months followed by the all-new fully electric Juke.

“It’s with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric LEAF, twelve 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.”

Alan Johnson, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing

Nissan’s new fully electric Micra, designed in London, will also go on sale later this year with a small city car coming in 2026 showcasing their commitment to the electric range being suitable for all 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.”

James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB

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