Nissan Unveils All-New LEAF Electric Car
Nissan has today unveiled its third-generation LEAF electric vehicle, which is set to roll off the production line at its Sunderland plant in the UK. The Sunderland plant, the UK’s largest car manufacturing facility, will produce the new LEAF as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero blueprint for future EV production.
The new LEAF has been engineered at Nissan’s UK research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, to suit European customers’ needs. It will be powered by batteries from AESC’s gigafactory, located next to the Nissan plant in Sunderland.
According to Alan Johnson, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, “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.” He added, “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.”
The new LEAF is expected to have a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge and will be available for customers to order later this year. James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, “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 electrification plans don’t stop with the LEAF. The next-generation Nissan Qashqai e-POWER will arrive in the coming months, followed by an all-new fully electric Juke next year. Additionally, the brand plans to launch a fully-electric Micra later this year and a smaller city car in 2026, ensuring a comprehensive range of electric vehicles for customers.
The Sunderland plant, which employs 6,000 people, is set to become a flagship EV hub as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero project. This initiative aims to transform the plant by bringing together electric vehicles, renewable energy, and battery production, aligning with Nissan’s goal to become a truly sustainable company.
