Nissan has announced more details of its new LEAF, including a promise that pricing will start at ‘around £33,000’. Since the company expects it to be eligible for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant from the government, it will bring the on-the-road cost comfortably below the £30,000 barrier. This means it will undercut rivals such as the Kia EV3 and Volkswagen ID.3.
The LEAF’s starting low price will be for the entry-level model with a 52kWh battery, while the 75kWh version will be £3,000 more.
Built in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant, the all-new LEAF is based on the same underpinnings as the Ariya and Renault Megane. The two battery options – 52kWh and 75kWh – offer official ranges of 271 miles and 386 miles respectively. When you need to plug in, the LEAF supports 105kW or 150kW DC fast charging, adding up to 273 miles in 30 minutes on the bigger battery model. The AC charging is at a maximum of 11kW, although 22kW may be offered as an option later.
The LEAF is also equipped with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, with up to 3.1kW output for plugging in devices or camping gear. It is also Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) ready, enabling energy to be returned to the power network or home through a special charger in an emergency or when there is high demand on the grid.
Motor choices are a 174hp unit when mated to the smaller battery, or 215hp with the larger power pack.
The LEAF’s tech includes NissanConnect with Google built-in, using twin 14.3” cluster and central screens. Options include a power tailgate, roof rails and a 3D Around View Monitor with Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View to navigate narrow spaces.
Production and pre-orders to start before the end of the year, with first deliveries set for Spring 2026.
Options will include a roof with an electronic shade 
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