Car giant Nissan has unveiled full details of its new Leaf electric vehicle, which is set to be built at its UK factory. The third generation model will go on sale later this year, with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge.

One of the first modern-era electric cars has been reinvented as a coupe-styled SUV, promising to address its predecessor’s weaknesses with up to 604km of range, and a modern cabin. The pioneer of mass-market electric cars – the Nissan Leaf – has been reborn as an SUV,

Here in the UK, ordering for the new Nissan Leaf is expected to open in the autumn, with first deliveries from spring 2026. There’s no word yet on new Nissan Leaf prices, but a starting price upwards of £30,000 would make it competitive with its rivals from Kia, Skoda and Volkswagen.