Skip to content

PRODUCTION BEGINS OF THE NEW NISSAN LEAF IN EUROPE

  • Deliveries to begin to European customers in February

Production of the all-new Nissan LEAF, the next generation of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, is officially underway for European customers.

With the first new LEAFs now rolling off the line at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK, the countdown has now started to the first customers receiving their vehicles in February.

Embodying Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision and already winning international awards for innovation and technology, this new model has been reinvented to offer greater range, dynamic design, advanced driver assistance technologies and enhanced connectivity.

Kevin Fitzpatrick, Nissan Europe Divisional Vice President for Manufacturing, said: “Nissan led the way in introducing electric vehicles to Europe in 2011, and every year since then it’s been clear that more and more customers share our vision for the future of driving.

“We’re excited to start production in Sunderland and to bring the new Nissan LEAF to European markets from February.”

The new Nissan LEAF offers an improved range of 235 miles* on a single charge, allowing drivers to enjoy longer journeys, interconnected by the extended European CHAdeMO Quick Charging network.

Cutting-edge technology in the new Nissan LEAF includes:

  • The new e-Pedal which allows drivers to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop the car by simply increasing or decreasing the pressure applied to the accelerator, providing more control and taking the stress out of driving. E-pedal can hold the stop even downhill, and is made accessible as standard from entry grade.
  • ProPILOT advanced driving assistance automatically controls the distance to the vehicle in front and steers the vehicle to help the driver keep LEAF centered in the lane. These functions can significantly improve driving experience when driving on the highway in both heavy and flowing traffic.
  • ProPILOT Park is the technology that parks the new LEAF with the touch of a button. This full auto-parking feature combines advanced image processing technology using four high-resolution cameras and information from 12 ultrasonic sensors around the car to guide the vehicle into a space.

The Nissan LEAF has been in production in the UK since 2013 for European markets, with more than 85,000 units sold in Europe since 2011, when the first deliveries began from Nissan’s Oppama plant in Japan. Following an initial investment of £420m, the introduction of the new Nissan LEAF has been supported by a further £36m investment in Nissan Sunderland Plant, supporting more than 2,000 jobs at Nissan and in the UK supply chain.

The start of production follows the new Nissan LEAF’s first major international awards last month, at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) annual CES Unveiled ceremony in New York, presented by the Consumer Technology Association. LEAF was awarded:

  • CES Best of Innovation award winner for Vehicle Intelligence and Self-Driving Technology, and
  • CES honoree for Tech for a Better World

In addition to the new LEAF, Nissan Sunderland Plant also manufactures the market-leading crossovers Qashqai and Juke and the Infiniti brand’s Q30 and QX30 models. Last year the plant celebrated its 30th anniversary, and this year total volume surpassed 9m vehicles, cementing its position as the biggest UK car plant of all time.

2016 NISSAN LEAF Mk1 (ZE0) EV/Hybrid Electric Motor
eBay
£480.00
2016 NISSAN LEAF Mk1 (ZE0) EV/Hybrid Electric Motor
Type 2 Charging Cable 5M 32 A 7.4kW 7 Pin EV PHEV With Bag Quality New
eBay
£150.57
Type 2 Charging Cable 5M 32 A 7.4kW 7 Pin EV PHEV With Bag Quality New
2x Brake Discs Pair Vented Front 283mm ADN143167 Blue Print Set 402063NA0A New
eBay
£63.86
2x Brake Discs Pair Vented Front 283mm ADN143167 Blue Print Set 402063NA0A New
Wheel Bearing Kit Rear ADN18379 Blue Print 43202BA60A 43202BA60AS1 432021KA0A
eBay
£120.70
Wheel Bearing Kit Rear ADN18379 Blue Print 43202BA60A 43202BA60AS1 432021KA0A
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAN FOR NISSAN LEAF NV200 EVALIA 1.5 1.6 272263NL0A 2010+
eBay
£59.99
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FAN FOR NISSAN LEAF NV200 EVALIA 1.5 1.6 272263NL0A 2010+
Wheel Bearing Kit fits NISSAN LEAF ZE0 Rear 2010 on SKF 432021KA0A 43202BA60A
eBay
£144.69
Wheel Bearing Kit fits NISSAN LEAF ZE0 Rear 2010 on SKF 432021KA0A 43202BA60A
Front Left Suspension Top Strut Mounting For Nissan JUKE LEAF 54321-1KA0B
eBay
£52.00
Front Left Suspension Top Strut Mounting For Nissan JUKE LEAF 54321-1KA0B
FOR NISSAN LEAF 0 L COMLINE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY CHA094
eBay
£54.06
FOR NISSAN LEAF 0 L COMLINE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY CHA094
Nissan Leaf SD card made for your vehicle
eBay
£229.52
Nissan Leaf SD card made for your vehicle
EV Extension Cable - 32A 1 PHASE T2 FEMALE-T2 MALE 5M (APEC AEC105)
eBay
£169.45
EV Extension Cable - 32A 1 PHASE T2 FEMALE-T2 MALE 5M (APEC AEC105)
-5%
EBC Front Ultimax Pad & Standard Disc Kit Replacement Part For Nissan PDKF1398
eBay
£209.14 £220.15
EBC Front Ultimax Pad & Standard Disc Kit Replacement Part For Nissan PDKF1398
Thule WingBar Edge Silver Aluminium Roof Bars Set to fit Nissan Leaf Mk.2 18-25
eBay
£314.95
Thule WingBar Edge Silver Aluminium Roof Bars Set to fit Nissan Leaf Mk.2 18-25
Genuine Nissan Leaf Standard Carpet Mats, Front & Rear KE7553NL20.
Amazon.co.uk
£44.95
Genuine Nissan Leaf Standard Carpet Mats, Front & Rear KE7553NL20.
The Electric Car Guide: Nissan LEAF
Amazon.co.uk
£34.74
The Electric Car Guide: Nissan LEAF
Amazon price updated: May 30, 2025 4:35 am