Nissan has unveiled the new, third-generation version of its Leaf EV.
It is an SUV, unlike the first two generations of the model – an EV pioneer on its launch in 2010 – which were hatchbacks.
The new Leaf will be available with a choice of 52kWh and 75kWh batteries, with provisional WLTP ranges of up to 270 miles and 375 miles respectively. It will be capable of adding up to 260 miles of range in 30 minutes via DC charging.
A 218hp electric motor will allow 0-62mph acceleration in 7.6 seconds.
The model has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing it to power electrical equipment such as kettles and electric grilles. In future it will also be Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) compatible, meaning it will be able to send stored energy back to the grid.
Based on the same CMF-EV platform as Nissan’s Ariya EV, the new Leaf is said to have been designed to optimise aerodynamic efficiency, with a drag coefficient of 0.25.
At 4,350mm long, it sits roughly between the traditional B- and C-SUV segments, close to the Hyundai Kona and Toyota C-HR.
The interior features twin 14.3in screens, with built-in Google infotainment, and there’s a 437-litre boot.
Available driver assistance systems will include ProPilot Assist with Navi-link, which adjusts the car’s speed to account for bends in the road and changing speed limits, and the e-Pedal one-pedal driving system, which can now be set to adjust automatically based on driving conditions.
Orders for the new Leaf will open this Autumn, with the first deliveries scheduled for Spring 2026.
Full specs and prices are yet to be announced.
