Nissan Leaf

Summary

The third-generation Nissan Leaf is a compact all-electric family car that is set to arrive in the UK later this year. It replaces the electric Leaf hatchback that was removed from sale in 2024.

Set to challenge the sales of compact family-friendly EVs like the Kia EV3 and Volkswagen ID.3, the new Leaf is a very important high-sales model for Nissan. It will soon enter production at the brand’s factory in Sunderland, the manufacturer hoping that the crossover will soon become “a British-built electric car icon.”

Two powertrain options will be available at launch, starting with the 52kWh ‘Standard’ battery option. This entry-level version can reportedly muster up to 270 miles on a single charge. The range-topper is the ‘Extended’ variant, which is powered by a larger 75kWh battery and can handle up to 375 miles without re-charging.

The UK motoring media hasn’t published any reviews on the production model just yet. Keep checking back in coming weeks as we continue to build this page with more information about the Nissan Leaf.

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Key specifications

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Media reviews

This section will soon display the highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media.

The new Nissan Leaf has only recently entered production and the motoring media has only got their hands on prototype versions so far. We will update this page as soon as automotive outlets published scored reviews on production versions of the Leaf.

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of October 2025, the third-generation Nissan Leaf has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of October 2025, the Nissan Leaf has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Leaf is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

No data yet

As of October 2025, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Nissan Leaf. Check back again soon.

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of October 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Nissan Leaf to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Leaf, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Nissan Leaf

Nissan’s new car warranty is lower than average, and worse than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Leaf.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles, which is pretty basic cover. In addition to the standard new car warranty, there’s an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Nissan Leaf

As of October 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Nissan Leaf. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Nissan dealer.

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Awards

Significant UK trophies and awards that the Nissan Leaf has received.

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