- Nissan GB announces pricing for All-New LEAF 52kWh from £28,849 including government grant
- Full UK Electric Car Grant of £3,750 confirmed for British-built 52kWh Nissan LEAF
- New 52kWh LEAF available to order from 1st July
- Right-hand drive LEAF production has begun at Nissan’s Sunderland plant
London, UK – Nissan announces today that a new 52kWh battery option is available to order for the British-built, all-electric LEAF, following the introduction of the 75kWh version earlier this year. The new variant also qualifies for the UK Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.
With a range of up to 280 miles (WLTP) on a single charge, the 52kWh LEAF starts from £28,849, including the grant. This new battery option will be available on Engage and Advance grades and offers a highly competitive entry point to the LEAF line-up, standing out as one of the most efficient EVs in the UK, with one of the highest miles-per-kWh ratios available.
Aditya Moorthy, Product Manager at NMGB, said: “We are excited to introduce the new 52kWh battery option on the All-New Nissan LEAF, offering up to 280 miles of range (WLTP) and starting at an attractive £28,849 with the Electric Car Grant. Designed for everyday driving, it combines confident electric performance with the comfort, technology and practicality customers expect from LEAF.”
Right-hand-drive LEAF production has now begun at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, and cars will arrive at dealerships later this summer.
About Nissan LEAF
The All-New LEAF is one of the best value electric cars on the market, offering fantastic range-per-pound in both 52kWh and 75kWh configurations – the latter offering up to 387-miles (WLTP) on a charge. The model is available in four grades, Engage, Engage+, Advance and Evolve, giving customers a wide range of price-points and features to choose from, including infotainment with advanced Google Built-in technology, a dimming panoramic roof with LEAF detailing, and innovative 3D taillights
Since its debut in 2010 as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF has sold close to 700,000 units worldwide, with owners driving more than 18 billion electric miles. It’s the first EV in the UK to be in its third generation, and the latest LEAF builds on its predecessors’ legacy; having been re-fully designed and re-engineered to meet the needs of modern EV customers, while remaining true to its innovative roots.
Proudly built in Britain at Nissan’s world-class manufacturing facility in Sunderland, the LEAF delivers a sharp new look – and as Nissan’s most aerodynamic production car to date, it also offers excellent energy efficiency, as well as fast charging speeds and a suite of technologies designed to make driving easier and EV ownership more rewarding.
LEAF is proud to have been recognised by the industry with a host of awards, including:
- Auto Express – 2026 Car of the Year
- News UK – The Sun’s Car of the Year
- Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year – 2026 Supreme Winner
- Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year – 2026 World’s Best Compact Car
- World Car of the Year 2026 – Top 3 / Runner-Up
- Autotrader – 2026 Editor’s Choice Award
- Auto Express – Small Company Car of the Year
- Auto Express – Affordable Electric Car of the Year
- Company Car and Van – Car to Watch 2026
52kWh LEAF is available in the following grades:
| 52kWh Engage |
52kWh Advance (in addition to Engage) |
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From £28,849 (including Electric Car Grant) |
From £30,849 (including Electric Car Grant) |
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Nissan LEAF Full Pricing Table |
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Battery Size |
Trim Level |
OTR Price including ECG |
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Engage |
£28,849 |
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Advance |
£30,849 |
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75kWh |
Engage |
£32,249 |
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Engage + |
£33,149 |
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Advance |
£34,249 |
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Evolve |
£36,249 |
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About Nissan in the UK
Designed. Built. Loved. By Britain: Nissan employs around 7,000 people across the UK, including at its design centre in Paddington, London, and its R&D engineering centre in Cranfield, while Sunderland is home to the UK's biggest single car plant, which builds two of the nation's best-selling cars – the Juke and Qashqai.
These models were recently joined by the All-New 100% electric MICRA, designed by the team in Paddington, as well as the European version of the new LEAF, which is now in production in Sunderland alongside the Qashqai and Juke as part of Nissan's EV36Zero project.
EV36Zero is Nissan's vision for the future of sustainable manufacturing: a blueprint that will transform Sunderland Plant into a flagship EV hub, bringing together electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery production. This is part of Nissan's goal to become a truly sustainable company and usher in a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.
Press Contacts:
Nic Shaw
Media Communications Manager
M: (+44) 07785 609956 / E: nic.shaw@nissan.co.uk
Tamara Better
Corporate & Product Communications Manager
M: (+44) 07580 999016 / E: tamara.better@nissan.co.uk