Nissan says that the new model has been reinvented to offer greater range, dynamic design, advanced driver assistance technologies and enhanced connectivity.
The 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 £420 million, the introduction of the new Nissan LEAF has been supported by a further £36 million investment in Nissan Sunderland Plant, supporting more than 2,000 jobs at Nissan and in the UK supply chain.
Explains Nissan Europe divisional vice president for manufacturing Kevin Fitzpatrick: “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.”
In addition to the new LEAF, Nissan Sunderland Plant also manufactures the Qashqai and Juke and the Infiniti brand’s Q30 and QX30 models.
