Nissan Leaf SUV

160kW Engage+ 75kWh 5dr Auto [2026]

Being first with an idea doesn’t necessarily make you the best. Along come the competitors, feeding on your initiative, and then one-by-one, the rival models steal the spotlight. That was the case when the first-generation Nissan Leaf was launched back in 2010/11 as the world’s first affordable EV. It was a ground-breaking car, but over time, others have dominated the headlines.

Fast forward to 2025 and, with in excess of 700,000 global sales under its belt, we now have the all-new third generation Leaf and this is the model that, in our opinion, really raises the bar.

Built and tuned in the UK for European roads, and sitting on the same platform as the Nissan Ariya, it features state-of-the-art technology, with a more crossover styling that’s guaranteed to turn heads. There’s extra space for passengers, and most importantly, increased range.

Customers can choose from trims called Engage, Engage+, Advance and Evolve and there are two battery sizes - a 52kWh unit capable of delivering up to 271 miles and a larger 75kWh option with a 386-mile range.

We opted for the high-end Nissan Leaf Evolve with the larger battery for an extensive test drive through the Danish countryside.