Nissan Leaf goes on sale priced from £32,249

Nissan has confirmed that its all-new Leaf will be priced from under £33,000 after qualifying for the full electric car grant.

The Sunderland-built Leaf is only the fourth model to be given the full £3,750 government discount, which brings the starting price of the Engage trim to £32,249.

Sales of the new Nissan Leaf will open in December, with first customer deliveries expected in February 2026.

The new rival to everything from the Volkswagen ID.3 to the Renault Scenic will arrive in four trim levels and with one powertrain.

Every model is powered by a 215bhp motor and features a 75kWh battery that returns up to 386 miles of range. An entry-level model using a 174bhp motor and 52kWh battery with up to 271 miles of range will go on sale later in 2026. Pricing for that will be announced at a later date but could well drop below £30,000.

For now, buyers have a choice of Engage, Engage+, Advance or Evolve specifications starting at £32,249.

Engage versions get 18-inch alloy wheels, twin 12.3-inch displays, a heat pump and Propilot driver assistance as standard. The Engage+ costs £33,149 and adds heated seats and steering wheel, wireless phone charging, and upgrades the screens to 14.3-inch units running the full Google Automotive suite.

Advance is an extra £1,100 and brings part-aux-leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, head-up display and tinted rear glass along with upgraded rear lights.

At the top of the tree, Evolve costs from £36,249 and adds a Bose nine-speaker sound system, electrically adjustable seats with full artificial leather upholstery and a massage function for the driver, vehicle-to-load capability and keyless entry and start.

James Taylor, Nissan GB managing director, said: ”We’re absolutely delighted to be able to confirm LEAF’s pricing at £32,249 including the electric car grant, which will deliver an accessible route to EV ownership for our customers.

“This is fantastic news for people looking to switch to fully electric motoring as they now have the reassurance that comes from a car with up to 386-miles of range, all the tech they could want and the real-world benefits that come from Nissan’s 15 years of EV expertise. Best of all, it’s proudly built right here in the UK.”

The fact that the Leaf is built in the UK is believed to have helped it secure the full band 1 ECG, with eligibility largely based on the sustainability of a car’s production. It joins the Ford Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier on the list along with the Citroen E-C5 Aircross.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “Nissan helped pioneer early EV ownership through the original Leaf, so it is great to see them join our drive to make going electric cheaper and more accessible for families.

“Alongside saving drivers thousands this news is also a big boost for manufacturing in the North East – supporting thousands of jobs in the region whilst backing the industry to grow.”