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ITV News
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- ITV News
Vote of confidence for Sunderland factory as Nissan announce new Leaf car will be built on Wearside
Nissan's new electric Leaf model will be built in Sunderland, the Japanese car manufacturer has announced. Bosses at the car giant said the decision was a "testament to the skill of our world-class team". The third generation model will also run on batteries produced in the city, after the creation of Britain's biggest gigafactory next to the car plant. It will go on sale later this year, with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. The new version of the Leaf is the first model to be launched under Nissan's blueprint for electric vehicle production, engineered at its research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. Alan Johnson, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, said: 'It's with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing to the UK. 'It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design.' James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said: 'Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring – and best of all, it's built here in Britain.' Nissan's new fully electric Micra, designed in London, will go on sale later this year, and the company will launch a smaller city car in 2026.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK
Car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled details of its new Leaf electric vehicle, which is set to be built at its UK factory. The third-generation model will be built at its Sunderland plant by its 6,000-strong team, the Japanese carmaker said. The new Leaf will be able to travel up to 375 miles (604km) on a single charge and will be available for customers to order later this year, Nissan said. It will be powered by batteries from AESC UK, Nissan's battery partner, which is based next to the Wearside factory. The site already also builds the carmaker's Juke and Qashqai models. Alan Johnson, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, said: "It's with immense pride that we unveil the third generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing to the UK. "It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design." James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said: "Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring - and best of all, it's built here in Britain." It is the first model to be launched under the company's blueprint for electric vehicle production, Nissan's EV36Zero project, which aims for sustainability. Earlier this year, £1bn of investment was secured for a second AESC UK electric car battery plant. Additional reporting by PA Media Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Nissan boss says building cars in UK too expensive Nissan to lead investment in UK electric car plant Nissan
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Nissan unveils new Leaf electric car
The third generation model will go on sale later this year, with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. It is the first model to be launched under Nissan's blueprint for electric vehicle production, engineered at its research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. It will be powered by batteries from AESC – Britain's newest gigafactory – which is situated next to the Nissan plant in Sunderland where it will be built. Alan Johnson, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, said: 'It's with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing to the UK. 'It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design.' James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said: 'Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring – and best of all, it's built here in Britain.' Nissan's new fully electric Micra, designed in London, will go on sale later this year, and the company will launch a smaller city car in 2026.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Nissan unveils new Leaf electric car
The third generation model will go on sale later this year, with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. It is the first model to be launched under Nissan's blueprint for electric vehicle production, engineered at its research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. It will be powered by batteries from AESC – Britain's newest gigafactory – which is situated next to the Nissan plant in Sunderland where it will be built. Alan Johnson, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, said: 'It's with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing to the UK. 'It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design.' James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said: 'Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring – and best of all, it's built here in Britain.' Nissan's new fully electric Micra, designed in London, will go on sale later this year, and the company will launch a smaller city car in 2026.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
Nissan unveils new Leaf electric car
The third generation model will go on sale later this year, with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. It is the first model to be launched under Nissan's blueprint for electric vehicle production, engineered at its research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. It will be powered by batteries from AESC – Britain's newest gigafactory – which is situated next to the Nissan plant in Sunderland where it will be built. Alan Johnson, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, said: 'It's with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing to the UK. 'It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design.' James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, said: 'Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring – and best of all, it's built here in Britain.' Nissan's new fully electric Micra, designed in London, will go on sale later this year, and the company will launch a smaller city car in 2026.
