The current Nissan Leaf is a five-seat electric hatchback offering up to 386 miles of WLTP range, a 437-litre boot and a strong list of standard safety kit. This page explains who it suits and how to choose between the Engage, Advance, Engage+ and Evolve trims.
The Nissan Leaf is a five-seat electric hatchback, and the nameplate that made everyday electric motoring normal in the UK. The current Leaf is the third generation, on sale in this form since 2025, with a WLTP range of up to 386 miles.
It sits in Nissan's line-up as the family-sized electric hatchback beneath the brand's larger electric SUVs. At 4.35 metres long with a 437-litre boot, it's aimed at drivers who want one car that handles the school run, the commute and the occasional long motorway trip.
The choice is simple: one body, one electric powertrain offered with a battery from 52 kWh to 75 kWh, and four trims - Engage, Advance, Engage+ and Evolve.
Nissan Leaf key facts
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Electric (175–215 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 437 litres, 1,052 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | up to 386 miles |
| Braked towing | 975 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The Leaf is a comfort-first electric family car rather than a sporty one. Reviewers consistently praise its efficiency, while noting rear headroom is tight under the sloping roof.
That heritage matters: the original Leaf was the first mass-market electric car, and Nissan has been building them in Britain for well over a decade. The current car is a complete rethink, with an official range of up to 386 miles from the larger battery and quoted efficiency of 4.2 to 4.5 miles per kWh.
Practicality is decent without leading the class. Five seats, a 437-litre boot with the rear seats up and 1,052 litres folded, and a three-year or 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty, with the battery covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.
Because every Leaf arrives well equipped, so you aren't paying to add the basics. Adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster and dual-zone climate control are standard across the range.
Safety kit is standard too: autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors and LED headlights on every version.
For leasing customers, the practical questions are usually charging and contract length. The best version takes 10-80% in 35 minutes on a 150 kW rapid charger, and 20-80% in six hours on an 11 kW home or workplace supply, so a driveway charger changes the sums considerably. Servicing falls every 12 months or 18,000 miles, and insurance groups run from 27 to 31. Our electric car guide covers the jargon if this is your first EV.
There's one powertrain across the range: fully electric, automatic and front-wheel drive. What varies is battery size and power, which is what decides how far you go between charges.
Battery capacity runs from 52 kWh to 75 kWh, power from 175 bhp to 215 bhp, and WLTP range up to 386 miles on the longest-legged version. It's an automatic, so there's no gearchange and no petrol station - you charge at home, at work or on the public network. Top speed is 100 mph and 0-62 mph takes 7.6 seconds. If you regularly cover long motorway distances, the larger battery is the one to look at; if most of your week is local and you can charge at home, the smaller battery does the job. Our guide to charging an electric car is worth a read before you order.
| Electric | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 437 litres |
| Power | 175–215 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery | 52–75 kWh |
| 0–62 mph | 7.6 s |
| Braked towing | 975 kg |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 361–386 miles |
Four trims, and the differences are mostly about lighting, roof, seat materials and how powerful the entry version of that trim is - not about safety kit, which is the same throughout.
The Engage starts the range at 175 bhp and covers the essentials properly: 18-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, LED headlights, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a multifunctional synthetic leather steering wheel and the intelligent around view monitor with its 360-degree 3D view. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a heat pump are available as options. Deals on this trim come and go, so ask our team what's live.
The Advance gets 18-inch Diamond Cut alloys, part leather upholstery and adaptive LED headlights with glare-free high beam. It also adds the dimming panoramic roof, a head-up display, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless phone charging, a power tailgate, a heat pump, privacy glass, ambient lighting, roof rails and power-folding mirrors. The Advance is currently available from £274.81 a month.
The Engage+ is the cloth-trimmed route to the more powerful 215 bhp version, on 18-inch Diamond Cut alloys, with LED headlights, automatic high beam and white ambient lighting across the dashboard. It's a sensible pick if you want the bigger battery and simpler materials. Availability on this trim changes, so speak to us.
The Evolve tops the range with 19-inch alloys, artificial leather upholstery and massaging, electrically adjustable front seats. It adds adaptive LED headlights with glare-free high beam, the dimming panoramic roof, power tailgate, rear privacy glass, roof rails, a head-up display and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front doors. The Evolve is currently available from £347.51 a month.
If you're weighing up alternatives, the CUPRA Born and the smaller CUPRA Raval are worth a look, as are the BYD Dolphin and the Renault Megane E-Tech. You'll find the wider range on our Nissan leasing page.
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BYD DolphinSpecifications from Nissan's UK vehicle data; equipment, battery size and range vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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