Author: Finley Vile | Reading Time: 5 minutes | Published 23/07/2025

Author: Finley Vile
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Published 23/07/2025

From facelifts to brand new cars, what have Nissan been up to?

With the 2030 petrol and diesel ban creeping closer, car manufacturers have been busy shaking up their lineups to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

And Nissan are no exception.

The Japanese giant has some much-loved cars in their stable, and they've recently given a few of them a proper facelift – and going fully electric in the process.

In this blog, we'll dive into their latest and greatest releases, and tell you exactly what we think of them.

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf

The brand-new Nissan Leaf (2025)

The Nissan Leaf has been quietly revolutionising electric driving for years, and now it's back with its biggest update yet.

"Forget the Leaf that you currently know, this is a complete re-invention as the Leaf is re-born as a coupe/SUV hybrid. Massive range, great specification and one hell of a face lift (and butt lift) make this one of the soon-to-be best-looking cars on the road. And the Leaf specifically is as British as it gets. The car is assembled in the Sunderland factory, and even the battery is made in Britain."
— Matt Woodward, Operations Director at Carparison

What's new?

The new Leaf boasts up to 375 WLTP Comb miles on a single charge, with a 75kWh battery capacity. Charging from 20-80% takes as little as 30 minutes, and it delivers 4.38 miles per kWh efficiency.

What's more, Nissan back their battery with an 8-year battery state of health warranty, giving you proper peace of mind for the long haul.

Design that works

Nissan have shaped it like a teardrop to reduce air resistance, while those 3D rear lamps bend around for a futuristic look. You get six colour options and a dimming panoramic roof for a premium cabin experience.

Inside, a flat floor creates clean lines and a spacious cabin atmosphere. Two 14.3" screens provide access to all your apps, with Google built-in and over 70 apps available from Google Play.

There's also wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus smart storage and a 437L boot.

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf

Tech that helps

The in-car route planner by Google Maps schedules ideal charging stops along your route, while Google Assistant lets you keep your eyes on the road. The Nissan Charge app gives you access to 900,000+ charging points across Europe.

You can charge at home overnight in as little as 7 hours, and schedule your charging at off-peak times to save money. With V2L (Vehicle-to-load), you can power appliances up to 3.6kW using your EV's battery.

The ProPILOT with Navi Link system eases your workload by letting your Leaf speed up, slow down, stop and restart all at the pace of traffic. 

It even connects to your route planner to anticipate curves and roundabouts.

Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra

Safety first

The 3D Around View Monitor provides a 3D recreation of your surroundings on your screen to help with parking, while Blind Spot Warning sends an audio alert if it detects a car in your blind spot.

For added security, you can turn on stolen vehicle tracking, and remotely lock, unlock, warm up or cool down your Leaf using the app.

Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra

The brand-new Nissan Micra (2025)

The Micra is back, and it's been "reborn with an even bigger attitude."

"The new Micra is a super compact hot EV, that will defintely appeal to a trendy crowd and push the fantastic Renault 5 all the way when you consider styling, trim and specification."
— Matt Woodward

Personality plus

The headlights wink at you to welcome you aboard as you approach, while sculpted lines and a wide stance enhance its bold attitude. The distinctive profile is reinforced by 18-inch alloy wheels, and you get six colour options.

Inside, you can choose between 48 lighting colours, with multisense modes that adapt to your vibe. 

The 9-speaker premium Harman Kardon sound system delivers immersive sound, and there are three sleek interior options upholstered in fabrics and synthetic leather.

Practical design

Five doors, five seats, and 326 litres of luggage capacity. 

You get two range options: standard range up to 198 miles (WLTP Comb) or extended range up to 260 WLTP Comb miles.

Charging is quick: 15 minutes can recover up to 109 WLTP Comb miles with a fast charger, or 15-80% in 30 minutes with a fast charger.

The V2L technology means the battery can charge laptops, e-bikes, and camping gear.

Tech features

NissanConnect with Google built-in includes in-car route planner, Google Assistant, and Google Play. There's also Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with wireless smartphone connection.

While you're charging, you can catch up on TV, films, and games to transform your charging stop into a relaxing break.

A British icon, electrified

The Micra has been a British icon for over 40 years, and now it's back with even more fun built in.

The ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link system uses real-time data to help you keep to the right speed and lane position, while e-Pedal technology lets you enjoy one-pedal driving.

Safety systems include lane departure warnings and emergency braking to help you slow down earlier when there's a risk of collision.

What's in the pipeline for Nissan?

The Juke goes electric (2026)

The new Juke EV will enter production in the UK in 2026 as Nissan's rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV3. 

It'll be closely linked to the current ICE Juke but takes some influence from the Hyper Punk concept.

Nissan are aiming for the Juke EV to cost around the same as the current ICE Juke, which starts at around £21,000. The Juke EV will use the CMF-EV platform and could potentially offer a maximum range in excess of 372 miles (WLTP Comb).

Qashqai's electric future

The fourth-generation Qashqai will go fully electric for the first time, with all engineering and manufacturing carried out at Nissan's Sunderland plant. It'll use the same technology as the current Renault Megane and Scenic.

The new Qashqai should take some visual inspiration from Nissan's Hyper Urban concept, featuring bold, angular styling in a more road-friendly fashion.

Nissan have confirmed they'll aim for the electric version to be priced the same as the current car, meaning the range should kick off at less than £30,000. For reference, the similarly-sized Renault Scenic delivers up to 379 miles (WLTP Comb) in Long Range guise, so the Qashqai could benefit from similar range.

The new electric Qashqai could arrive as early as 2027, though production has been delayed due to uncertainties surrounding global EV uptake. 

It's possible the electric Qashqai may be sold alongside the e-Power hybrid version initially.

The verdict

Nissan have built quite the range over the years. With their current lineup including:

Nissan have built a solid foundation. Now, with these refreshed Leaf and Micra models, plus the upcoming Juke and Qashqai EVs, they're clearly taking the transition to electric seriously, focusing on their most popular models while keeping them affordable and British-made.

From the tech-packed Leaf to the characterful Micra, they're proving that going electric doesn't mean sacrificing personality or practicality.

With the Juke and Qashqai EVs on the horizon, Nissan look set to have a strong electric lineup ready for the 2030 deadline.

If you're considering making the switch to electric, Nissan's latest offerings are definitely worth a closer look.

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Finley Vile

Finley Vile

Finley is one of our Digital Marketing Executives. She brings her keen eye for detail and wit to our blog to keep you entertained, informed, and up-to-date with the latest and greatest car news.