Nissan Goes Electric Mad

The biggest headline of them all? The Leaf. But not the one you remember as a humble eco-hatchback buzzing quietly past cafés and cyclists. No, this time it’s a full-blown SUV. The third generation of the iconic Leaf will be manufactured in Sunderland, England — now rechristened as Nissan’s electric heartland. Built on the same CMF-EV platform as the larger Ariya, the new Leaf promises to be more than just a name – it’s a statement. A very aerodynamic, electrified statement.

But Nissan isn't stopping there. They’re resurrecting the Micra, too – only now it hums instead of roars. The new electric Micra, designed in the creative furnace of Nissan Design Europe in London, shares its DNA with the Renault R5 and comes with a choice of two battery packs: 40 or 52 kWh. That translates to a driving range of over 400 kilometres. Yes, you read that right. The little city car that once barely made it to the corner shop can now cross countries.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get more surreal, here comes the Juke. Yes, that Juke – the one that looked like it was sketched after a particularly wild night out. It’s returning, this time fully electric and inspired by something called the Hyper Punk concept. If that name doesn’t sound like a futuristic DJ or a Blade Runner spin-off, nothing does.

To round off this electrified feast, we have the Qashqai, now equipped with Nissan’s next-generation e-POWER system. Here’s the twist: it’s got a petrol engine that doesn’t even drive the wheels. Instead, it works as a generator to feed the electric motor. Nissan swears it’s quieter, smoother, and drives just like a pure EV – without ever needing to plug in. A wizard’s trick, or just clever engineering? Time will tell.

And the most shocking part? All of this happens before 2026. We’re not just entering an electric age – we’re in the middle of a full-blown battery-powered revolution. The Micra now speaks in kilowatts. The Leaf is no longer a gentle eco-lettuce, but a muscular crossover-broccoli.