Third Generation Nissan Leaf Expected To Debut Next Year

Illustration of the third generation Nissan Leaf. (Photo: Drive)

JAKARTA - The third-generation Nissan Leaf is expected to be launched in 2025, when the brand begins to re-complement its facilities in Sunderland, England to build new electric vehicles.

Citing from the Drive page, Wednesday, May 29, although Nissan has yet to reveal its new Leaf design, the model has been previewed by the Chill Out concept in 2021 and is expected to change from a small traditional Leaf hatchback to a high riding SUV to offset market changes.

Nissan has also begun working on a production line reshuffle to accommodate the installation of large battery packs, and high-voltage components in preparation for the next generation of Leafs, with testing and validation of the line expected to begin in August.

Looking at the above work, it is likely that 2025 will be the right time to launch the third generation electric car.

The Sunderland plant is one of Nissan's most important factories. Founded in the 80s, the plant has produced some of the most popular brand models, such as Bluebird, Micra, Primera, Qashqai, and Leaf. But there are some challenges ahead.

"We can justify the continuation of the operation here, but this is not easy. This is a real challenge," said Senior Vice President for Manufacturing Alan Johnson.

Back to the Australian market, Nissan the country has confirmed that the company currently only has to spend the stock of the second generation Leaf on the local market, and is currently providing discounts or cutting prices for the second generation Leaf.

Meanwhile, Nissan Australia also confirmed that the new or third generation Leaf will most likely debut in 2025.