Nissan Spain partners with Acciona Energía, Spain to offer free charging for new EV buyers On October 21, Nissan Spain announced its partnership with Acciona Energía, Spain, to give new Nissan EV buyers free charging at Acciona Energía stations across Spain. The offer applies to the Nissan ARIYA, new Micra, and new LEAF models. The promotion runs until September 30, 2026, and includes up to 5,000 kWh of free charging per vehicle i.e., enough f...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

time in five years. The ratio of electrified passenger vehicle sales to total passenger car sales also declined by 0.8 percentage points y/y to 54.5%. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which made up about 90% of electrified vehicle sales, marked a y/y decrease due to reasons such as sluggish sales of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan). On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased for the first time in two years. Tesla, Inc. and BYD Co...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Toyota bZ4X and Nissan Leaf with HV-level driving range and prices launched in Japan; Japan’s EV market going full swing; Honda and Suzuki also entering the market Japanese automakers are starting to place their earnest focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) bZ4X and the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) Leaf feature significantly extended driving ranges of over 700 kilometers as well as lower prices. For many use...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

JMS 2025: Nissan to showcase all-new Elgrand minivan On October 9, Nissan announced to showcase dynamic lineup of innovative vehicles and technologies at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025 from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. All-new Elgrand, powered by Nissan’s latest third-generation e-POWER technology, will make its debut at the show. It is set to arrive in Japan next year. Nissan will display the terrain conquering ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Nissan to recall 19,077 Leaf EVs vehicles in U.S., citing quick charging fire risk On October 2, Nissan announced it is recalling 19,077 electric vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk linked to overheating during quick charging, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The l...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

Electrify America's Plug&Charge available on all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF On September 29, Electrify America announced the expansion of Plug&Charge technology with the addition of Nissan as the latest automaker to offer seamless charging capabilities to its upcoming EVs beginning with the all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf. After the initial set-up through the MyNISSAN app, the vehicle communicates directly with the charger to authenticate, initiate charging a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

. Three finalists will be announced in each category at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and the winners will be announced on January 14, 2026, to open the Detroit Auto Show. 2026 North American Car of the Year Candidates:  Audi A5  Dodge Charger  Honda Prelude  Kia K4 Hatchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Nissan pauses supply of Ariya EV in U.S. for 2026 model year Nissan will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year, a decision that was made as "a result of the dynamic market environment and evolving consumer demand," “Nissan is pausing production of the MY26 Ariya for the U.S. market and reallocating resources to support the launch of the all-new 2026 Leaf,” said Dominick Vizor, Nissan's di...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Nissan announces pricing information for third-generation 2026 Leaf Nissan announced pricing details for the 2026 Nissan Leaf electric compact crossover. Initially, the Nissan Leaf will feature three trim levels in the U.S. at launch in fall 2025 with the Leaf S+, Leaf SV+, and Leaf Platinum+. The Leaf S+ will have an MSRP of USD 29,990, representing the lowest MSRP of a new EV currently on sale in the U.S. The Leaf SV+ will start at USD 34,230, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

e this year. All importers focus on EV sales due to their countries' electrification policies and the expectation that Japan will have more room for market growth. This year, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) will launch new electric passenger vehicle models, while Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) will fully remodel the Leaf. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is also considering improving the product appeal and lo...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Nissan to start joint field testing for autonomous mobility services in Yokohama in November On August 4, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced that it will start joint field testing for autonomous mobility services from November 2025 with BOLDLY Inc. (BOLDLY, SoftBank Corp.’s autonomous driving service subsidiary headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo) and Keikyu Corporation. They will establish a system to conduct field testing using up to 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

NISSAN ENERGY Marketplace announced ahead of U.S. launch of all-new Leaf EV On August 1, Nissan announced it is partnering with Electrum to launch the NISSAN ENERGY Marketplace, a one-stop-shop that helps consumers research, purchase and install home energy solutions such as EV chargers, solar panels and battery storage. This partnership supports Nissan's broader commitment to EV adoption and coincides with the U.S. launch of the all-new 2026 Nis...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Nissan and Kobe City to conduct joint autonomous driving field testing Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced that it will start joint field testing with Kobe City (Hyogo Prefecture) for a mobility service that utilizes autonomous driving technology. Preparatory operations will begin in the Nada-gogou area adjacent to Higashi-nada Ward in October in preparation for the start of field testing in January 2026. Nissan, which has also been conduct...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

r a delay of about two years due to Daihatsu’s certification scandal. With the new EV, all mini commercial EVs made in Japan will be on the market. Suzuki will release the e Vitara, its global strategic EV. The e Vitara will adopt a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery for the first time in Japan. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will fully redesign the Leaf for the first time in eight years. The Leaf, which is currently a 5-door hatch back, will be relea...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Nissan begins production of new Qashqai with e-POWER in Sunderland plant, UK On July 9, Nissan Europe announced that it has begun production of the new Nissan Qashqai C segment SUV with e-POWER at its Sunderland plant, UK. The latest Qashqai, built on Production Line One at the plant, features an updated e-Power system offering best-in-class fuel efficiency at 4.5L per 100km and a potential range of up to 1,200km (WLTP). Additionally, the company...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Nissan to implement early-retirement scheme at U.K. plant Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has revealed that it will seek employees at its Sunderland Plant in the U.K. to take early retirement. It has already begun informing employees of the scheme, with around 250 workers eligible. Nissan said, “The move is aimed at maintaining and strengthening competitiveness.” The Sunderland Plant is Nissan’s only manufacturing base in Europe. According ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Saint-Gobain Sekurit’s Amplisky Perla roof featured on all-new Nissan LEAF Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a Saint-Gobain group company, has supplied its Amplisky Perla roof for the all-new Nissan LEAF, which now features a sleek, aerodynamic dimming panoramic canopy. This PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) roof enables on-demand light control, enhancing the vehicle’s distinctive appearance. It is also equipped with Thermosky, a combination of inf...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Nissan unveils all-new Leaf crossover EV On June 17, Nissan announced that it launched all-new Leaf, reimagined as a compact electric crossover. The third generation model will be assembled at the Tochigi Plant in Japan as well as at the Sunderland plant in England and scheduled to reach retailers in the United States from this autumn, with other regions to follow. It builds upon Nissan’s Timeless Japanese Futurism design language first introdu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Nissan announces fall launch in U.S. for all-new third-gen LEAF On June 17, Nissan unveiled the all-new third-generation 2026 LEAF that electric compact crossover will reach U.S. Nissan dealerships in fall 2025, with other markets to follow. The third-generation LEAF combines a sleek profile with an SUV-like stance, with a refined, minimalist cabin optimized for roominess, comfort and wellbeing. The new LEAF will be assembled for the U.S. and Can...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Nissan releases 2nd video of all-new Nissan Leaf, adopting new 3-in-1 powertrain On June 9, Nissan Motor released its second video series for all-new Leaf electric compact hatchback, revealing enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and quieter, more refined cabin. The all-new LEAF is the first model to adopt Nissan’s all-new, 3-in-1 electric powertrain, combining the motor, inverter, and reduction gear into...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10