Next-generation Nissan Leaf is about to debut, and electrification plans are accelerating

News on November 16 shows that Nissan is accelerating the process of its electric vehicle transformation plan to gradually phase out fuel vehicles and achieve the 100% electrification goal in Europe by 2030. According to the latest news, Nissan will invest 3 billion pounds (approximately 27.15 billion yuan) in the Sunderland plant to produce three new electric vehicles, including two new electric models and the next-generation Leaf (LEAF). And make major upgrades to them

# According to the editor’s understanding, the next generation Nissan Leaf is expected to be launched at the end of next year. In addition, Nissan also plans to convert two of its best-selling SUV models, the Juke and Qashqai, into pure electric models. Among them, the Qashqai was the best-selling car in the UK last year, while Juke sales have exceeded 1 million. These new electric cars will be based on Nissan's concept cars, with the Qashqai's design likely to be inspired by the Hyper Urban concept car inspired, while the Juke may be inspired by the Hyper Punk concept car.

Nissan Leaf sales in Europe fell 31% to 11,568 as of October this year, according to Dataforce research data vehicle. Meanwhile, Chinese rivals BYD and SAIC MG are growing rapidly. Sources revealed that the new generation of Leaf will be closer to Nissan's first electric SUV model Ariya. This new generation of Leaf will be designed based on the Chill-Out concept car.

The Chill-Out concept car is based on the CMF-EV platform adopted by Nissan Ariya and is equipped with Nissan's e-4ORCE electric four-wheel Drive control system. The new Leaf will undergo a complete redesign and does not seem to intend to inherit the design features of the previous two generations. Its batteries will come from Nissan's battery factory currently under construction, and the energy density of the new generation battery (Gen5) will be higher than the 62% currently used in the Nissan Leaf. The 30% higher kWh battery brings the range to 239 miles (approximately 385 kilometers), which is the same as the Volkswagen ID.3 (343 miles with a 77 kWh battery).

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