{"id":5441,"date":"2025-05-14T19:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T19:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/?p=5441"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:56:47","slug":"nissan-turns-a-new-leaf-with-its-next-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/nissan-turns-a-new-leaf-with-its-next-ev\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Turns A New Leaf With Its Next EV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wrewrewqerrr4444wwrqerweq-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>One of our readers spotted two prototypes of the Nissan Leaf during testing.<\/li>\n<li>The EV will morph into a crossover with a sloping roofline and modern LEDs.<\/li>\n<li>It will be offered exclusively in FWD, with a range exceeding 300 miles (482 km).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s been a rough year for Nissan. The company\u2019s in a bit of a financial bind, but that hasn\u2019t stopped them from pushing out new models. Recently, Carscoops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/u-spy\/\">reader<\/a> Peter spotted two camouflaged crossovers in the Czech Republic, which appear to be prototypes of the upcoming Leaf.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The testers were seen earlier this month in Prague, wrapped in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/nissan-scoops\/\">camouflage <\/a>from top to bottom. At first glance, the headlight graphics had us momentarily scratching our heads, but after a closer look, we realized it was just black tape doing its best to confuse us. The round emblem on the covered grille and the futuristic, four-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels were the real clues that tipped us off; it\u2019s a Nissan, and more specifically, the new Leaf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/nissans-new-ev-embraces-its-mini-side\/\">Nissan\u2019s New EV Embraces Its MINI Side<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nissan has already teased the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/all-the-new-nissan-models-coming-by-2027-from-sentra-to-frontier\/\"> exterior design of the new Leaf<\/a>, so it\u2019s easy to confirm the similarities. The electric model has already been spotted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/new-age-nissan-leaf-to-deliver-up-to-300-miles-of-range\/\">spy shots across Europe and the US<\/a>, though it\u2019s been wearing different camouflage patterns each time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nissan-Leaf-Scoop-U-Spy-4.jpeg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Nissan Turns A New Leaf With Its Next EV\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nissan-Leaf-Scoop-U-Spy-4-1024x576.jpeg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/250326-01_All-new-Nissan-LEAF-copy.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Nissan Turns A New Leaf With Its Next EV\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/250326-01_All-new-Nissan-LEAF-copy-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><strong>A Crossover Twist for the Leaf<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The third generation of the Nissan Leaf breaks away from the hatchback silhouette of its predecessors, adopting a crossover body with a sloping roofline. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/japan\/\">Japanese brand<\/a> clearly hopes this shift will make the Leaf more appealing to a wider audience. And if the cabin\u2019s technology is as cutting-edge as expected, this could be a smart move. In fact, our reader managed to snap a photo of the covered dashboard, revealing hints of a digital cockpit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/nissans-job-cuts-surge-to-20000-as-ex-ceo-predicts-collapse\/\">Nissan\u2019s Job Cuts Surge To 20,000 As Ex-CEO Predicts Collapse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new Leaf will sit on Nissan\u2019s AmpR Medium platform, which is just a rebranded version of the CMF-EV architecture already found under the Nissan Ariya, the Renault Megane E-Tech, and the Renault Scenic E-Tech. On top of that, it\u2019s also confirmed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/mitsubishi-confirms-leaf-based-ev-for-the-us-and-foxconn-developed-ev-for-australia\/\">Mitsubishi will get its own version of the Lead in 2026<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What We Know So Far<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The next generation Nissan\u2019s EV will come with a front-mounted electric motor \u2013 sorry, no dual-motor AWD setup here like you get with the slightly larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/Nissan-Ariya\">Ariya<\/a>. It\u2019s expected to offer more than 300 miles (482 km) of range, a significant boost from the current model. Plus, the new Leaf will be the first Nissan to sport a NACS charging port, meaning it will have access to Tesla\u2019s Supercharger network, a move that should keep owners a little less anxious on long road trips.<\/p>\n<p>Nissan has confirmed the Leaf will be available in North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia. But unfortunately, we still don\u2019t have a concrete debut date, though it could very well happen later this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><em>Many thanks to Peter R. for the photos!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of our readers spotted two prototypes of the Nissan Leaf during testing. 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