From Sunderland to the streets – how Nissan crafts the third-generation LEAF

Ever wondered what it takes to build an electric car that’s shaping the future of mobility? Step inside Nissan’s Sunderland Plant and discover the passion, dedication and innovation behind the all-new LEAF – built in Europe, by people who take pride in every detail.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Adam Pennick (Vice President, Manufacturing – UK), Dominic Wells (Production Engineering Manager), and Andy Marsh (Vice President, Production Engineering, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Strategy & Planning – Europe and Africa), plus insights from Nissan Sunderland’s skilled team, this video takes you behind the scenes to see how expertise, collaboration and innovative technology come together.

Every new LEAF rolling off the line reflects Nissan’s dedication to quality, sustainability and innovation. From advanced automation and quality assurance systems to the expertise of Sunderland’s highly trained workforce, the result is an EV built to meet Europe’s expectations for performance, reliability and sustainability.

Precision and agility

Manufactured at Nissan’s state-of-the-art facility in Sunderland, the all-new LEAF marks the start of a new chapter in EV manufacturing – powered by up to 20% renewable electricity as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero initiative. This blueprint for sustainable production underscores Nissan’s commitment to decarbonisation, green skills, and localised supply chains – shaping a cleaner, more resilient future for mobility.

At the heart of new LEAF’s production is Nissan’s CMF-EV platform (Common Modular Family for EV) – a flexible, efficient architecture that enables Nissan to build diverse EV models on a shared foundation. This platform delivers manufacturing precision and agility throughout the production process.

As part of Nissan’s global EV strategy, production of the all-new LEAF at Sunderland reaffirms the company’s long-term investment in electrification and its role in accelerating the shift to cleaner transport, delivering vehicles that embody both innovation and environmental responsibility.

Watch the full video below to see how Nissan’s Sunderland team is driving the next chapter in electric mobility.

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