The all-new Nissan LEAF has been named 2026 Car of the Year by Auto Express, and it did not stop there. Picking up three awards in total, the Nissan Leaf is one of the most decorated new cars of the year. For families and eco switchers who want long range without a premium price, it is well worth a closer look.
A triple award win
The new LEAF swept three categories at the 2026 Auto Express New Car Awards:
- Car of the Year, judged against every rival on sale, electric, petrol, and diesel alike, so this is a genuinely class-leading car rather than just a strong EV.
- Small Company Car of the Year, so it makes a compelling case for business and fleet drivers looking to cut running costs.
- Affordable Electric Car of the Year, so it delivers proper long-range electric motoring at a price that undercuts much of the market.
Three wins from one car is rare, and it tells you the judges rated the LEAF on the fundamentals that matter to real buyers.
Why the judges rated it so highly
Up to 386 miles of range (WLTP), so most drivers can cover a week of commuting, or a long motorway run, between charges.
Pricing from £28,849, so genuine long-range electric motoring is now within reach of far more buyers.
A composed, comfortable ride with tidy handling, so it feels settled and easy to live with on everything from town streets to the motorway.
It is the combination that stands out. Plenty of EVs do one of these things well. The LEAF does all three at a price that makes sense.
Designed and built in Britain
The new LEAF is engineered and built at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, which has now produced three generations of the model. That means buyers get a homegrown car backed by more than 15 years of Nissan electric expertise. With the reassurance that comes with a car developed and assembled here in the UK.
Clever tech and a battery to suit you
Google built-in, so navigation, apps, and voice control are baked straight into the car’s screen, no phone required.
Vehicle-to-Load and vehicle-to-grid capability, so the battery can power external devices or feed energy back, adding real everyday usefulness.
A choice of 52kWh or 75kWh battery packs, so you can pick the range that fits your driving rather than paying for more than you need.
Buy your new LEAF with confidence at Stoneacre
As an officially approved Nissan dealer, Stoneacre gives you:
- the full manufacturer’s warranty
- manufacturer-trained technicians
- Genuine parts, and the
- latest official offers.
So you get peace of mind from day one.
There is flexibility on how you pay for it, too. PCP keeps monthly payments low, with the option to buy, return, or upgrade every few years. You can also trade in your current car with a free, no-obligation part-exchange valuation to put towards the new one.
Book your test drive
The all-new Nissan LEAF is now available across all Stoneacre dealerships. The best way to see why it swept the board at the 2026 Auto Express Awards is to get behind the wheel. Browse all of our Nissan Leaf models and book a test drive at your local Stoneacre dealership today.
