The All-New Nissan LEAF has been named the winner of the prestigious Editor's Choice Award at the 2026 Autotrader Drivers' Choice Awards.
The Editor's Choice Award recognises the vehicle that has impressed Autotrader's editorial team more than any other model tested during the past year, highlighting the All-New Nissan LEAF's standout combination of electric driving performance, innovative technology and sustainability credentials.
Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Autotrader, the UK's largest automotive marketplace, said:
"The Nissan LEAF has been at the forefront of the electric revolution for more than a decade. It is quite simply a legend, and this latest version blends comfort, range and technology into a stylish package while also boasting massive sustainability credentials.
We love the satisfying handling, smart interior design and curved touchscreen. Best of all, the new LEAF is assembled in Sunderland with 20 per cent renewable energy and the rest offset. It not only supports the British economy, but shrinks its carbon footprint further, making it one of the greenest cars you can buy in the UK. A legend indeed."
James Taylor, Managing Director of Nissan Motor GB, said:
"Thank you to Autotrader for this significant recognition. It marks another milestone for the All-New Nissan LEAF and underlines its importance within today's electric vehicle market. As our latest 100% electric vehicle, LEAF combines Nissan's most advanced design, technology and engineering. As the world's first third-generation EV, it builds on the pioneering legacy of LEAF as the original mass-market electric car."
"There is real momentum across our dealer network and among customers as excitement grows for the arrival of the new LEAF. The level of interest has been exceptional, and we are excited to see the car on roads across Britain very soon."
Since its launch in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 700,000 units worldwide. Like previous generations, the new third-generation LEAF is built in the UK at Nissan's Sunderland plant. The latest model marks the beginning of a new chapter for Nissan's iconic electric vehicle, having been redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up to meet the needs of modern EV drivers while remaining true to its innovative heritage.
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