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Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK

Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK

Summary

Nissan has announced its new Leaf electric car, which will be built in Sunderland, UK. The car will have a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge and use batteries made nearby. It will be available for order later this year and is part of Nissan's new plan for electric vehicle production.

Key Facts

  • Nissan revealed the new Leaf electric car model.
  • The car will be manufactured in Sunderland, UK, by a team of 6,000 workers.
  • The new Leaf can travel up to 375 miles on a single charge.
  • The car will be available to order later this year.
  • Batteries for the Leaf will come from AESC UK's facility, next to Nissan's plant.
  • Sunderland's factory also produces Juke and Qashqai models.
  • The Leaf is the first model under Nissan's EV36Zero project, focusing on sustainability.
  • A second electric car battery plant is being developed with a £1 billion investment.
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