Available from today (1 July), the new trim sits between the Acenta and range-topping Tekna model and brings is equipped with 17-inch wheels finished with blue accents plus a 6.6kW on-board charger as standard, along with a Mode-3 32amp (EVSE) cable. Previously available only as an option, the 6.6kW charger allows owners to perform a 0-100% charge in just four hours.

The new model is priced at £29,740 – £1,150 more than the standard Acenta – falling to £24,740 with the Government’s Plug-in Car Grant applied.

James Wright, managing director, Nissan Motor GB, said: “We’re delighted to add a new member to the LEAF family in the UK. More than 9,500 LEAFs have already been sold here and Nissan is the undisputed leader in the EV market. This new model delivers exceptional value and showcases the LEAF’s incredible technology and engineering.”