Nissan reveals the all-electric JUKE, and it'll be built in Britain
Nissan has officially revealed the third-generation JUKE, and for the first time in the model's history, it's fully electric.
Unveiled at Nissan's Vision event in Japan, the new JUKE is built on the CMF-EV platform, the same underpinning that supports a growing number of EVs across the Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi Alliance. It marks a significant moment for a nameplate that's sold 1.5 million cars across Europe since it launched back in 2010 and more or less invented the quirky compact crossover segment we now take for granted. The original JUKE was divisive when it arrived, all bulging wheel arches and unconventional proportions, but buyers came around quickly. It became one of Nissan's best-loved models in the region, and this third generation clearly isn't looking to abandon what made it popular.
What makes this particularly interesting from a UK perspective is where it's being made. The electric JUKE will roll off the line at Nissan's Sunderland plant, the same site that's been building the LEAF since 2013. Trial production is set to begin in the coming weeks, with a full market launch planned for spring 2027. Sunderland has long been central to Nissan's European operations, and this announcement reinforces that the plant isn't just being maintained but actively invested in. The wider manufacturing and engineering network across the UK, Spain and Germany also plays a role in development, so there's a genuine European footprint behind this car, not just a badge job.
The new model will support Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, joining the third-generation LEAF in allowing drivers to feed energy back to the grid from their car's battery. It's a feature that's becoming increasingly relevant as more households look to pair EVs with solar panels or smart energy tariffs, and it adds a layer of practicality that goes beyond the daily commute. The fact that Nissan is rolling this out across multiple models rather than keeping it as a flagship-only feature suggests they're serious about it as a mainstream selling point rather than a headline-grabbing add-on.
The electric JUKE joins what is now a fairly substantial Nissan EV line-up in Europe, sitting alongside the new Micra EV, the Ariya, the Townstar van, and the upcoming third-generation Nissan LEAF. Nissan has also confirmed an A-segment EV is in the pipeline, so the range is clearly still growing. For those not quite ready to go fully electric, the hybrid JUKE and Qashqai e-POWER will continue to sit alongside the EV models. It's a sensible, no-pressure approach to electrification, and one that should give buyers genuine options at different stages of their EV journey rather than forcing a decision they're not ready to make.
Full specs, range and pricing are still to be confirmed, but we'll bring you the details as they're announced ahead of the 2027 launch.
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