HYUNDAI IX35 vs NISSAN LEAF
Both the HYUNDAI IX35 and the NISSAN LEAF are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35s versus 61,961 NISSAN LEAFs still on UK roads. That makes the HYUNDAI IX35 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many NISSAN LEAFs left. Both are falling year on year (HYUNDAI IX35 -3.8%, NISSAN LEAF -1.7%).
Survivors over time
HYUNDAI IX35 NISSAN LEAF
HYUNDAI IX35
Common
52,775
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,091 (-3.8%) yr/yr
Peak 62,889 (2016 Q3)
50,552 licensed · 2,223 SORN
NISSAN LEAF
Common
61,961
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 1,103 (-1.7%) yr/yr
Peak 63,490 (2024 Q4)
59,943 licensed · 2,018 SORN
Head to head
| HYUNDAI IX35 | NISSAN LEAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 52,775 | 61,961 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 50,552 | 59,943 |
| SORN (off-road) | 2,223 | 2,018 |
| Peak | 62,889 (2016 Q3) | 63,490 (2024 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,091 (-3.8%) yr/yr | ▼ 1,103 (-1.7%) yr/yr |
HYUNDAI IX35 vs NISSAN LEAF — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the HYUNDAI IX35 or the NISSAN LEAF?
The HYUNDAI IX35 is rarer: 52,775 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 61,961 of the NISSAN LEAF.
How many HYUNDAI IX35 are left compared to the NISSAN LEAF?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35 and 61,961 NISSAN LEAF still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.