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NISSAN LEAF Common
As of 2026 Q1, 61,961 NISSAN LEAFs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 63,490 in 2024 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,529 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 61,961 on the road.
Rarer than 6% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the LEAF
The Nissan Leaf (Japanese: 日産・リーフ, Hepburn: Nissan Rīfu; stylized as LEAF) is a battery electric car produced by Nissan since 2010. It was offered exclusively as a 5-door hatchback which since then has become a crossover SUV model. The term "LEAF" serves as a backronym to leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car. The Leaf was unveiled on 1 August 2009 as the world's first mass market electric and zero-emission vehicle. Among other awards and recognition, it received the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 2011 World Car of the Year, and the 2011–2012...
NISSAN LEAF — questions & answers
How many NISSAN LEAF are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 61,961 NISSAN LEAF were still registered in the UK — 59,943 licensed and on the road, plus 2,018 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NISSAN LEAF rare?
The NISSAN LEAF is common, with 61,961 still on the road, making it rarer than 6% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the NISSAN LEAF increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NISSAN LEAF on UK roads fell by 1,103 (1.7%).
What fuel do most NISSAN LEAF use?
Most NISSAN LEAF run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the NISSAN LEAF peak?
The NISSAN LEAF peaked at 63,490 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.