LEAF is the Car
of the Year
Discover why the All-New Nissan LEAF has become one of the most celebrated electric vehicles of 2026.
LEAF is the Car
of the Year
Discover why the All-New Nissan LEAF has become one of the most celebrated electric vehicles of 2026.
LEAF is the Car
of the Year
Discover why the All-New Nissan LEAF has become one of the most celebrated electric vehicles of 2026.
Award After Award:
The multi-award winning Nissan LEAF's industry recognition and accolades.
Building on three generations of award-winning success, the All-New Nissan LEAF is named Auto Express Car of the Year 2026, Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2026 and Small Company Car of the Year 2026.
Auto Express Car of the Year 2026
THE INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST ENDORSEMENT
Every year, Auto Express recognises the vehicle that best meets the needs of modern drivers.
For 2026, that honour belongs to the All-New Nissan LEAF. The award celebrates a vehicle that delivers the strongest combination of technology, design, efficiency, practicality and value. In a rapidly growing EV market, the LEAF stood out for making electric driving more accessible without compromise.
News UK – The Sun's Car of the Year 2025
WINNING OVER BRITAIN'S BIGGEST AUDIENCE
The Sun Car of the Year award is the top automotive accolade awarded by The Sun's motoring editorial team. It recognises the vehicle they believe is the best new car available to UK buyers, considering factors such as value, innovation, desirability, practicality, technology and overall consumer appeal.
More industry recognition
Women's Worldwide
Car of the Year – 2026
World's Best Compact Car
Women's Worldwide
Car of the Year – 2026
Supreme Winner
Car of the Year, Small Company
Car of the Year and Affordable Electric Car of the Year
Autotrader – 2026
Editor's Choice Award
Company Car and Van – Car
to Watch 2026
World Car of the Year
2026 – Top 3 / Runner-Up