Leaf Engage+ 52kWh
The all-new, third-generation Leaf — reimagined as a crossover with a 52kWh battery, up to 450km WLTP range, CCS fast charging and Google-based infotainment. Launched in Ireland January 2026, replacing the previous hatchback-generation Leaf (which used CHAdeMO).
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 52 kWh |
| WLTP range | 450 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~355 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.2s |
| Top speed | 144 km/h |
| Torque | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 105 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 437 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Nissan highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€416 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€849 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,284/yr |
🚘 Leaf — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Engage 52kWh Entry |
52kWh · 450km | €34,995€31,495 |
| Leaf Engage+ 52kWh Most Popular |
52kWh · 450km | €36,495€32,995 |
| Leaf Advance 52kWh | 52kWh · 450km | €39,795€36,295 |
| Leaf Evolve 52kWh Top Spec |
52kWh · 450km | €41,295€37,795 |
Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Leaf on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~355km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Leaf right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 437L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI grant) | ⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~8h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~5h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~44min |
| 🚀 105kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~21min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
The Nissan Ariya uses CCS for DC charging — compatible with all Irish rapid networks. The older Leaf uses CHAdeMO for DC, which limits it to ESB ecars older chargers; most Leaf owners rely primarily on home charging and AC public points.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,350 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Boot capacity | 437 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Nissan Leaf Engage+ 52kWh
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the Nissan Leaf Engage+ 52kWh
Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 5885–9865km of free driving a year in the Leaf, more if you're often home during daylight hours.
The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.
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