All-new Nissan Juke goes fully electric

The Nissan Juke has long been one of the UK’s most recognisable small crossovers. With its unique styling, it’s a car that never attempted to blend in, never apologised for being different, and never struggled for popularity because of it. Now, 14 years after the original rewrote the rulebook, Nissan has revealed the first-ever fully electric Juke, marking a major step in its European electrification strategy and giving the brand another mainstream EV contender.

Unveiled at Nissan’s Vision event in Japan, the third-generation Juke is described as a “bold evolution” of the original. The styling remains unmistakably Juke but this time the attitude is backed up by a fully electric powertrain.

At least, it will be when it launches early next year. All we know at the moment is what Nissan has chosen to reveal, and that isn’t very much at this stage of proceedings. This is very much a note for the future to those of you whose lease is due to expire in the next 12 months or so.

Nissan is positioning the new Juke EV as part of a much broader electrification push. It joins the new Micra, the third-generation Leaf, the Ariya crossover, and the Townstar LCV, with another A-segment EV still to be revealed. It’s built on the CMF-EV platform, the same architecture underpinning Nissan’s next wave of European EVs, and production will take place right here in the UK.

That will make the all-electric Juke a British-built EV designed specifically for European roads and European tastes, and Nissan is highlighting its UK production as a big part of the story.

The Juke EV will be built in Sunderland, reinforcing the plant’s important role within Nissan’s global EV strategy. With the Leaf already rolling off the same lines and trial production of the new Juke beginning soon, the site remains a cornerstone of Nissan’s European manufacturing footprint. Combined with design and engineering teams across the UK, Spain and Germany, it’s a reminder that Nissan’s European EVs are genuinely developed “in Europe, for Europe”.

Crucially, the Juke EV will also support Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology — something Nissan has championed for years — allowing drivers to feed energy back into the grid or their home. It’s the kind of feature that turns an EV from “just a car” into part of a wider energy ecosystem, and it’s likely to become a major selling point as smart charging becomes more mainstream in the UK.

As for the car itself, Nissan hasn’t revealed the full technical spec yet. The details will become clearer as we get closer to its official launch, but the brand is clear about its intentions.

The new all-electric Nissan Juke is designed to carry the model’s trademark personality into the electric era, offering a compact footprint, distinctive styling, and the kind of agility that made the original such a hit. If experience tells us anything, it’s to expect a focus on urban usability, efficient battery options, and a cabin that blends the latest tech with the Juke’s playful character. And that’s all topped off with the delicious cherry that is Nissan’s impressive reputation for reliability and build quality.

Of course, the introduction of an all-electric Juke doesn’t mean Nissan is abandoning hybrids just yet.

Nissan’s hybrid e-Power models, including the Qashqai and current Juke HEV, will continue to play a role for lease drivers who want an EV-like feel without the need to plug in to recharge. But the all-new Juke EV is still the clearest signal yet, that Nissan sees its future in full battery-electric models, and that it intends to offer an electric option in every major segment.

The all-new, all-electric Nissan Juke will launch in spring 2027, giving drivers a fresh, British-built alternative in the fast-growing compact EV crossover segment. For leasing customers, it could be one of the most interesting new arrivals of the next 12 months, offering that same familiar mix of fun and family practicality alongside the benefits of an EV.