Nissan Leaf Gets Grant Boost, Strengthening Salary Sacrifice Appeal

The new Nissan Leaf has become an even stronger proposition for salary sacrifice drivers after qualifying for the Government’s higher-level electric car grant. Now eligible for the full £3,750 discount, the Leaf joins a select group of models, including the Citroën e-C5 Aircross Long Range and Ford Puma Gen-E, benefiting from the scheme.

With the grant applied, the new 75kWh Leaf starts from £32,249 and delivers an impressive range of up to 386 miles. For employees using a salary sacrifice scheme, this lower upfront price translates into even more competitive monthly costs, especially when combined with the Leaf’s low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate for electric vehicles.

Production is due to begin at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in December, with first deliveries planned for February, good news for organisations looking to bring new EVs into their fleets early next year.

Nissan GB managing director James Taylor said the pricing confirms the brand’s commitment to accessible EV ownership. He highlighted the Leaf’s long range, strong tech offering and Nissan’s 15 years of electric vehicle expertise, describing the car as “an accessible route to EV ownership… proudly built right here in the UK.”

To qualify for the enhanced grant, cars must be priced below £37,000, offer at least 100 miles of range, meet strict warranty standards and comply with science-based sustainability targets. The ‘greenest’ models receive the full £3,750, an incentive that directly reduces the salary sacrifice gross cost before tax is applied.

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander welcomed the Leaf’s addition to the scheme, noting its importance not only for drivers but for the north east economy. For salary sacrifice users, the news means one of the UK’s most established EV nameplates is now among the best-value all-electric options on the market.