US EditionNissan Leaf Production Starts in Sunderland
The £50m fund aims to support local firms shifting to EV parts production, securing jobs amid Nissan's £450m investment in the new Leaf at its Sunderland plant.
- On Sunday, the government unveiled a £50m Electric Vehicle Cluster Fund as Nissan started production at its Sunderland plant.
- Industry Minister Chris McDonald said the £50m fund backs EV manufacturing in the North East and West Midlands to shore up supply chains and secure local jobs under the DRIVE35 programme.
- Nissan says it has invested more than £450 million to retool its Sunderland plant with 6,000 workers, and buyers can claim a £3,750 discount on the new Leaf, which offers up to 375 miles per charge.
- North East mayor Kim McGuinness announced a £22m charging programme and plans to double the electric bus fleet over six months, with bus roll-out starting on routes including Chester‑le‑Street, Metrocentre, and Gateshead in the new year.
- The move forms part of a wider £4bn government investment to accelerate electrification and develop Sunderland as an EV hub, following new trade agreements with the US, India and the EU.
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The new Nissan electric model, the 3rd generation Leaf, started production for Europe in the British factory of Sunderland. This is the result of an investment of EUR 514 million.
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Launch of new Nissan Leaf heralded as securing tens of thousands of jobs across Sunderland and North East
“This is a really big day for Nissan in Sunderland and bringing the Leaf back to our three model line-up, that secures the 6,000 jobs here at the plant well as the 30,000 more in the supply chain.”
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