A busy factory hums with activity. Cars move along the assembly line, workers in hard hats efficiently complete tasks

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Nissan is making a big bet on electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker has announced a £2 billion investment in its Sunderland plant in the UK, signaling a renewed focus on EV production

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This major upgrade will support the manufacturing of the next-generation Nissan Leaf and other future electric vehicles.

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The Sunderland plant has undergone a significant retooling to accommodate this shift

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The next-generation Leaf is expected to hit the market in March 2025. It will likely be built on the "Chill-Out" concept platform

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sporting a more crossover-inspired design. Production of the current Leaf in the US has ended

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with future models being made in Japan or the UK. Nissan is also planning electric versions of the popular Juke and Qashqai models

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